Local Employment Resource Guide
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Local Employment Resource Guide
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE GUIDE Airman & Family Readiness Center 801 Kenney Avenue, Suite 1400 Barksdale AFB LA 71110 (318) 456-8400 (Rev:3/15) 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. ************************************************************** WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS OFFERED BY SEP ************************************************************** * Resume * Transition Assistance Program Seminar * Career Assessment * Starting a Small Business * Federal Employment Workshop * Troops to Teachers *********************************************** 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. 2 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. 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BASE TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES 723 Douhet Drive Phone: 456-2615 HOURS OF OPERATION Customer Service Military Training Testing Appointments (Email educationservices@us.af.mil) 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 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 Website - www.erau.edu 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Adecco Staffing 773 Shreveport/Barksdale Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 861-1394 www.adeccousa.com Apple-One Employment Services 920 Pierremont Road, Suite 101 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-2229 www.appleone.com Career Adventures, Inc. 324 Fort Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-9675 www.careeradventuresinc.com Express Personnel Services 1409 Line Avenue, Ste. 120 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 226-8777 www.expressfranchising.com Jean Simpson Personnel Services, Inc. 1318 Shreveport/Barksdale Highway Professional/Clerical Division: 869-3494 Labor Division: 861-2489 www.jeansimpson.com Westaff 4000 Viking Drive, Bldg. B Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-9334 www.westaff.com Kelly Services 7330 Fern Avenue, Ste 302 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 869-0835 www.kellyservices.com Labor Ready 1406 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0998 www.laborready.com Priority Medical Staffing 8660 Fern Avenue, Ste 160 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-0088 www.prioritymedicalstaffing.com Snelling Personnel Services 1020 Shreveport –Barksdale Hwy. Ste. 130 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-2696 www.snelling.com Elwood Staffing 1700 Old Minden Road, Ste 108 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-5822 www.elwoodstaffing.com 1st Choice Personnel 6550 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-7810 www.1stchoicepersonnel.net STATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Louisiana State Employment Bossier Career Solutions 4000 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-7360 Louisiana State Employment Career Solutions 2900 Dowdell Street Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 676-7788 7 Texas State Employment Highway 59 Marshall, Texas 75670 Major Employers in Shreveport/Bossier Area By Category AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION Roundtree Ford 8770 Business Park Drive P.O. Box 52048 Shreveport, LA 71135 (318) 798-3673 www.roundtreeford.net Adesa Auto Auction 7666 Highway 80 West P.O. Box 19040 Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 938-7903 www.Adesa.com Chevyland 7500 Youree Drive P.O. Box 63 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 425-3471 www.chevyland.com Orr Cadillac, Hummer & Saab 8750 Business Park Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-7250 www.greggorrauto.com Landers Dodge 2701 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 797-1233 www.golanders.com Morgan GMC Buick 8757 Business Park Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-1600 www.morganshreveport.com Yokem Toyota, Scion Inc. 1199 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-3773 www.yokemtoyota.com Holmes Honda 1331 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212-1200 www.holmeshonda.com Wray Ford, Inc. 2851 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 686-7300 www.wrayford.com Dodge Chrysler Jeep 1155 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 221-9000 www.hebertstandc.com Harper Motors 200 Highway 531 Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-0395 www.harperminden.com Tango Transport, Inc. 6009 Financial Plaza Shreveport, LA 71129 1-800-368-0599 www.tangotransport.com Orr Acura, Infiniti 8730 Business Park Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-0700 www.greggorrauto.com Mansfield Auto World 1121 Polk Street Mansfield, LA 71052 (318) 461-4648 www.mansfieldautoworld.com 8 Excel Ford Lincoln Mercury 2228 S. E. Loop 59 Carthage, TX 75633 (903) 693-3821 Gateway Tire Co., Inc. 6109 W. 70th St Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 364-8177 www.gatewaytire.com Deep South Equipment Co. 6851 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 621-9000 www.deepsouthequipment.com Dealers Truck Equipment Company, Inc. 2460 