LibGuides: 29 Palms Personal and Professional Development LibGuide: Career Resouces / Transition Readiness

Welcome to the Career Resource Office

The Career Resource Office's mission is to provide quality transition assistance to Marines, Sailors, spouses, retirees, civil servants and other authorized members. The CRO offers a variety of resources including federal resume workshops, pre-retirement seminars, local employment workshops.

In addition, our internet computer lab is equipped with computer stations complete with Microsoft Office training, typing tutors, Career Exploration assessments, Job Boards and free WI-FI access.

Contact Information

Bldg. 1526
(760) 830 - 7225 / 5955

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Family Member Employment Assistance Program

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Info for Veterans on Starting a Business

Veteran Guide to Starting a Business
Starting a business as a self-employed veteran can be difficult. In this article, we provide a complete guide to starting a business as well as resources you might need during the process.
National Veteran Business Development Council
The National Veteran Business Development Council is the leading Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. The purpose is to provide a credible and reliable certifying authority for all size businesses ensuring that valid documentation exists of a Veterans status, ownership and operational control.
SBA Office of Veterans Business Development
The Office of Veterans Business Development’s (OVBD) mission is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the veterans business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and is as an Ombudsman for veteran entrepreneurs. OVBD has a number of programs and services to assist aspiring and existing veteran entrepreneurs such as training, counseling and mentorship, and oversight of Federal procurement programs for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Transition Checklist Fillable Timeline

Transition Checklist

National Resource Directory

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.To see a list of available resources, please visit: https://nrd.gov/misc/resourceCategories

Self-Assesment / ITP

Self-Assesment / ITP PDF
The ITP is the road map for attaining your employment, education and technical training objectives, and can help you make a successful transition to civilian life. It is also a framework to achieve realistic career goals based upon your personal assessment, unique skills, knowledge, experience, interests and abilities.

The ITP helps you identify actions, and activities associated with your transition while also providing a road map to discover and explore your interests and skills which may lead to potential career paths.

Your Transition Counselor will guide you through the process of identifying and organizing your transition into manageable tasks.

The ITP also helps you to establish a timeline for completing the activities you select. The selected activities should be completed prior to separation.

SkillsBridge

SkillsBridge intake sheet
Used for service members to take to their command and begin the PTAD process.
MARADMIN

PRS Pre-Course Work LibGuide

PRS Pre-Course Work LibGuide
Please visit the CRO's Personal Readiness Seminar Pre-Course Work LibGuide and follow the steps you need to complete before you take TRS.

Ultimate Military Discount Guide

Ultimate Military Discount Guide
From the website: Many utility companies provide discounts for active military and veterans. If you’re moving, it can be helpful to look into state-specific discounts.
However, there’s a good chance you’ll want to see all the discounts you’re eligible for, not just from the utility companies. In true Allconnect® fashion, we collected the latest information to present you with all of your options. Explore the page to see available 2019 Military discounts.

TRS information 2022

Resumes by MOS
Download pre-made resumes, organized by MOS code.
Civilian resumes
Download pre-made resumes that include civilian job duties.
29 Palms Personal Financial Management Program LibGuide
The Personal Financial Management Program provides personal financial education, training and counseling at no cost to Marines/Sailors and their families. A solid understanding of personal financial situations will give a better chance of achieving financial success during your career and help build confidence in facing financial challenges and responsibilities. The program delivers training and education to service members and their families on a recurring basis at the unit level or on an individual basis.

Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition PDF
This book lays the foundation for transition from military to civilian careers by introducing essential tools and resources needed to evaluate career options, gain information for civilian employment, and understand the fundamentals of the employment process.
Navy Financial Planning Worksheet
Download and fill out this easy-to-use budget. This document is an Excel workbook.
Service Member Financial Well-Being Assessment

29 Palms Education Center LibGuide
Find education resources, websites, GI Bill info and more.

Instructions on tracking your eForm
Follow this step-by-step guide to track the progress and/or download your eForm. This document is a PDF.