Joint Base San Antonio service members who are transitioning from the military into civilian life will have a chance to learn about apprenticeships, internships and training opportunities that can lead to employment during an upcoming special event at JBSA-Randolph.
The event, a Career Skills Program Town Hall hosted by the 802nd Force Support Squadron Force Development Flight, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 in JBSA-Randolph’s Fleenor Auditorium.
“The purpose of the CSP Town Hall is to provide transitioning JBSA military the opportunity to meet with CSP vendors and learn more about CSP apprenticeships, on-the-job training, employment skills training and internships offered to assist them in their transition to civilian employment,” said Kwanza Jenkins, 802nd FSS education specialist.
Along with participating CSP vendors, the JBSA CSP coordinator and JBSA education specialists will answer questions during the town hall, Jenkins said.
“Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly to CSP vendors and obtain information about each program,” he said. “Additionally, JBSA education specialists and the CSP coordinator, Jose Ontiveros, will be on hand to answer any questions attendees may have.”
CSP vendors will include CPS Energy, Holt Cat, Retail Ready Career Center, Hiring Our Heroes, WellMed, Microsoft, Alamo Area Council of Governments and Onward to Opportunity.
Attendees will be able to ask questions on a range of topics, such as eligibility requirements for a CSP, the role the education office plays in the CSP, the number of days military members are authorized to participate in the program and the process of briefing a commander.
Jenkins suggested that attendees research the organizations participating in the program and select the provider that is the best fit for their post-military career. He also offered advice for those who take part in a CSP.
“Attendees should treat a CSP internship, shadow program, on-the-job training or apprenticeship like a job interview, because that’s what it is,” he said.
For more information, call the education office at JBSA-Lackland, 671-8711 or JBSA-Randolph, 652-6502