Midway Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 635-7567 www.dealerstruck.com Moore’s Retread & Tires, Inc. 3327 E. Texas St Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-1613 www.mooresgoodyear.com Plier International 1104 Grimmett Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-2681 Moffitt Volkswagen 1960 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-2175 www.moffittvw.com Minden Country Chevrolet 1380 Homer Road #77 Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-6221 www.chevrolet.com Patterson Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep 3435 E. End Boulevard South Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 935-9355 www.pattersoncars.com Hebert Town & Country, Ford, Lincoln 405 Industrial Drive Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-8694 www.fordvehicles.com Louisiana Lift & Equipment, Inc. AFS Logistics, Inc. 6847 Greenwood Road 330 Marshall Street, Ste. 400 Shreveport, LA 71133 (318) 631-5100 www.lalift.com Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 798-2111 Red River Intermodal 2285 Benton Rd, #A201 Bossier City, LA 71111-3554 (318) 686-2020 www.rrii.com Southern RV, Inc. 3625 Industrial Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 746-2267 www.southernrvsupercenter.com Jimmy Granger Ford Mercury 251 Highway 171 Stonewall, LA 71078 (318) 925-3333 www.mercuryvehicles.com 9 CITY & PARISH Caddo Parish School Board 1961 Midway Ave P.O. Box 32000 Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 603-6300 www.caddo.k12.la.us Shreveport City Council 505 Travis St Shreveport, LA 71130 (318) 673-5262 www.ci.shreveport.la.us Bossier Parish School Board 316 Sibley Street Benton, LA 71006-2000 (318) 549-5000 www.bossierschools.org City of Bossier 620 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71171-5337 (318) 741-8500 www.bossiercity.org Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office 505 Travis Street, #700 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-0611 www.caddosheriff.org Caddo Parish Commission Caddo Parish Courthouse 8th Floor 505 Travis Street, Ste. 800 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-6900 www.caddo.org Shreve Memorial Library 424 Texas Street P.O. Box 21523 Shreveport, LA 71120 (318) 226-5897 www.shreve-lib.org SPORTRAN-Shreveport Transit Mgt, Inc. 400 Crockett Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 673-7400 www.sportran.org Bossier Parish Sheriff 204 Burt Blvd Benton, LA 71006 (318) 965-2203 www.bossiersheriff.com COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SERVICES Shreveport Times 222 Lake Street P.O. Box 30222 Shreveport, LA 71130-0222 (318) 459-3200 www.shreveportimes.com BellSouth- AT&T 2900 Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-8171 www.bellsouth.com Comcast Cable 6529 Quilen Road P.O. Box 8934 Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 213-4100 www.comcast.com KTBS TV-3 312 East Kings Highway P.O. Box 44227 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 861-5800 www.ktbs.com 10 Sudden Link 725 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-1666 www.suddenlink.net KSLA TV-12 1812 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-1212 www.ksla.com Praeses Corporation 330 Marshall Street, #800 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-8125 www.praeses.com National Mail-It, Inc. 9151 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 683-0093 www.nationalmailit.com EDUCATION LSU-Shreveport One University Place Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-5000 www.lsus.edu Northwest Support and Services Center 5401 Shed Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-5241 Centenary College of Louisiana 2911 Centenary Boulevard P.O. Box 41188 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 869-5011 www.centenary.edu Bossier Parish Community College 6220 E. Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678-6000 www.bpcc.edu Southern University 3050 Martin Luther King Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 674-3300 www.susla.edu Shreveport Job Corps Center 2815 Lillian Street Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 227-933 www.jobscorp.gov ENERGY & CHEMICALS Centerpoint Energy (SWEPCO) 2444 Levy St Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 429-4489 www.centerpointenergy.com Southwest Electric Power Company 428 Travis Street Shreveport, LA 71156 (318) 222-2141 www.swepco.com Blazer Construction, Inc. 160 Blazer Drive Sibley, LA 71073 (318) 377-6434 Kajohn Oil 118 Pearl Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 382-0566 11 Red Ball Oxygen Company, Inc. 609 North Market Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-3211 www.redballoxygen.com Pel-State Oil, Inc. 701 Edwards St, Ste #19 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 868-4458 Smith Oil Co. 1604 North Market Street Shreveport, LA 71137 (318) 424-7753 www.mobil.com Brammer Engineering, Inc. 400 Texas Street, Suite 600 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-2345 www.brammer.com Calumet Lubricants 10234 Hwy 157 Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-2421 UOP Construction Office 8725 Old Mooringsport Road Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 929-3521 Contact