The document provides information about the ACAP (Army Career and Alumni Program) center at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It discusses how ACAP assists soldiers transitioning out of the military to find civilian employment, education opportunities, or start their own businesses. The manager encourages leaders to promote ACAP and help soldiers prepare for career transition. ACAP offers transition services and helps soldiers compare reenlisting versus civilian opportunities. The goal is to set soldiers up for successful careers after the military to strengthen their own lives and communities.

1. FORT STEWART ACAP
976 WILLIAM H. WILSON AVENUE-
BLDG. 621- SUITE 215
FORT STEWART, GA 31314
912.767.2234/3439
From the Desk of the Transition Services Manager
Patrick W. Bean, SR.
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) and transitioning from military services requires a TEAM effort.
ACAP centers continue to be team players for Soldiers transitioning to civilian employment, continuing
education, franchising opportunities, or other entrepreneurial opportunities in our communities. Regard-
less of the professional direction an individual chooses, ACAP will assist Soldiers, Veterans, and family
member in this quest. Although transition can be a challenging time and stressful for Soldiers and family
members, the success of their endeavors lie in attitudes toward the next goal.
Zig Ziglar once said, “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” I believe a transition-
ing Soldiers success lies in their attitude toward achieving that success. ACAP will provide transitioning
personnel with enormous amounts of transition services to ensure the Soldier has all the tools for suc-
cessful career transition. I challenge all leaders at all levels to reengage our transition program in our
units, assess compliance, and involve yourself in the cycle of achievement of successful career transition
of your Soldiers and their family.
I welcome leadership to visit Fort Stewart ACAP offices to witness transition training provided to your sol-
diers, engage in conversation with Soldiers about their Individual Transition Program and to verify his/her
progress toward seeking alternatives to resolve gaps in their skills assessment. These are vital parts of
career readiness and successful employment, university or college acceptance, or successful franchise or
small business opportunity.
Lastly, your Soldiers have contributed to your mission’s success. You can contribute to your Soldiers’ fu-
ture success by promoting ACAP. Annually, thousands of Soldiers decide to reenlist. ACAP helps individu-
als to compare the benefits of reenlistment with what they can do in the private sector. ACAP supports
both AC and RC recruiting. ACAP can help the Army prevent unemployment compensation costs by prepar-
ing transitioning Soldiers for employment. Our veterans and retirees are our Army Ambassadors who can
help Army recruiting. How we treat them as they leave active duty will determine what they tell potential
recruits. Army training and experience prepares veterans and retirees to succeed in meaningful jobs. Our
national and public welfare depends on our transitioning Soldiers to strengthen our communities and
economy.

2. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RELOCATING TO VIRGINIA?
Are you interested in living in Virginia once you separate from the military?
If you answered yes, the resources and information in this newsletter will be of interest
to you.
To search for employment in Virginia, start by visiting the webpage for the Virginia
Workforce Connection, www.VAWorkConnect.com.
This webpage allows job seekers to search for employment, access career tools, locate
job fairs, search high-demand employment opportunities and also access veteran’s infor-
mation. To access a wide variety of Veteran Services information for the state of Virginia,
please click here.
The Virginia Workforce Connection also provides FREE career guidance services which
can aid in your transition to civilian life. You can find these resources and services on
www.VAWorkConnect.com webpage.
You may also want to visit, www.indeed.com and www.usajobs.gov. Indeed is a
phenomenal webpage that allows you to search by location and job criteria. Indeed is a
crucial website to use because it serves as an aggregator of other large and small job
boards depending on the location of the search. Please visit Indeed by clicking here.
USAJOBS.GOV is the webpage where all Federal jobs are posted. If you are interested
in working for the Federal government, please visit www.usajobs.gov.
Will you be relocating with your family? You and your spouse may want to research
Washington State school districts. Start your research by visiting the Virginia Department
of Education webpage.
Please contact your ACAP counselor if you need assistance with navigating
these web pages. We look forward to helping you!

