Military & Family Readiness Center Programs

Wednesday, Nov. 2 8:30–11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21 1–3:30 p.m. Required for all military personnel retiring/ separating. Must be completed after Initial Individualized counseling. Informed military members separating/retiring of entitlements/benefi ts they may be eligible for. Spouses/signifi cant others are welcome to att end.

Military & Family Readiness Center M&FRC FRC

BLDG. 656 226-4735

Key Spouse Refresher Training

Wednesday, Nov. 9 10:30–11:30 a.m. Refresher training for formerly appointed Key Spouses who require Misawa-specifi c refresher training.

Career & Credential

Exploration (Two-Day Track)

Thursday, Nov. 3 –Friday, Nov. 4 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Facilitated by the Department of Labor, this vocational workshop focus on identifying skills, increase awareness of training and credentialing programs and develop an action plan to achieve career goals.

Key Spouse Mentor Training

Wednesday, Nov. 9 12:30–1:30 p.m.

This is a briefi ng conducted by the Key Spouse program manager for those who are appointed as a Key Spouse Mentor and have completed the Initial Key Spouse Training. The mentor training is a one-hour overview of the role of the Key Spouse Mentor. Verifi cation of Initial Key Spouse Training is required.

Monday, Nov. 14–Wednesday, Nov. 16 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Required for all military personnel retiring/ separating. Members can participate as early as 36 months (after completing Steps 1 & 2) and no later than 90 days prior to retirement/separation. The workshop consists of one day of training by DoD (Military Occupational Code Crosswalk, Finances and Managing Your Transition), one day of VA Benefi ts and Services briefi ngs, and a one-day Department of Labor Employment workshop. Spouses/signifi cant others are welcome and encouraged to att end on a space-available basis.

Higher Education Lunch & Learn

Mokuteki Ballroom BLDG. 626 Tuesday, Nov. 15 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE | Open to all

Homebuying Seminar

Thursday, Nov. 17 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 12:30–1 p.m. | Q&A

This workshop provides information about how to prepare for homeownership, tips to increase fi nancial knowledge about buying a home, types of mortgage loans, pre-qualifi cation vs pre-approval, loan process and what VA Home Loans off er for service members. Feel free to bring your lunch. The Military & Family Readiness Center is partnering with the Base Education Offi ce to discuss what education opportunities are available to you. Feel free to bring your lunch. • Guests • Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (virtual) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University University of Maryland Global Campus Base Education Offi ce Troy University VA Rep

Employment Two-DayTrack

Thursday, Nov. 17–Friday, Nov. 18 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Presented by the Department of Labor this workshop assists with resume writing, interview skills, networking, labor market information and federal employment.

Unless otherwise stated, events take place at the M&FRC (BLDG. 656)

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