Jean Simpson Employment 861-2489, ask for Terry Martex Well Services 805 Cox Rd Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 938-3574 Aeropres Corp 1324 N. Hearne Avenue, #200 Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-6282 www.aeropres.com Camterra Resources Partners 2615 East End Boulevard South Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 938-9949 Stroud Exploration/Petroleum, Inc. 416 Travis Street, Suite 600 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-9577 DBA Pel State 3410 Industrial Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-3810 Ceritas Energy 333 Clay Suite 750 Houston, TX 77002 (713) 439-5000 www.ceritasenergy.com Ferrellgas 3876 Industrial Circle Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 746-0232 www.ferrellgas.com Louisiana Gas Development Corp 416 Travis Street, Suite 700 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 227-9299 Milbar Hydro-Test, Inc. 651 Aero Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 227-8210 12 FEDERAL & STATE Barksdale Air Force Base HQ AFPC/DPCTDC Attn: Recruitment Center 550 C Street West, Suite 57 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4759 1-800-525-0102 www.usajobs.gov State of Louisiana P.O. Box 94111 Capitol Station Baton Rouge, LA 70804-94111 (318) 342-8282 www.civilservice.louisiana.gov U.S. Postal Service 2400 Texas Avenue Shreveport, LA 71112 1-(800) 275-8777 www.about.usps.com/careers Overton Brooks V.A. Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-8411 www.shreveport.va.gov Department of Public Safety & Corrections 2525 Youree Drive, Suite 300 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 676-7040 www.dps.state.la.us Louisiana Workforce Commission 4000 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-7380 www.laworks.net FINANCIAL Chase 400 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-2223 www.chase.com Regions Bank 333 Texas Street #2020 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-1581 www.regions.com Capital One 301 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 674-3882 www.capitalone.com Barksdale Federal Credit Union 2701 Village Lane Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 549-8240 www.bfcu.org Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company 1818 Marshall Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0555 www.klic.com Louis William & Associates 907 East Grand Avenue Marshall, TX 75670 (903) 938-5191/1-800-256-5291 www.louisawilliams.com Benevolent Life Insurance Co. 1624 Milam Street Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 425-1522 13 GAMING INDUSTRY Horseshoe Casino 711 Horseshoe Boulevard Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-0711 www.horseshoe.com Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort 711 Isle of Capri Blvd Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678-7777 www.diamondjacks.com Samstown Hotel & Casino 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-7777 www.samstownshreveport.com Eldorado Resort & Casino 451 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 220-0711 www.eldoradoshreveport.com Boomtown Casino & Hotel 300 Riverside Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-0711 www.boomtownbossier.com Harrah’s LA Downs Casino & Racetrack 8000 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111-7016 (318) 752-6500 www.harrahs.com HEALTHCARE Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital 1455 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 681-5000 www.christusschumpert.org University Health System Hospital 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103-4228 (318) 675-5000 www.uhsystem.com Willis-Knighton Health System 2600 Greenwood Rd Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 212-4000; Job Line 212-4420 www.wkhs.com Christus Schumpert Health One St. Mary Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 681-4500 www.christusschumpert.org Cornerstone Hospital 4900 Medical Drive Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-9500 www.chghospitals.com Gastrointestinal Specialists, AMC 3217 Mabel Street Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 631-9121 www.gis.md Promise Hospital 1800 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 425-4096 www.promise-shreveport.com Brentwood Behavioral Health 1006 Highland Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101-4103 (318) 678-7500 www.brentwoodbehavioral.com Overton Brooks V.A. Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-8411 Holy Angels Residential Facility 10450 Ellerbe Road Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 797-8500 14 The Glen Retirement Village 403 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 798-3500 Nurse Care & Rehab Center 1736 Irving Place Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1983 Lifecare Hospitals 9320 Linwood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 688-8504 www.lifecare-hospitals.com Gamble Guest Care Group 8520 Business Park Drive Shreveport, La 71105 (318) 798-2648 Dubuis Hospital Gentiva Health Service One St. Mary Place, #900 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-3802 www.dubuis.org 920 Pierremont Road, # 520 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-8865 www.gentiva.com Shriner’s Hospital for Children The Guest House 3100 Samford Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 222-5704 www.shrinersshq.org 9225 Normandie Drive Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-0515 Heritage Manor South 9712 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-2080 Meadowview Health & Rehab Center 400 Meadowview Drive Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-1011 www.nexion-health.com Shreveport Manor Guest Care Center The Bradford, LLC 3302 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 222-9482 3050 Baird Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-1010 Heritage Manor West The Oaks of Louisiana 7060 Cottonwood Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 686-1400 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212-6257 www.oaksofla.com MANUFACTURING International Paper Company 1212 Tolmak Road Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 865-6311 www.internationalpaper.com Kloeckner Metals 4320 West 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 686-1300 15 Fibrebond Corp 1300 Davenport Drive Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-1030 www.fibrebond.com Republic Industries 1400 Warren Drive Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 935-3680 www.republicind.com Libbey Glass (Contact Jean Simpson Employment) 4302 Jewella Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 621-0280 River City Builders, Inc. 1550 Bolinger Street Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 221-0465 Frymaster Corporation 8700 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71135 (318) 865-1711 www.frymaster.com Camus Electric Co., Inc. 605 Mount Zion Road Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 687-1420 www.camuselectric.com Levett Mechanical Contractors 101 Menard Rd Houma, LA 70361 (985) 873-9627 www.levettmechanical.com FJ Burnell, Inc. 4291 Meadow Lane Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 741-1330 Halliburton Energy Service 2906 FM 349 Kilgore, TX 75662 800-654-6926 (903) 984-8614 www.halliburton.com Shaw Alloy Piping Products, Inc. 740 North Market Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 674-9860 www.shawgrp.com CellXio, Inc. 5031 Hazel Jones Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 213-2900 www.cellxion.com Barrett Appliances 1760 Swan Lake Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746-3332 www.barrettappliance.com United-Bilt Homes, Inc. 8500 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-4572 www.ubh.com Custom-Bilt Cabinet and Supply, Inc. 6000 Union Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 861-2275 www.custombiltcabinet.com Foremost Dairy 5415 Interstate Avenue Shreveport, LA 71164 (318) 635-4311 Hinton Construction Co. 110 Dalton Street Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 688-1288 16 Printpack, Inc. 210 Kansas City Avenue Shreveport, LA 71137 (318) 226-8661 www.printpack.com Bank Tec South 4150 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-1400 Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. 305 Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-0200 www.coca-cola.com Voith Paper Fabrics 7133 W. Park Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 687-5485 www.vioth.com McElroy Metal 1500 Hamilton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-8000 www.mcelroymetal.com Certain Teed Corp 620 Aero Drive Shreveport, LA 71161 (318) 677-2701 www.certainteed.com Dixie Paper Co. 148 Country Club Circle Minden, LA 71055 (318) 371-1954 Commercial Construction & Development, LLC 722 North Ashley Ridge Loop Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-2535 Industrial Sheet Metal 5604 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71108 (318) 635-9861 Smoke ‘N’ Pit 5000 North Lakeshore Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-1557 Microfilm Systems, Inc. 919 Texas Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 227-0835 www.msldatastor.com AEON PEC 505 Aero Dr. Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-0122 www.aeonpec.com Radio Shack 2950 Texas St, Ste. 620 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-7470 www.radioshack.com Roofing Supply Group 1802 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-0974 www.roofingsupplygroup.com BASF Corporation 8800 Line Ave Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-8310 Madden Contracting Company, Inc. 6114 Amelia Earhart Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 635-4833 McInnis Bros Construction 119 Pearl Street Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-6134 www.mcinnisbrothesr.com TA Miller Builders 712 Milam Street, #201 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-1700 17 Hardware Distribution Warehouse 6900 Woolworth Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 686-8527 www.hdwinc.com Benton & Brown, Inc. 3300 Shed Road Bossier City, 71111 (318) 746-2144 www.bentonandbrown.com Republic Contractors, Inc. 6870 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 688-8282 www.republiccontractors.com A J Weller Corp 9901 Drag Strip Road Keithville, LA 71047 (318) 925-1010 www.ajweiler.com Brown Builders, Inc. 1619 Jimmie Davis