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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE
GUIDE
Airman & Family Readiness Center 801 Kenney Avenue, Suite 1400
Barksdale AFB LA 71110 (318) 456-8400
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Spouse Employment Program (SEP)
Welcome!
We would like to introduce you to the Spouse Employment Program, as well as
the hundreds of job search resources available.
Air Force surveys indicate the disruption of family member's careers due to PCS, deployment and general
military life causes stress to Air Force families. In response to this, the Airman & Family Readiness Center
offers the Spouse Employment Program (SEP) to assists spouses and family members with career planning,
improving job search skills, and identifying vocational interests. Individual career assessment, skills
development and decision-making are key elements of this program. Program managers work closely with local
employers and community organizations to assist with referral, skills training and labor market analysis.
Classes, workshops, employment resource rooms with computers and one-on-one assistance are available.
Please become familiar with our services and staff. Feel free to ask questions concerning any of our services,
programs or materials.
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WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS OFFERED BY SEP **************************************************************
* Resume * Starting a Small Business
* Transition Assistance Program Seminar * Federal Employment Workshop
* Career Assessment * Troops to Teachers
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SERVICES OFFERED BY SEP ***********************************************
* Discovery Resource Center: Computers for electronic job searching and various computerized programs
available to assist in the job search process.
▪ Discover Program – Career and Education Planning Software for Colleges and Adults – Internet
Version – Password Accessible
▪ Internet
▪ Mavis Beacon Typing Instruction and Test
▪ Job Seeker Handouts
▪ Upcoming Job Fairs
▪ Career Tool Links and Websites
* Individual Appointments: ▪ Federal Job Resume Guidance & Critique
▪ Jobs Announcements (Local and Nationwide)
▪ Resume Critique & Assistance
▪ Career Assessments Inventory
▪ Dress for Success
Books available for 10-day check out on resume writing, interview skills, research materials on companies and
careers, international jobs, federal employment, hiring trends and dressing for success.
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Interested in Volunteering?
We may have just the place for you, with FREE childcare provided at many locations!
CHECK OUT SOME OF THE LOCATIONS ON BASE WHERE YOU CAN VOLUNTEER . . .
Airman’s Attic Catholic Chapel
Child Development Center Clinic and Re-fill Pharmacies (Red Cross)
Enlisted Spouses’ Group Emergency Family Assistance Control Center
Key Spouse Program Library
Loan Locker Officers’ Spouses Club
Protestant Chapel Youth Center
8th AF Museum
* Volunteering can be a wonderful way to gain work experience, meet new people or just try something new. Whether you have a special skill to share or just want to help out, give us a call. There are positions with “regular” work schedules or one-time volunteer opportunities. *
For additional information, please contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center @ 456-8400.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
BASE TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES 723 Douhet Drive Phone: 456-2615
HOURS OF OPERATION
Customer Service (Email educationservices@us.af.mil)
Military Training Testing Appointments Mon -Thur - 0800, Tues – 1300
COLLEGES AND DEGREE PROGRAMS
ON BASE:
Louisiana Tech University Hours: 0830-1730 Phone: 456-5006 Website - www.barksdale.latech.edu
Associate/Bachelor of Arts, General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts, Counseling and Guidance
Master of Arts, Industrial Organizational Psychology
Information Insurance: (POC) Dr. Doug Amyx, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Louisiana Tech University Global Campus
Health Information Administration
Health Information Technology
Health Information Management - Masters
Second Careers in Teaching (SCIT)
Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Communications
Graduate Certificate in Dynamics of Domestic and Family Violence
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hours: 0800-1630 Phone: 456-2272 Website - www.erau.edu
Airframe/Powerplant Type 65 program
Associate/Bachelor of Science, Aircraft Maintenance
Associate/Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics
Associate/Bachelor of Science, Technical Management
Master of Science in Management/Master of Aeronautical Science
(WEB BASED CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE VIA INTERNET)
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Hours: Tue, Wed, Thur 0800-1230 & 1300-1700
Phone: 741-2801 Website - http://ensu.nsula.edu
BSN Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
OFF BASE:
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Phone: 678-6000 Website - www.bpcc.edu
Various two year degrees, certification and licensure programs
Southern University, Shreveport/Bossier City Phone: 674-3300 Website - www.susla.edu
Various undergraduate degrees and Nursing
Louisiana State University/Shreveport Phone: 797-5000 Website - www.lsus.edu
Approximately 40 Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs
Centenary College of Louisiana Phone: 869-5011 Website - www.centenary.edu
Private Liberal Arts College with 22 Undergraduate, 12 pre-professional programs and 2 Graduate degree programs
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EDUCATION INTERNET WEBSITES
MOST USEFUL MILITARY WEBSITES
https://www.my.af.mil
The Air Force Virtual Education Center - is located under Top Viewed: Force Development. Use this site to
obtain CCAF transcripts, CCAF web progress reports, CLEP/DANTES study guides, and accomplish TA online.
www.maxwell.af.mil/au/afiadl
The Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL) (formally ECI) site provides information
regarding all Professional Military Education programs. Simply select “Course and Admin Information” under the AU
Education Support Center Menu.
http://www.dantes.doded.mil
This site contains information on certification programs, study material for DANTES and Excelsior exams,
Troops to Teachers, DANTES transcript request forms and DANTES External Degree Catalog.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. On the home page, click “help”, Select “Getting Started Before You
Apply”, Select “FAFSA on the Web Worksheet”.
www.finaid.org
Information on loans, scholarships and Military aid. Financial aid applications also available here.
www.gradview.com/finaid/index.html
Graduate School financial aid information
www.hqafsa.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=6875
Air Force Sergeants Association International Auxiliary Members
www.ed.gov U. S. Department of Education. Education Resources, financial aid information
www.military.com/ Scholarship finder for grants & scholarships available to military community. Select “Education”, “Find
Scholarships”, and complete the search finder form.
www.afsachapter615.org
Air Force Sergeant’s Association Chapter 615 Scholarship and Grants/Local
www.afas.org/Education/GrantApp.cfm
AFAS General Hap Arnold Education Grant Program
www.orgsites.com/la/barksdaleenlistedspousesgroup/pgg8.php3
Barksdale Enlisted Spouses Group - Scholarship information for spouses
www.barksdaleosc.com/scholarshipinformation.htm
Barksdale Officers Spouses Club-Scholarship information for spouses who are dependents of military members
assigned to Barksdale AFB.
www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarships for spouses and children of active duty or reserve military members that
were killed or displaced in the line of duty, classified as a POW or MIA, or received a Purple Heart Medal.
www.operationhomefront.net/scholarship
Information and application for the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship. Scholarship aimed at wives of
uniformed service members, so they can attend vocational training programs in the medical field.
http://freedomalliance.org/programs/scholarship-fund
Annually awards scholarships to the children of military personnel or veterans that have either lost their lives or
a limb while in military action.
