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The Transition Readiness Program implements a comprehensive transition and employment assistance program for Marines and their families; the program emphasizes a proactive approach that will enable them to formulate effective post-transition employment, educational, and entrepreneurial goals. - The Transition Readiness Program implements a comprehensive transition and employment assistance program for Marines and their families; the program emphasizes a proactive approach that will enable them to formulate effective post-transition employment, educational, and entrepreneurial goals.

Transition Readiness Seminar

When you think of the Career Resource Management Center you probably associate them with the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS).

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Green to Blue:Becoming a civilian police officer aboard Quantico

The Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) has a new program that trains Marines to become civilian police officers aboard Quantico. No experience in law enforcement is needed to start the program and it helps Marines transition into the civilian workforce.

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Transition to civilian life

Transition back to civilian life begins when you report to your first duty station. The DoD Marine for Lifecycle is a program started in 2014 that helps the Marine and all other service members, stay on track throughout their entire career, set goals, deal with career decisions and more.

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A job seeker talks to a recruiter at a recent Hiring Our Heroes job fair aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Some employers hire on the spot. - A job seeker talks to a recruiter at a recent Hiring Our Heroes job fair aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Some employers hire on the spot.

Hiring Our Heroes

Job fairs may seem daunting at first, but a lot of good information can be gathered from them. Knowing what employers are looking for in a military resume just might give you an edge over other applicants. Employers at job fairs often conduct interviews and hire applicants on the spot.

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Blended Retirement System

The military retirement system is undergoing an overhaul and service members have from now until Dec. 31, 2018 to decide if the new system works for them and their families. However, election cannot be made until Jan. 1, 2018.

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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico wait at the bus prior to the DoD's 58th Presidential Inauguration dress rehearsal in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including Reserve and National Guard components, provided ceremonial support and Defense Support of Civil Authorities during the inaugural period. - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico wait at the bus prior to the DoD's 58th Presidential Inauguration dress rehearsal in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including Reserve and National Guard components, provided ceremonial support and Defense Support of Civil Authorities during the inaugural period.

Presedential Inauguration Parade

There will be a sea of color along the parade route of service members from all five services. In a block of gray and green will be Marine Corps Base Quantico Marines, who will be part of the 5,000-member honor cordon as the newly sworn-in president and vice president make their way from the Capitol to the White House as a part of the Inaugural Parade. Later, the president and vice president will watch the rest of the parade as it passes down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Quantico Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center

The Quantico Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center will be opening its doors on Jan. 25. The tax center remains committed to helping active duty and retired service members and their families to navigate the always-tricky federal and state tax rules. However, this year’s tax center will be very different from year’s past as the VITA deals with changes in demand, staffing and technology.

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Yellow Ribbon Program

Yellow Ribbon Program can help cover the cost of expensive tuition

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Jamie Deets. management analyst and civilian training manager, said there are a lot of programs for civilian employees to get an education and certificates in their work field. For information on civilian training or education contact your unit training coordinator or call Deets at 703-784-3101 or via email at jamie.deets@usmc.mil - Jamie Deets. management analyst and civilian training manager, said there are a lot of programs for civilian employees to get an education and certificates in their work field. For information on civilian training or education contact your unit training coordinator or call Deets at 703-784-3101 or via email at jamie.deets@usmc.mil

Civilian Education Programs

You can get a degree or certification almost free through civilian education programs

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A military-affiliated family from Rippon Middle School, Prince William County, plans to use the 3-D printer for his schools "Invention Convention." - A military-affiliated family from Rippon Middle School, Prince William County, plans to use the 3-D printer for his schools "Invention Convention."

Makerspace infuses fun into learning as well as school assignments

On the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 3 to 6 p.m., military kids ranging in age from five to 13 crowd into the Makerspace area, tucked in a far corner of the Quantico Base Library, to create and explore technology with more than 20 high-tech toys and engineering devices.

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