Highway Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 746-0211 www.brownbuilders.com Morris & Dickson Co., LLC 410 Kay Lane Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-7900 www.morrisdickson.com Logan & Whaley Company, Inc. 109 E. Austin Street Marshall, TX 75670 (800) 256-3802 www.loganwhaley.com Smith’s South Central Sales Co. 1810 Barton Drive Springhill, LA 71075 (318) 222-3295 www.smithssouth-central.com Clement Industries, Inc. 11653 Highway 371 Minden, LA 71055 (318) 377-0022 www.clementind.com Service Steel & Pipe, Inc. 1130 Fullerton Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 222-9462 www.svcsteel.com T S E International, Inc. 5301 Shreveport-Blanchard Highway Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 929-2368 www.tse-international.com Steel Forgings, Inc. 1802 S. Arkansas Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 539-2594/1-800-551-8259 Hand Construction, LLC 5902 Buncomb Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 686-4170 www.handconstruction.com Wilhite Electric Company, Inc. 4450 Viking Loop Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-3780 www.wilhiteelectric.com Custom Printed Products 4924 Hazel Jones Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-7460 www.cpp-flexo.com Tilley’s Shreveport Manufactured Housing 9650 Mansfield Rd Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 687-5252 18 Gordon, Inc. 5023 Hazel Jones Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 222-1915 www.gordongrid.com ORGANIZATIONS The ARC of Caddo-Bossier 351 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101-4846 (318) 221-8392 Goodwill Industries 800 W. 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-2578 www.goodwill.org Volunteers of America 360 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-5000 www.volunteersofamerica.org Rosbottom Interests 2640 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 219-1212 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 4019 Fern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-5183 www.brookshires.com Red River Sanitors, Inc. 1522 Corporate Drive Shreveport, LA 71137 (318) 222-6070 www.sanitors.com Wal-Mart Super Center 2536 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-0173 www.walmart.com McDonalds 1980 Airline Hwy (318) 742-2355 4590 East Texas St (318) 742-4010 Bossier City, LA www.mcdonalds.com Burger King 1705 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 74r-6641 www.burgerking.com Home Depot 2800 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 752-3601 www.homedepot.com 19 Wendy’s Restaurants 4914 Barksdale Boulevard Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-6789 www.wendys.com Taco Bell 330 Marshall Street, Suite 1010 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 226-8500 www.tacobell.com Ivan Smith Furniture 505 W. 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 686-0026 County Market 3709 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 636-9927 Harrison Co., LLC 4801 Viking Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-0700 K-Mart Department Store 3045 E. Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-6811 www.kmart.com Lowe’s of Shreveport 2710 Alkay Drive Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 683-3000 www.lowes.com Stage Department Stores 1716 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-4648 www.stagestores.com Wal-Mart 9550 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-0538 www.walmart.com Sam’s Club 7400 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798-2043 www.samsclub.com Sears – Mall St. Vincent 3601 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 226-4000 www.sears.com Dillards Department Store Pierre Bossier Mall 2950 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-5610 www.dillards.com Kellys Travel Plaza 8560 Greenwood Road Greenwood, LA 71033 (318) 938-5411 Securitas Security Services USA 1324 North Herne Avenue, Ste 160 Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 429-0708 Conco Food Service 524 W. 61St Street Shreveport, LA 71148 (318) 869-3062 www.concofoods.com Dillards Department Store Mall St. Vincent 1133 St. Vincent Avenue, #28 Shreveport, LA 71104 (318) 226-9565 www.dillards.com 20 Albertson’s 3121 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-9971 www.albertsons.com CVS 6935 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 688-7912 www.cvs.com Kroger Store #427 9155 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-2010 www.kroger.com Budget Phone, Inc. 6901 West 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 671-5000 Albertson’s 105 Southfield Road Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 869-1646 www.albertsons.com Clarion Hotel - Shreveport 1419 East 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 797-9900 www.clarionhotel.com Southern Research Co., Inc. 2850 Centenary Boulevard P.O. Box 1590 Shreveport, LA 71165 (318) 227-9700 www.southernresearchinc.com Domino’s Pizza 1002 Johnson Street Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-9303 www.dominos.com Home Depot 110 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 861-9200 www.homedepot.com Pickett Industries, Inc. 4320 