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http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.html
Scholarships for children of current and retired military members; eligibility requirements detailed at website.
http://ccmeonline.org/scholarships
$1000 scholarships sponsored by The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) each year to United
States Service members (active duty/veterans) and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion
of higher education degrees.
***************** WEBSITES FOR MILITARY SPOUSES**********************
https://www.militaryonesource.mil
Contains informational tools and resources for service members and their dependents in all branches of service.
https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil
Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP) is a targeted recruitment and employment resource
available to military spouses seeking employment with Fortune 500+ companies.
https://.militaryonesource.mil A comprehensive, holistic, spouse-centered program containing Spouse Education and Career
Opportunity information and assistance.
https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program - The Military Spouse Career Advancement
Accounts (MyCAA) program provides up to $4,000 (over 2 years) of Financial Assistance for military spouses who are
pursuing degree programs, licenses or credentials leading to employment in portable career fields.
www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships.aspx
Council of College and Military Educators offers scholarships to US service members and spouses
www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships
National Military Family Association offers military spouse scholarships. Search “scholarships”
www.ThanksUSA.org
Thanks USA provides need-based college, technical and vocational school scholarships for children and spouses
of active duty United States military personnel.
TESTING
www.act.org - ACT (American College Test). Registration, Test dates and sites
www.collegeboard.com - SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). Registration and Prep
www.ets.org - General Testing Info on GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS
OTHER GREAT WEBSITES
www.afoats.af.mil/AFROTC/EnlistedCommissioning - Commissioning Programs
www.gibill.va.gov/ - Veterans Affairs
www.military.com - G.I. Bill, Scholarships, free information
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook (career information)
www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/Search.asp Search for College Opportunities by geographic region
www.militaryonesource.mil - Free service provided by DoD to service members and their families to help with a broad
range of concerns. Search “Scholarships” for Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
www.onetonline.org - The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) contains information on hundreds of
standardized and occupation-specific descriptions.
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LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Adecco Staffing Apple-One Employment Services
773 Shreveport/Barksdale Highway 920 Pierremont Road, Suite 101
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-1394 (318) 869-2229
www.adeccousa.com www.appleone.com
Career Adventures, Inc. Express Personnel Services
324 Fort Street 1409 Line Avenue, Ste. 120
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 226-9675 (318) 226-8777
www.careeradventuresinc.com www.expressfranchising.com
Jean Simpson Personnel Services, Inc. Westaff
1318 Shreveport/Barksdale Highway 4000 Viking Drive, Bldg. B
Professional/Clerical Division: 869-3494 Bossier City, LA 71111
Labor Division: 861-2489 (318) 741-9334
www.jeansimpson.com www.westaff.com
Kelly Services Labor Ready
7330 Fern Avenue, Ste 302 1406 Southern Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 869-0835 (318) 222-0998
www.kellyservices.com www.laborready.com
Priority Medical Staffing Snelling Personnel Services
8660 Fern Avenue, Ste 160 1020 Shreveport –Barksdale Hwy. Ste. 130
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-0088 (318) 865-2696
www.prioritymedicalstaffing.com www.snelling.com
Elwood Staffing 1st Choice Personnel
1700 Old Minden Road, Ste 108 6550 Youree Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 742-5822 (318) 797-7810
www.elwoodstaffing.com www.1stchoicepersonnel.net
STATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Louisiana State Employment Louisiana State Employment Texas State Employment
Bossier Career Solutions Career Solutions Highway 59
4000 Viking Drive 2900 Dowdell Street Marshall, Texas 75670
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 741-7360 (318) 676-7788
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Major Employers in Shreveport/Bossier Area
By Category
AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
Roundtree Ford Adesa Auto Auction
8770 Business Park Drive 7666 Highway 80 West
P.O. Box 52048 P.O. Box 19040
Shreveport, LA 71135 Shreveport, LA 71119
(318) 798-3673 (318) 938-7903
www.roundtreeford.net www.Adesa.com
Chevyland Orr Cadillac, Hummer & Saab
7500 Youree Drive 8750 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 63 Shreveport, LA 71105
Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-7250
(318) 425-3471 www.greggorrauto.com
www.chevyland.com
Landers Dodge Morgan GMC Buick
2701 Benton Road 8757 Business Park Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 797-1233 (318) 798-1600
www.golanders.com www.morganshreveport.com
Yokem Toyota, Scion Inc. Holmes Honda
1199 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 1331 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 798-3773 (318) 212-1200
www.yokemtoyota.com www.holmeshonda.com
Wray Ford, Inc. Dodge Chrysler Jeep
2851 Benton Road 1155 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 686-7300 (318) 221-9000
www.wrayford.com www.hebertstandc.com
Harper Motors Tango Transport, Inc.
200 Highway 531 6009 Financial Plaza
Minden, LA 71055 Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 377-0395 1-800-368-0599
www.harperminden.com www.tangotransport.com
Orr Acura, Infiniti Mansfield Auto World
8730 Business Park Drive 1121 Polk Street
Shreveport, LA 71105 Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 797-0700 (318) 461-4648
www.greggorrauto.com www.mansfieldautoworld.com
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Excel Ford Lincoln Mercury Gateway Tire Co., Inc.
2228 S. E. Loop 59 6109 W. 70th
St
Carthage, TX 75633 Shreveport, LA 71129
(903) 693-3821 (318) 364-8177
www.gatewaytire.com
Deep South Equipment Co. Dealers Truck Equipment Company, Inc.
6851 Greenwood Road 2460 Midway Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71119 Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 621-9000 (318) 635-7567
www.deepsouthequipment.com www.dealerstruck.com
Moore’s Retread & Tires, Inc. Plier International
3327 E. Texas St 1104 Grimmett Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 746-1613 (318) 221-2681
www.mooresgoodyear.com
Moffitt Volkswagen Minden Country Chevrolet
1960 Old Minden Road 1380 Homer Road #77
Bossier City, LA 71111 Minden, LA 71055
(318) 746-2175 (318) 377-6221
www.moffittvw.com www.chevrolet.com
Patterson Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Hebert Town & Country, Ford, Lincoln 3435 E. End Boulevard South 405 Industrial Drive
Marshall, TX 75672 Minden, LA 71055
(903) 935-9355 (318) 377-8694
www.pattersoncars.com www.fordvehicles.com
Louisiana Lift & Equipment, Inc. AFS Logistics, Inc. 6847 Greenwood Road 330 Marshall Street, Ste. 400
Shreveport, LA 71133 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 631-5100 (318) 798-2111
www.lalift.com
Red River Intermodal Southern RV, Inc.
