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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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