Marlena Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-1928 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 9088 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 688-7014 www.applebees.com Ralph & Kacoo’s 1700 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6660 www.ralphandkacoos.com Albertson’s #4241 9301 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-6400 www.albertsons.com National Linen Service 5000 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109-7714 (318) 865-4200 Petro Shreveport 6910 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 686-6111 www.mobil.com Whataburger 2900 N. Market Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-8259 www.whataburger.com 21 Flying J Travel Plaza 9510 Greenwood Road Greenwood, LA 71033 (318) 938-7744 www.flyingj.com Holiday Inn Airport Financial Plaza 5555 Financial Plaza Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 688-3000 Posados Mexican Café 1703 Old Minden Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6200 www.posados.com Kroger 801 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-1058 www.kroger.com JC Penney Department Stores Pierre Bossier Mall 2950 East Texas Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-6600 www.jcpenney.com Kroger #216 6652 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 478-4051 www.kroger.com Thrifty Liquor Store 3238 Barksdale Boulevard Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 742-4652 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 7150 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA (318) 797-8303 2935 Meadow Creek Dr, BC, LA (318) 752-4038 www.olivegarden.com Holiday Inn Downtown Riverfront 102 Lake Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 786-9480 Glaziers 909 W. 62nd Street Shreveport, LA 71148 (318) 865-0238 Kroger #404 1867 Nelson Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-6433 www.kroger.com Fairfield Property Management 101 Milam Street Shreveport, LA 71163 (318) 227-8693 www.fairfieldmanagement.com Medic Pharmacy, Inc. 1847 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 221-0691 www.mymedicrx.com Caldwell Wholesale Co. 9630 St. Vincent Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 869-3101 Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Inc. 900 W. 62nd Street Shreveport, LA 71106-2507 (318) 868-2708 www.eaglebevsb.com Red River Specialties, Inc. 7545 Haygood Road Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 425-5944 www.rrsi.com 22 Bearing Service & Supply Co., Inc. 1327 N. Market Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 424-1447 www.bearservicesupply.com Supply America, Inc. 6425 Youree Drive, Suite 220 Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 524-1102 www.supplyamericaonline.com Kenyan Companies, Inc. 501 South Main Street Springhill, LA 71075 (318) 539-9116 Bed, Bath and Beyond 7070 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105-5109 (318) 524-2252 www.bedbathandbeyond.com Super Target 7110 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA (318) 797-1190 2735 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA (318) 678-6800 www.supertarget.com G & G Distributing Corp 410 Hamilton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747-2337 Storer Trane Co. 504 W. 67th Street Shreveport, LA 71136 (318) 865-5663 www.trane.com Newman Investments (Church's/Popeye's) 3427 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105-2117 (318) 865-7944 Farmers Seafood, Inc. 1192 Hawn Avenue Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 222-9504 Pel-State Oil Co. 909 W. 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 213-5001 Santa Maria Wholesale Produce 232 Island Street Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 221-3008 Bass Pro Shop 100 Bass Pro Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 549-8800 www.basspro.com Porter’s Industrial of LA 512 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 213-6287 www.porters-cleaners.com Hardware Resources 4319 Marlena Street Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 742-0660 www.hardwareresources.com Aeromedical Collection Services, Inc. 401 Market Street, #200 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 747-9977 Red River Beverage 6310 Sippel Street Shreveport, LA 71106-2525 (318) 869-1685 Magee Resource Group, LLC 920 Pierremont Road Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 865-8411 www.mageeresource.com 23 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. 24 - 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 25 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. 26 (Rev:3/15) 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. 