2285 Benton Rd, #A201 3625 Industrial Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111-3554 Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 686-2020 (318) 746-2267
www.rrii.com www.southernrvsupercenter.com
Jimmy Granger Ford Mercury
251 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-3333
www.mercuryvehicles.com
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CITY & PARISH
Caddo Parish School Board Shreveport City Council 1961 Midway Ave 505 Travis St
P.O. Box 32000 Shreveport, LA 71130
Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 673-5262
(318) 603-6300 www.ci.shreveport.la.us
www.caddo.k12.la.us
Bossier Parish School Board City of Bossier
316 Sibley Street 620 Benton Road
Benton, LA 71006-2000 Bossier City, LA 71171-5337
(318) 549-5000 (318) 741-8500
www.bossierschools.org www.bossiercity.org
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Caddo Parish Commission
505 Travis Street, #700 Caddo Parish Courthouse 8th
Floor
Shreveport, LA 71101 505 Travis Street, Ste. 800
(318) 681-0611 Shreveport, LA 71101
www.caddosheriff.org (318) 226-6900
www.caddo.org
Shreve Memorial Library SPORTRAN-Shreveport Transit Mgt, Inc. 424 Texas Street 400 Crockett Street
P.O. Box 21523 Shreveport, LA 71107
Shreveport, LA 71120 (318) 673-7400
(318) 226-5897 www.sportran.org
www.shreve-lib.org
Bossier Parish Sheriff
204 Burt Blvd
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 965-2203
www.bossiersheriff.com
COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SERVICES
Shreveport Times BellSouth- AT&T
222 Lake Street 2900 Texas Street
P.O. Box 30222 Bossier City, LA 71111
Shreveport, LA 71130-0222 (318) 742-8171
(318) 459-3200 www.bellsouth.com
www.shreveportimes.com
Comcast Cable KTBS TV-3
6529 Quilen Road 312 East Kings Highway
P.O. Box 8934 P.O. Box 44227
Shreveport, LA 71108 Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 213-4100 (318) 861-5800
www.comcast.com www.ktbs.com
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Sudden Link KSLA TV-12 725 Benton Road 1812 Fairfield Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 747-1666 (318) 222-1212
www.suddenlink.net www.ksla.com
Praeses Corporation National Mail-It, Inc.
330 Marshall Street, #800 9151 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 424-8125 (318) 683-0093
www.praeses.com www.nationalmailit.com
EDUCATION
LSU-Shreveport Northwest Support and Services Center One University Place 5401 Shed Road
Shreveport, LA 71115 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 797-5000 (318) 741-5241
www.lsus.edu
Centenary College of Louisiana Bossier Parish Community College 2911 Centenary Boulevard 6220 E. Texas Street
P.O. Box 41188 Bossier City, LA 71111
Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 678-6000
(318) 869-5011 www.bpcc.edu
www.centenary.edu
Southern University Shreveport Job Corps Center 3050 Martin Luther King Drive 2815 Lillian Street
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 674-3300 (318) 227-933
www.susla.edu www.jobscorp.gov
ENERGY & CHEMICALS
Centerpoint Energy (SWEPCO) Southwest Electric Power Company 2444 Levy St 428 Travis Street
Shreveport, LA 71103 Shreveport, LA 71156
(318) 429-4489 (318) 222-2141
www.centerpointenergy.com www.swepco.com
Blazer Construction, Inc. Kajohn Oil
160 Blazer Drive 118 Pearl Street
Sibley, LA 71073 Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-6434 (318) 382-0566
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Red Ball Oxygen Company, Inc. Pel-State Oil, Inc.
609 North Market Street 701 Edwards St, Ste #19
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 425-3211 (318) 868-4458
www.redballoxygen.com
Smith Oil Co. Brammer Engineering, Inc.
1604 North Market Street 400 Texas Street, Suite 600
Shreveport, LA 71137 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 424-7753 (318) 429-2345
www.mobil.com www.brammer.com
Calumet Lubricants UOP Construction Office 10234 Hwy 157 8725 Old Mooringsport Road
Haughton, LA 71037 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 949-2421 (318) 929-3521
Contact Jean Simpson Employment
861-2489, ask for Terry
Martex Well Services Aeropres Corp
805 Cox Rd 1324 N. Hearne Avenue, #200
Marshall, TX 75672 Shreveport, LA 71107
(903) 938-3574 (318) 221-6282
www.aeropres.com
Camterra Resources Partners Stroud Exploration/Petroleum, Inc.
2615 East End Boulevard South 416 Travis Street, Suite 600
Marshall, TX 75672 Shreveport, LA 71101
(903) 938-9949 (318) 424-9577
DBA Pel State Ceritas Energy
3410 Industrial Drive 333 Clay Suite 750
Bossier City, LA 71112 Houston, TX 77002
(318) 742-3810 (713) 439-5000
www.ceritasenergy.com
Ferrellgas Louisiana Gas Development Corp
3876 Industrial Circle 416 Travis Street, Suite 700
Bossier City, LA 71112 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 746-0232 (318) 227-9299
www.ferrellgas.com
Milbar Hydro-Test, Inc.
651 Aero Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 227-8210
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FEDERAL & STATE
Barksdale Air Force Base State of Louisiana
HQ AFPC/DPCTDC P.O. Box 94111
Attn: Recruitment Center Capitol Station
550 C Street West, Suite 57 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-94111
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4759 (318) 342-8282
1-800-525-0102 www.civilservice.louisiana.gov
www.usajobs.gov
U.S. Postal Service Overton Brooks V.A. Medical Center
2400 Texas Avenue 510 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71112 Shreveport, LA 71101
1-(800) 275-8777 (318) 221-8411
www.about.usps.com/careers www.shreveport.va.gov
Department of Public Safety & Corrections Louisiana Workforce Commission 2525 Youree Drive, Suite 300 4000 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71104 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 676-7040 (318) 741-7380
www.dps.state.la.us www.laworks.net
FINANCIAL
Chase Regions Bank
400 Texas Street 333 Texas Street #2020
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 226-2223 (318) 429-1581
www.chase.com www.regions.com
Capital One Barksdale Federal Credit Union 301 Benton Road 2701 Village Lane
Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 674-3882 (318) 549-8240
www.capitalone.com www.bfcu.org
Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company Louis William & Associates 1818 Marshall Street 907 East Grand Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101 Marshall, TX 75670
(318) 222-0555 (903) 938-5191/1-800-256-5291
www.klic.com www.louisawilliams.com
Benevolent Life Insurance Co.
1624 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-1522
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GAMING INDUSTRY
Horseshoe Casino Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort 711 Horseshoe Boulevard 711 Isle of Capri Blvd
Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 742-0711 (318) 678-7777
www.horseshoe.com www.diamondjacks.com
Samstown Hotel & Casino Eldorado Resort & Casino 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway 451 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 424-7777 (318) 220-0711
www.samstownshreveport.com www.eldoradoshreveport.com
Boomtown Casino & Hotel Harrah’s LA Downs Casino & Racetrack 300 Riverside Drive 8000 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111-7016
(318) 747-0711 (318) 752-6500
www.boomtownbossier.com www.harrahs.com
HEALTHCARE
Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital University Health System Hospital
1455 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 1501 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
(318) 681-5000 (318) 675-5000
www.christusschumpert.org www.uhsystem.com
Willis-Knighton Health System Christus Schumpert Health 2600 Greenwood Rd One St. Mary Place
Shreveport, LA 71103 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 212-4000; Job Line 212-4420 (318) 681-4500
www.wkhs.com www.christusschumpert.org
Cornerstone Hospital Gastrointestinal Specialists, AMC
4900 Medical Drive 3217 Mabel Street
Bossier City, LA 71112 Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 747-9500 (318) 631-9121
www.chghospitals.com www.gis.md
Promise Hospital Brentwood Behavioral Health 1800 Irving Place 1006 Highland Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71101-4103
(318) 425-4096 (318) 678-7500
www.promise-shreveport.com www.brentwoodbehavioral.com
Overton Brooks V.A. Medical Center Holy Angels Residential Facility 510 East Stoner Avenue 10450 Ellerbe Road
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 221-8411 (318) 797-8500
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The Glen Retirement Village Nurse Care & Rehab Center
403 East Flournoy Lucas Road 1736 Irving Place
Shreveport, LA 71115 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 798-3500 (318) 221-1983
Lifecare Hospitals Gamble Guest Care Group
9320 Linwood Avenue 8520 Business Park Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, La 71105
(318) 688-8504 (318) 798-2648
www.lifecare-hospitals.com
Dubuis Hospital Gentiva Health Service
One St. Mary Place, #900 920 Pierremont Road, # 520
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 221-3802 (318) 865-8865
www.dubuis.org www.gentiva.com
Shriner’s Hospital for Children The Guest House
3100 Samford Avenue 9225 Normandie Drive
Shreveport, LA 71103 Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 222-5704 (318) 686-0515
www.shrinersshq.org
Heritage Manor South Meadowview Health & Rehab Center
9712 Mansfield Road 400 Meadowview Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118 Minden, LA 71055
(318) 687-2080 (318) 377-1011
www.nexion-health.com
Shreveport Manor Guest Care Center The Bradford, LLC
3302 Mansfield Road 3050 Baird Road
Shreveport, LA 71103 Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 222-9482 (318) 688-1010
Heritage Manor West The Oaks of Louisiana
7060 Cottonwood Blvd. 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road
Shreveport, LA 71129 Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 686-1400 (318) 212-6257
www.oaksofla.com
MANUFACTURING
International Paper Company Kloeckner Metals
1212 Tolmak Road 4320 West 70th
Street
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 865-6311 (318) 686-1300
www.internationalpaper.com
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Fibrebond Corp Republic Industries
1300 Davenport Drive 1400 Warren Drive
Minden, LA 71055 Marshall, TX 75672
(318) 377-1030 (903) 935-3680
www.fibrebond.com www.republicind.com
Libbey Glass (Contact Jean Simpson Employment) River City Builders, Inc.
4302 Jewella 1550 Bolinger Street
Shreveport, LA 71109 Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 621-0280 (318) 221-0465
Frymaster Corporation Camus Electric Co., Inc. 8700 Line Avenue 605 Mount Zion Road
Shreveport, LA 71135 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-1711 (318) 687-1420
www.frymaster.com www.camuselectric.com
Levett Mechanical Contractors FJ Burnell, Inc.
101 Menard Rd 4291 Meadow Lane
Houma, LA 70361 Bossier City, LA 71111
(985) 873-9627 (318) 741-1330
www.levettmechanical.com
Halliburton Energy Service Shaw Alloy Piping Products, Inc.
2906 FM 349 740 North Market Street
Kilgore, TX 75662 Shreveport, LA 71107
800-654-6926 (318) 674-9860
(903) 984-8614 www.shawgrp.com
www.halliburton.com
CellXio, Inc. Barrett Appliances
5031 Hazel Jones Road 1760 Swan Lake Road
Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 213-2900 (318) 746-3332
www.cellxion.com www.barrettappliance.com
United-Bilt Homes, Inc. Custom-Bilt Cabinet and Supply, Inc.
8500 Line Avenue 6000 Union Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 861-4572 (318) 861-2275
www.ubh.com www.custombiltcabinet.com
Foremost Dairy Hinton Construction Co.
5415 Interstate Avenue 110 Dalton Street
Shreveport, LA 71164 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 635-4311 (318) 688-1288
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Printpack, Inc. Bank Tec South
210 Kansas City Avenue 4150 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71137 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 226-8661 (318) 747-1400
www.printpack.com
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. Voith Paper Fabrics
305 Stoner Avenue 7133 W. Park Road
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 429-0200 (318) 687-5485
www.coca-cola.com www.vioth.com
McElroy Metal Certain Teed Corp 1500 Hamilton Road 620 Aero Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71161
(318) 747-8000 (318) 677-2701
www.mcelroymetal.com www.certainteed.com
Dixie Paper Co. Commercial Construction & Development, LLC
148 Country Club Circle 722 North Ashley Ridge Loop
Minden, LA 71055 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 371-1954 (318) 865-2535
Industrial Sheet Metal Smoke ‘N’ Pit 5604 Mansfield Road 5000 North Lakeshore Drive
Shreveport, LA 71108 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 635-9861 (318) 221-1557
Microfilm Systems, Inc. AEON PEC
919 Texas Avenue 505 Aero Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 227-0835 (318) 221-0122
www.msldatastor.com www.aeonpec.com
Radio Shack Roofing Supply Group
2950 Texas St, Ste. 620 1802 Southern Avenue
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 742-7470 (318) 222-0974
www.radioshack.com www.roofingsupplygroup.com
BASF Corporation Madden Contracting Company, Inc. 8800 Line Ave 6114 Amelia Earhart
Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 861-8310 (318) 635-4833
McInnis Bros Construction TA Miller Builders
119 Pearl Street 712 Milam Street, #201
Minden, LA 71055 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 377-6134 (318) 221-1700
www.mcinnisbrothesr.com
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Hardware Distribution Warehouse Benton & Brown, Inc.