27 BARKSDALE AFB CONTRACTOR LIST CLINICAL CONTRACTOR CLINICAL CONTRACTOR Absolute Staffers Global Consulting International, Inc. 14502 Greenview Drive, Ste 430 Laurel, MD 20708 www.absolutestaffers.com 270 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.gci-usa.com Aloha Health Joint Venture, LLC HealthCare Resource Network 3375 Koapaka Street, Ste B256 Honolulu, HI 96819 12154 Darnestown Rd. Ste 518 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 San Antonio, TX 78258 Phone: (210) 616-9526 6609 Blanco Road, Ste 300 San Antonio, TX 78216 http://www.ingensis.org Fax: (210) 616-9501 www.angelstaffing.net Loyal Source Government Services Chenega Global Services, LLC 13001 Founders Square, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32828 726 E 9th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 www.LoyalSource.com http://www.chenegaglobal.com/ Matrix Providers, Inc CentralCare, Incorporated 956 Bend in the Trail Monument, CO 80132 7010 Little River Turnpike, Ste 335 Annadale, VA 22003 Phone: (703) 813-8156 www.matrixproviders.com Medical North America, Joint Venture Fax: (703) 813-8159 www.centralcareinc.com 117 North Main Street, Suite 1A 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 www.ccmsstaffing.com San Antonio, TX 78233 http://nursesetc.net Dependable American Hospital Services, LLC Platinum Business Corp. POC: NONE 118 Broadway, Ste 528 14662 Cambridge Circle Laurel, MD 20707-3733 San Antonio, TX 78205 http://www.dahsjv.com/ http://www.platinumcorporation.com/ Washington-Harris Group, Inc Federal Staffing Resources 7300 Hanover Drive, Ste 304 2200 Somerville Road Annapolis, MD 21401 http://fsrhealth.com Greenbelt, MD 20770-2202 www.whginc.com 28 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR Acumen Enterprises, Inc. Jack Moorman Electric POC: Craig Fulton 4101 Viking Dr. Ste D POC: none PO Box 1631 Bossier City, LA 71111 Phone: (318) 426-0534 http://acumen-enterprises.com/ Shreveport, LA 71165 Phone: (318)221-8348 Fax: (318) 221 8349 http://jackmoormanelectric.com/ Affiliated Western, Inc. POC: Jacob Colston JAMCO Ventures, LLC POC: Joe Muniz 5748 Boat Club Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76179 http://www.affiliatedwestern.com/ 1502 S. Flores Ste B San Antonio, TX 78204 Phone: (210) 270-7609 Fax: (210) 270-7610 Cross Roofing Inc. POC: none 3001 5th St Meridan, MS 39301 http://jamcoventures.com/ Phone: (601) 483-3369 http://crossroofing.com/ DCMS, Inc. POC: Laura Neubert 1012 Hawn Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 Phone: (318) 929-1396 POC: Wayne Procell 3514 Manor Drive Martin Specialty Coatings Vicksburg, MS 39180 Phone: (601) 831-3131 http://dcmsgov.com/ 5015 Flournoy Lucas Rd. Ste 1 Shreveport, LA 71129 (318) 686-2400 LaDanCo, LLC http://www.martinsc.com/ Hicks Electric POC: None Precision Mechanical Services, LLC PO Box 19448 Shreveport, LA 71149 Phone: (318) 688-3360 Fax: (318) 688-3719 POC: NONE 18 Line Rd Malvern, PA 19355 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 Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: (318) 686-8641 http://hortonconstructioncompany.com/ POC: Ryan Burks 170 Dunleith Dr. Destrehan, LA 70047 Phone: (985)764-3488 http://www.rycars.com/rycars/home.cfm 29 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR Sealaska Constructors, LLC The Fussell Company POC: Daniel S. Esparaza 13810 SE Eastgate Way, Ste 420 Bellevue, WA 98005-4400 Phone (816) 348-8800 http://www.sealaska.com/page/seakcon POC: Tom Fussell 310 Hwy 610 Winnsboro, LA 71295 Phone: (318) 722-6588 Unity Contractor Services Inc. Stephens Construction POC: Patrick Carter POC: Michelle Stephens 99 Agmart Drive 6448 E Hwy 290, Ste A113 Austin, TX 78723-1078 Luverne, AL 36049 Phone: (334)335-3800 Phone: (512) 848-4988 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 POC: Cory Shelton 1180 Highway 80 E. Haughton, LA 71337 Phone: (318) 560-0329 BAFB Grounds Maintenance POC: Mr. Ivory Horton (Project Manager) 580 Bellerive Road, Ste 5C Annapolis, MD 21409 Phone: (410)349-3305 Fax: (318)949-8082 http://earthworkslawnandtree.net/ Fax: (410) 349-3307 http://www.prodynllc.com/index2.html Frost Industries Training Solutions & Associates Custodial Services POC: Joel Crowson 5320 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109-5408 Personnel Services (AFRC) POC: Rhonda Coats 1630 E. Houston St. Ste 102 San Antonio, TX 78202 Phone: (318) 631-9501 Fax: (318) 631-9583 http://frostindustries.com/ Phone: (210) 227-8722 Fax: (210) 932-9891 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/ 30 TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What kind of work are you looking for? Tell me something about yourself? What new goals have you set recently? Where do you expect to be in five years? What do you think of your supervisor? What does your supervisor think of you? What do your subordinates think of you? 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. 31 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! 32 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 Reference list letters or reference Samples of work Yes___ Yes___ Yes___ No___ No___ 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? _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 33 These tools and resources were designed to assist you in your search for employment, education, and volunteer opportunities. Please visit our Facebook page for Airman & Family Readiness Center news, photos, and updates. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barksdale-AFB-Airman-Family-Readiness-Center Good Luck With Your Job Search! Disclaimer The information provided herein does not constitute a formal endorsement of any company, its products, or services by the Department of Defense. 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