6900 Woolworth Road 3300 Shed Road
Shreveport, LA 71129 Bossier City, 71111
(318) 686-8527 (318) 746-2144
www.hdwinc.com www.bentonandbrown.com
Republic Contractors, Inc. A J Weller Corp 6870 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 9901 Drag Strip Road
Shreveport, LA 71129 Keithville, LA 71047
(318) 688-8282 (318) 925-1010
www.republiccontractors.com www.ajweiler.com
Brown Builders, Inc. Morris & Dickson Co., LLC
1619 Jimmie Davis Highway 410 Kay Lane
Bossier City, LA 71112 Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 746-0211 (318) 797-7900
www.brownbuilders.com www.morrisdickson.com
Logan & Whaley Company, Inc. Smith’s South Central Sales Co.
109 E. Austin Street 1810 Barton Drive
Marshall, TX 75670 Springhill, LA 71075
(800) 256-3802 (318) 222-3295
www.loganwhaley.com www.smithssouth-central.com
Clement Industries, Inc. Service Steel & Pipe, Inc.
11653 Highway 371 1130 Fullerton Street
Minden, LA 71055 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 377-0022 (318) 222-9462
www.clementind.com www.svcsteel.com
T S E International, Inc. Steel Forgings, Inc.
5301 Shreveport-Blanchard Highway 1802 S. Arkansas Street
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-2368 (318) 539-2594/1-800-551-8259
www.tse-international.com
Hand Construction, LLC Wilhite Electric Company, Inc.
5902 Buncomb Road 4450 Viking Loop
Shreveport, LA 71129 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 686-4170 (318) 747-3780
www.handconstruction.com www.wilhiteelectric.com
Custom Printed Products Tilley’s Shreveport Manufactured Housing
4924 Hazel Jones Road 9650 Mansfield Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 747-7460 (318) 687-5252
www.cpp-flexo.com
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Gordon, Inc.
5023 Hazel Jones Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 222-1915
www.gordongrid.com
ORGANIZATIONS
The ARC of Caddo-Bossier Goodwill Industries
351 Jordan Street 800 W. 70th
Street
Shreveport, LA 71101-4846 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 221-8392 (318) 869-2578
www.goodwill.org
Volunteers of America Rosbottom Interests
360 Jordan Street 2640 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-5000 (318) 219-1212
www.volunteersofamerica.org www.rosbottom.com
Louisiana Association for the Blind
1750 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 635-6471
www.lablind.com
SERVICE, RETAIL & RESTAURANTS
Brookshire’s & Super 1 Food Stores Red River Sanitors, Inc. 4019 Fern Avenue 1522 Corporate Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71137
(318) 865-5183 (318) 222-6070
www.brookshires.com www.sanitors.com
Wal-Mart Super Center McDonalds 2536 Airline Drive 1980 Airline Hwy (318) 742-2355
Bossier City, LA 71111 4590 East Texas St (318) 742-4010
(318) 747-0173 Bossier City, LA
www.walmart.com www.mcdonalds.com
Burger King Home Depot
1705 Old Minden Road 2800 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 74r-6641 (318) 752-3601
www.burgerking.com www.homedepot.com
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Wendy’s Restaurants Taco Bell
4914 Barksdale Boulevard 330 Marshall Street, Suite 1010
Bossier City, LA 71112 Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 747-6789 (318) 226-8500
www.wendys.com www.tacobell.com
Ivan Smith Furniture County Market 505 W. 70
th Street 3709 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 686-0026 (318) 636-9927
Harrison Co., LLC K-Mart Department Store
4801 Viking Drive 3045 E. Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-0700 (318) 742-6811
www.kmart.com
Lowe’s of Shreveport Stage Department Stores
2710 Alkay Drive 1716 East 70th
Street
Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 683-3000 (318) 797-4648
www.lowes.com www.stagestores.com
Wal-Mart Sam’s Club 9550 Mansfield Road 7400 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 688-0538 (318) 798-2043
www.walmart.com www.samsclub.com
Sears – Mall St. Vincent Dillards Department Store 3601 Southern Avenue Pierre Bossier Mall
Shreveport, LA 71104 2950 East Texas Street
(318) 226-4000 Bossier City, LA 71111
www.sears.com (318) 747-5610
www.dillards.com
Kellys Travel Plaza Securitas Security Services USA
8560 Greenwood Road 1324 North Herne Avenue, Ste 160
Greenwood, LA 71033 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 938-5411 (318) 429-0708
Conco Food Service Dillards Department Store 524 W. 61
St Street Mall St. Vincent
Shreveport, LA 71148 1133 St. Vincent Avenue, #28
(318) 869-3062 Shreveport, LA 71104
www.concofoods.com (318) 226-9565
www.dillards.com
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Albertson’s CVS
3121 East Texas Street 6935 Pines Road
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 742-9971 (318) 688-7912
www.albertsons.com www.cvs.com
Kroger Store #427 Budget Phone, Inc. 9155 Mansfield Road 6901 West 70
th Street
Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-2010 (318) 671-5000
www.kroger.com
Albertson’s Clarion Hotel - Shreveport 105 Southfield Road 1419 East 70
th Street
Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 869-1646 (318) 797-9900
www.albertsons.com www.clarionhotel.com
Southern Research Co., Inc. Domino’s Pizza
2850 Centenary Boulevard 1002 Johnson Street
P.O. Box 1590 Bossier City, LA 71112
Shreveport, LA 71165 (318) 747-9303
(318) 227-9700 www.dominos.com
www.southernresearchinc.com
Home Depot Pickett Industries, Inc.
110 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 4320 Marlena Street
Shreveport, LA 71106 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 861-9200 (318) 549-1928
www.homedepot.com
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Ralph & Kacoo’s 9088 Mansfield Road 1700 Old Minden Road
Shreveport, LA 71118 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 688-7014 (318) 747-6660
www.applebees.com www.ralphandkacoos.com
Albertson’s #4241 National Linen Service 9301 Mansfield Road 5000 Hollywood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71109-7714
(318) 686-6400 (318) 865-4200
www.albertsons.com
Petro Shreveport Whataburger 6910 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop 2900 N. Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71129 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 686-6111 (318) 221-8259
www.mobil.com www.whataburger.com
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Flying J Travel Plaza Holiday Inn Airport Financial Plaza 9510 Greenwood Road 5555 Financial Plaza
Greenwood, LA 71033 Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 938-7744 (318) 688-3000
www.flyingj.com
Posados Mexican Café Kroger 1703 Old Minden Road 801 Benton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-6200 (318) 747-1058
www.posados.com www.kroger.com
JC Penney Department Stores Kroger #216 Pierre Bossier Mall 6652 Youree Drive
2950 East Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71105
Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 478-4051
(318) 747-6600 www.kroger.com
www.jcpenney.com
Thrifty Liquor Store Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 3238 Barksdale Boulevard 7150 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA (318) 797-8303
Bossier City, LA 71112 2935 Meadow Creek Dr, BC, LA (318) 752-4038
(318) 742-4652 www.olivegarden.com
Holiday Inn Downtown Riverfront Glaziers 102 Lake Street 909 W. 62nd Street
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71148
(318) 786-9480 (318) 865-0238
Kroger #404 Fairfield Property Management 1867 Nelson Street 101 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71163
(318) 221-6433 (318) 227-8693
www.kroger.com www.fairfieldmanagement.com
Medic Pharmacy, Inc. Caldwell Wholesale Co. 1847 Line Avenue 9630 St. Vincent Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 221-0691 (318) 869-3101
www.mymedicrx.com
Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Inc. Red River Specialties, Inc.
900 W. 62nd
Street 7545 Haygood Road
Shreveport, LA 71106-2507 Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 868-2708 (318) 425-5944
www.eaglebevsb.com www.rrsi.com
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Bearing Service & Supply Co., Inc. Supply America, Inc.
1327 N. Market Street 6425 Youree Drive, Suite 220
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 424-1447 (318) 524-1102
www.bearservicesupply.com www.supplyamericaonline.com
Kenyan Companies, Inc. Bed, Bath and Beyond
501 South Main Street 7070 Youree Drive
Springhill, LA 71075 Shreveport, LA 71105-5109
(318) 539-9116 (318) 524-2252
www.bedbathandbeyond.com
Super Target G & G Distributing Corp
7110 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA (318) 797-1190 410 Hamilton Road
2735 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA (318) 678-6800 Bossier City, LA 71111
www.supertarget.com (318) 747-2337
Storer Trane Co. Newman Investments (Church's/Popeye's)
504 W. 67th
Street 3427 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71136 Shreveport, LA 71105-2117
(318) 865-5663 (318) 865-7944
www.trane.com
Farmers Seafood, Inc. Pel-State Oil Co.
1192 Hawn Avenue 909 W. 70th
Street
Shreveport, LA 71107 Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 222-9504 (318) 213-5001
Santa Maria Wholesale Produce Bass Pro Shop
232 Island Street 100 Bass Pro Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 221-3008 (318) 549-8800
www.basspro.com
Porter’s Industrial of LA Hardware Resources
512 Benton Road 4319 Marlena Street
Bossier City, LA 71112 Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 213-6287 (318) 742-0660
www.porters-cleaners.com www.hardwareresources.com
Aeromedical Collection Services, Inc. Red River Beverage
401 Market Street, #200 6310 Sippel Street
Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71106-2525
(318) 747-9977 (318) 869-1685
Magee Resource Group, LLC
920 Pierremont Road
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-8411
www.mageeresource.com
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MyCAA FACT SHEET
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA), a component of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Spouse Education
and Career Opportunities (SECO) program, is a career development and employment assistance program. MyCAA helps military spouses pursue
licenses, certificates, certifications or Associate's Degrees (excluding Associate's Degrees in General Studies, Liberal Arts, and Interdisciplinary
Studies that do not have a concentration) necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations.
As part of the Career Lifecycle, all military spouses are offered counseling to assist with the following:
Career Exploration: Military OneSource (MOS) Education and Career Counselors help spouses explore all career options with tools like Career
Assessments, Interest and Skills Inventories, Portable Career Statistics, and Earning Potential Metrics.
Education and Training: Spouses work with counselors to create a plan of action that considers Financial Aid Options, Education and Training
Program Resources, Credential/License Information, and, for eligible spouses, MyCAA. MyCAA provides a maximum education benefit of $4,000 with an
annual fiscal year cap of $2,000 to assist eligible military spouses who need professional credentials to meet their Portable Career goals. Annual cap
waivers are available for licensure and certificate programs if there is an upfront tuition cost that exceeds $2,000 (up to the maximum education
benefit of $4,000).
Career Readiness: Counselors help spouses perfect their resumes and hone their interviewing skills. They also cover Job Search Techniques,
Relocation Planning, and Flex-Work Options.
Career Connections: Counselors help spouses get the right job in the right career by leveraging existing relationships and resources
such as the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), USAJobs.gov and CareerOneStop.com.
Who is eligible for MyCAA Financial Assistance?
• Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-l to E-5, W-l to W-2, and 0-1 to 0-2 who can start and complete their coursework
while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders, including spouses married to members of the National Guard and Reserve
Components in these same pay grades.
• Those who are not eligible include:
i- Spouses married to service members in pay grades: E-6 and above; W-3 and above; and 0-3 and above > Spouses who are a member of the armed forces themselves currently on Title 10 orders
> Spouses who are married but legally separated (or under court order or statute of any state or US territory) from a member of the armed
forces on Title 10 orders
> Spouses whose National Guard/Reserve Component military sponsor is in a Warning Orders/Alert, Post Deployment/Demobilization
or Transition Status
> Spouses married to a member of the Coast Guard
> Spouses who are unable to start and complete their course(s) while their military sponsor is on Title 10 orders
What will MyCAA pay for?
• Tuition costs for education and training courses and examinations leading to an Associate's Degree (excluding Associate's Degrees in
General Studies, Liberal Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies that do not have a concentration), license, certificate or certification at an
accredited college, university, or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or
portable career opportunities for military spouses.
• MvCAA will NOT pay for the following:
- Tuition for courses and examinations that are not included in the spouse’s Education and Training Plan and those that have already started or been
completed by the spouse.
- Reimbursements of any kind.
- Books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, computers and electronic devices of any kind.
- Student activities, events and entertainment.
- Pre-payment/deposits for future courses, unless costs are part of a block of study.
- School or college level entrance examinations, comprehensive exams and related preparatory courses.
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- Courses, tests or fees normally paid by an employer as part of a job training program.
- Fees of any kind including, but not limited to, registration fees, technology fees, parking fees, etc.
- Non-academic credit or ungraded courses, including courses taken on an audit basis or as an internship, practicum, apprenticeship, or clinical
supervision; also, orientation programs that are non-academic credit or ungraded.
- Courses taken more than one time unless MyCAA has received a full refund from the school.
- Academic credit by examination tests (e.g. CLEP, etc.)
- General studies, Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Associate’s Degrees that do not have a concentration.
- Personal enrichment courses (excluding courses that are academic credit/graded electives in an approved MyCAA spouse Education and Training
Plan)
- Transportation, lodging, child care, and medical services.
- Course Extensions (except for approved hardship waivers)
- Study Abroad Programs (excluding programs of study offered by participating MyCAA schools on overseas military bases).
- Private licenses (Example: A private pilot’s license would not be covered because it is for recreational use but a commercial pilot’s
license would be covered because it would be used for an occupation).
- High school completion programs, including online high school completion programs.
- CEU’s to maintain a standing in a professional organization.
How can you establish a MyCAA Account? Visit the MyCAA Spouse Portal online at https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mvcaa. Provide required Spouse
Profile information. A real-time DEERS eligibility check will confirm if you meet MyCAA eligibility requirements so you can move forward and
establish your MyCAA Account. Those who do not pass this check will be provided additional guidance.
How can you provide MyCAA with feedback? Visit MvCAAFeedback@militarvonesource.com to send MyCAA your ideas and
recommendations. Visit Contact Us (https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mvcaa) to provide information about your MyCAA program experience once you
have found gainful employment.
How can you get additional information or assistance? Call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant or, if
you already have an established MyCAA Account, use your Message Box as the fastest way to receive information and assistance. Counselors at
Military OneSource Spouse Career Center (MyCAA) are available Monday through Friday from seven am until ten pm (7am-10pm) eastern time
and Saturday from ten am until five pm (10am-5pm) eastern time.
School representatives should visit the "For School" resource page on the MyCAA Spouse Portal for program eligibility, participation and
contact information.
Last updated: 02 Feb 2012
(Rev:3/15)
LOCAL JOB SEARCH RESOURCES
ON-BASE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
www.aafes.com - Army and Air Force Exchange System. Job announcements for the BX, Shoppette, Food Court and
Theater.
www.nafjobs.org - NAF Employment. Provides job announcements within 2FSS.
www.commissaries.com - Defense Commissary Agency (DECA). Provides job announcements.
www.dod.mil - Links to popular Department of Defense Resources.
www.fbo.gov - Contracts out for bid at all bases, including Barksdale AFB.
www.usajobs.gov - Lists federal worldwide civilian employment opportunities.
www.saic.com - Science Applications International Corporation. Contractor jobs for personnel with security clearances.
www.bah.com - Booz Allen Hamilton is a defense contractor on Barksdale AFB.
OFF- BASE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
www.afcrossroads.com - Air Force Crossroads. Provides user with information on employment opportunities, job banks,
resume services, and an employment forum; as well as information on relocation, education, and DoD installations.
www.bossiercity.org - Bossier City. Lists all city departments, including personnel and employment information. Also
provides information on city news, services, and local events, etc.
www.caddo.org - Caddo Parish. Listing employment opportunities, as well as Parish information on permits, licenses,
ordinances, parks, and community links, etc.
www.caddo.k12.la.us - Caddo Parish School Board Employment opportunities within the school system.
www.ci.shreveport.la.us - City of Shreveport. Lists all city departments, including personnel and employment
information. Also provides information on city news, services and local events, etc.
http://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov - Louisiana State Department of Civil Service. This site contains the
application process for civil service employment opportunities in Louisiana.
www.gm.com/careerss - General Motors career information website.
www.indeed.com - Internet resource for posting resume and searching for employment.
www.msepjobs.com - Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Job Board for military spouses.
www.laworks.net - Louisiana State Employment Offices. Search employment opportunities statewide and regionally.
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www.gbedf.org/major-employers - Major employer’s directory for Shreveport, Bossier, Monroe-West Monroe, and
other major cities.
www.bossierchamber.com - Bossier Chamber of Commerce. Provides information on local area, businesses, events, and
associations, etc.
www.shreveportchamber.org - Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Provides information on local area,
businesses, events, and associations, etc.
www.shreveporthelpwanted.com - Shreveport Help Wanted. Local website that allows job seekers to view jobs, job
search, post resume and register for “free” job search notification services.
www.shreveporttimes.com - The Times. Jobs listed in local newspaper.
www.up.com - Union Pacific. Jobs listed with Union Pacific Railroad.
www.vaforvets.va.gov -VA for Vets facilitates the reintegration, retention and hiring of Veteran employees at the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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BARKSDALE AFB CONTRACTOR LIST
CLINICAL CONTRACTOR CLINICAL CONTRACTOR
Absolute Staffers Global Consulting International, Inc. 14502 Greenview Drive, Ste 430 270 East 100 South Laurel, MD 20708 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.absolutestaffers.com www.gci-usa.com
Aloha Health Joint Venture, LLC HealthCare Resource Network 3375 Koapaka Street, Ste B256 12154 Darnestown Rd. Ste 518 Honolulu, HI 96819 Gaithersburg, MD 20878
http://www.kuhana.com/careers/prospective-employees/ http://www.healthcaresourcenetwork.com
Angel Staffing, Inc. InGenesis, Inc. 1202 East Sonterra Blvd, Suite 501 6609 Blanco Road, Ste 300 San Antonio, TX 78258 San Antonio, TX 78216 Phone: (210) 616-9526 http://www.ingensis.org
Fax: (210) 616-9501 www.angelstaffing.net Loyal Source Government Services
13001 Founders Square, Suite 200
Chenega Global Services, LLC Orlando, FL 32828
726 E 9th Ave www.LoyalSource.com Anchorage, AK 99501
http://www.chenegaglobal.com/ Matrix Providers, Inc 956 Bend in the Trail
CentralCare, Incorporated Monument, CO 80132
7010 Little River Turnpike, Ste 335 www.matrixproviders.com Annadale, VA 22003 Phone: (703) 813-8156 Medical North America, Joint Venture Fax: (703) 813-8159 117 North Main Street, Suite 1A www.centralcareinc.com Petal, MS 39465
Phone: (513) 569-8372
Costal Clinical & Management Services (CCMS)
919 Conestoga Road Nurses Etc. Staffing Building 3- 110 16302 Pleasantville Rd. Ste 211
Rosemont, PA 19010 San Antonio, TX 78233 www.ccmsstaffing.com http://nursesetc.net
Dependable American Hospital Services, LLC Platinum Business Corp. POC: NONE 14662 Cambridge Circle 118 Broadway, Ste 528 Laurel, MD 20707-3733
San Antonio, TX 78205 http://www.platinumcorporation.com/ http://www.dahsjv.com/
Washington-Harris Group, Inc Federal Staffing Resources 7300 Hanover Drive, Ste 304
2200 Somerville Road Greenbelt, MD 20770-2202 Annapolis, MD 21401 www.whginc.com http://fsrhealth.com
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Acumen Enterprises, Inc. Jack Moorman Electric POC: Craig Fulton POC: none 4101 Viking Dr. Ste D PO Box 1631
Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71165 Phone: (318) 426-0534 Phone: (318)221-8348 http://acumen-enterprises.com/ Fax: (318) 221 8349
http://jackmoormanelectric.com/
Affiliated Western, Inc.
POC: Jacob Colston JAMCO Ventures, LLC 5748 Boat Club Rd. POC: Joe Muniz
Fort Worth, TX 76179 1502 S. Flores Ste B http://www.affiliatedwestern.com/ San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: (210) 270-7609
Cross Roofing Inc. Fax: (210) 270-7610
POC: none http://jamcoventures.com/ 3001 5th St Meridan, MS 39301 LaDanCo, LLC Phone: (601) 483-3369 POC: Laura Neubert http://crossroofing.com/ 1012 Hawn Ave
Shreveport, LA 71107
DCMS, Inc. Phone: (318) 929-1396
POC: Wayne Procell 3514 Manor Drive Martin Specialty Coatings Vicksburg, MS 39180 5015 Flournoy Lucas Rd. Ste 1 Phone: (601) 831-3131 Shreveport, LA 71129 http://dcmsgov.com/ (318) 686-2400
http://www.martinsc.com/
Hicks Electric
POC: None Precision Mechanical Services, LLC PO Box 19448 POC: NONE Shreveport, LA 71149 18 Line Rd Phone: (318) 688-3360 Malvern, PA 19355 Fax: (318) 688-3719 Phone: (215) 722-3671
http://hickselectrical.com/ Fax: (215) 722-1812 http://premechllc.com/
Horton Construction
POC: Johnny Horton Rycars Construction 3401 W 70th St POC: Ryan Burks Shreveport, LA 71106 170 Dunleith Dr. Phone: (318) 686-8641 Destrehan, LA 70047 http://hortonconstructioncompany.com/ Phone: (985)764-3488
http://www.rycars.com/rycars/home.cfm
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Sealaska Constructors, LLC The Fussell Company POC: Daniel S. Esparaza POC: Tom Fussell
13810 SE Eastgate Way, Ste 420 310 Hwy 610 Bellevue, WA 98005-4400 Winnsboro, LA 71295 Phone (816) 348-8800 Phone: (318) 722-6588 http://www.sealaska.com/page/seakcon Unity Contractor Services Inc. Stephens Construction POC: Patrick Carter
POC: Michelle Stephens 6448 E Hwy 290, Ste A113 99 Agmart Drive Austin, TX 78723-1078
Luverne, AL 36049 Phone: (512) 848-4988 Phone: (334)335-3800 http://unitycs.com/
Tillage Construction Co
POC: Keith Tillage 1824 N. Acadian Thruway W Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: (225) 356-1700 http://www.tillageconstruction.com/
MISC CONTRACTOR MISC CONTRACTOR
Earth Works ProDyn BAFB Housing Ground Maintenance BAFB Grounds Maintenance POC: Cory Shelton POC: Mr. Ivory Horton (Project Manager) 1180 Highway 80 E. 580 Bellerive Road, Ste 5C Haughton, LA 71337 Annapolis, MD 21409 Phone: (318) 560-0329 Phone: (410)349-3305
Fax: (318)949-8082 Fax: (410) 349-3307 http://earthworkslawnandtree.net/ http://www.prodynllc.com/index2.html
Frost Industries Training Solutions & Associates Custodial Services Personnel Services (AFRC) POC: Joel Crowson POC: Rhonda Coats 5320 Greenwood Road 1630 E. Houston St. Ste 102 Shreveport, LA 71109-5408 San Antonio, TX 78202
Phone: (318) 631-9501 Phone: (210) 227-8722 Fax: (318) 631-9583 Fax: (210) 932-9891 http://frostindustries.com/ http://trainingsolutionsandassociates.com/
Newpoint Management
Education Services (Personnel Services) POC: Jacqueline Meyers 144 Greenbriar Lane
La Puente, CA 91744 Phone: (626) 330-1958 Fax: (626) 937-6113 http://newpointmanagement.com/
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TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What kind of work are you looking for?
2. Tell me something about yourself?
3. What new goals have you set recently?
4. Where do you expect to be in five years?
5. What do you think of your supervisor?
6. What does your supervisor think of you?
7. What do your subordinates think of you?
8. What are your two biggest accomplishments in
a. Your present career?
b. Your career so far?
9. What is your biggest strength? Weakness?
10. How long would it take for you to make a contribution to our company?
11. What do you expect as a starting salary?
12. Tell me about yourself?
a. Are you creative? Give an example.
b. Are you analytical? Give an example.
c. Are you a good leader? Give an example.
13. I have interviewed several people with more experience than you. Tell me why I should hire you
instead of them?
14. What type of boss/supervisor do you prefer? How did your previous employer treat you?
15. How do you spend your spare time?
16. What do you know about our company?
17. Tell me what you disliked about your previous job?
POPULAR BEHAVIOR-BASED QUESTIONS
Tell me about a time when you . . .
1. Worked effectively under pressure.
2. Handled a difficult situation with a co-worker.
3. Were creative in solving a problem.
4. Had to adapt to a difficult situation.
5. Were tolerant of an opinion that was different from yours.
6. Had to deal with an irate customer.
7. Delegated a project effectively.
8. Made a bad decision.
9. Turned down a good job.
10. Had to make an important decision with limited facts.
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK!
1. If hired, would I be filling a newly created job or replacing someone?
2. Please describe a typical workday and the things I would be doing.
3. How would I be trained or introduced to the job?
4. Was my predecessor promoted? (And if so, when?)
5. What duties are most important for this job? Least important?
6. What are the department/company goals for the year?
7. Who are the other people I would be working with and what do they do?
8. How will I receive feedback on my job performance?
9. If hired, would I report directly to you, or to someone else?
10. Has the company had a layoff in the last three years? How long was the layoff? Was everyone
recalled?
11. Were sales up or down last year?
12. Do you think I will find this job to be challenging and stimulating?
13. If you were to offer me this position, where could I expect to be in five years from today?
14. Does another corporation own this company?
15. Are there any other candidates for this position?
16. When will a decision be made on the position?
NOTE: Always have questions ready to ask the interviewer when the appropriate time comes. Saying that you
have no questions suggests a lack of interest or understanding of the position for which you are applying. Be
sure to ask questions that are relevant to the job and/or company. Remember – interviewing is a two-way
conversation; the answers you receive will help you to decide if the position is right for you!
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POST INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
Company Name: __________________________________________________________________
Date of Interview: _________________________________________________________________
Interviewer Name(s): _______________________________________________________________
Date to Call Back: _________________________________________________________________
Date of Decision: __________________________________________________________________
1. Was I on time? Yes___ No___
2. Did I dress appropriately? Yes___ No___
3. Do I need to send additional information?
Resume or application Yes___ No___
Reference list letters or reference Yes___ No___
Samples of work Yes___ No___
4. Did I give a positive indication of my
interest in the job? Yes___ No___
5. Did I mention who referred me? Yes___ No___
6. Did I send a thank-you letter? Yes___ No___
7. What was the interviewer’s general impression of my resume? ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. What was discussed the most? _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
9. What did the interviewer seem particularly interested in? _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
10. What questions did I have the most difficulty answering? ______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
11. What questions did I answer most effectively? _______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
12. What further information did I obtain about the company by asking questions? _____________
____________________________________________________________________________
13. What can I do to improve for my next interview? _____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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