3. Which blunders will send your resume straight into oblivion? There might be doz-
ens, depending on the job, but experts say these five common resume mistakes are
most likely to derail your job search.
1. Your Age– This is a question that is illegal for hiring managers to ask. Also,
please remove statements such as “Senior accountant with more than 25 years of
experience__________”. This type of data invites age discrimination.
2. Lists of Tasks or Duties without Results– Your resume has to go beyond say-
ing which jobs you’ve done. It must establish what you’ve accomplished in those
jobs. Many applicants miss this key distinction.
3. Explanations of Anything Negative- Everyone has dark stories in their past.
There’s no place for them on your resume. Your resume is a promotional docu-
ment and all promotional documents need to be positive”, said Teddy Burriss, a
career counselor and outplacement consultant in Winston-Salem, N.C.
4. A List of Every Job You’ve Every Held- Hiring managers don't want to know
about that summer you worked as a lifeguard -- unless you're applying to manage
the park district's pool. "Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for relevance
and stability," Burriss said. The key is to list the work you've done in the past 10 to
15 years that tells an employer you're a skilled, reliable fit for the job.
5. Personal Details- Employers usually don't care about your marital status, race,
sexual orientation or hobbies, unless they are somehow pivotal to the job. Includ-
ing personal data is a rookie mistake, and nobody wants to hire a rookie.
By: Tom Mangan- Monster Contributing Writer
5 Things You Should Never Put on Your Resume
Did You Know?
Your spouse qualifies for ACAP services and benefits such as resume development,
job search, application assistance, interview preparation as well as computer access in
the ACAP lab. Military spouses are also encouraged to attend ACAP mandatory and
elective briefings. If you have questions, please contact your ACAP counselor or contact
our office via telephone– 912-767-2234

4. ACAP SUCCESS STORIES CONTINUED...

5. ACAP SUCCESS STORIES

6. SHOW YOUR STRIPES!
iHeartRadio's Show Your Stripes is a community initiative launched by Clear Chan-
nel, the media and entertainment company in America with the largest reach, to
generate awareness around the issue of veteran unemployment, encourage busi-
nesses to hire skilled veterans and help those transitioning out of the military find
jobs. With over $75 million in radio, digital and out-of-home resources dedicated to
this initiative in just one year, iHeartRadio's Show Your Stripes is the single largest
public service campaign in Clear Channel's history.
To help deliver the message that hiring veterans is a smart decision for businesses,
iHeartRadio's Show Your Stripes will harness the power of the biggest superstars in
the music and entertainment industries to showcase real-life military stories as part
of a robust radio and outdoor campaign designed to create lasting career opportuni-
ties for returning veterans.
Visit the webpage today! www.showyourstripes.org.
ACAP SUCCESS STORIES CONTINUED...

7. Roger State Prison
6 & 21 August 2013
0900-1200
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
CSX
7 August 2013
0900-1300
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215C
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
ONSHORE
9 August 2013
1300-1630
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215C
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
WyoTech
15 August 2013
1300-1630
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215C
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
Harnett Health
16 August 2013
0900-1300
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215C
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
CDL Trucking
20 August 2013
0900-1300
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
Chemtal
23 August 2013
0900-1200
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215C
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314
UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS/EMPLOYER DAYS

8. UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS/EMPLOYER DAYS CONTINUED
*****EMPLOYER DAY*****
Hillsborough County Sheriff
8 August 2013
1300-1700
976 William H. Wilson Ave
Building 621, Room 215C
Fort Stewart, Ga 31314

9. HELP WANTED
CONTINUE TO SERVEOUR COUNTRY- APPLY TODAY
www.cbp.gov/careers
Kia Myers
As a recent college-graduate, Kia started working
with Fort Stewart ACAP in October 2012. Kia states
“I enjoy assisting soldiers and their families with the
transition process. I find my job very rewarding and
I’ve very grateful to have this professional experi-
ence with Fort Stewart ACAP.
To contact Kia, please call 912-767-2170
Transportation Security Administration Careers for Veterans
To learn more, visit https://tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov • Call 1.877.872.7990 • Text TSA to 95495
COUNSELOR SPOTLIGHT
50 Largest Employers in Virginia
Heart and Vascular Institute– Winchester
Huntington Ingalls Industries– Newport News
University of Virginia– Charlottesville
Lab Corp– Roanoke
Newport News Shipbuilding– Newport News
VCU Health System– Richmond
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital– Falls Church
Phillip Morris USA– Richmond
A complete list can be found here….

10. www.acap.army.mil – Army Transition website
www.TurboTap.org – DOL One-Stop Career Center
www.vba.va.gov – Benefits Delivery at Discharge
www.servicelocator.org – 3000 employment and training career centers across the na-
tion
www.va.gov – Information on VA programs, veterans benefits and VA facilities world-
wide
www.nationalresourcesdirectory.gov – Web-based network of care coordinators
www.myarmybenefits.us.army.mil – Army’s web-based resource for all benefits infor-
mation
www.ebenefits.va.gov – DOD and VA portal for benefits-related online tools and infor-
mation
www.aw2soldierconnection.army.mil – Information about employers who have volun-
teered to assist disabled soldiers
www.disability.gov – Dedicated to building better lives for our nation’s disabled veter-
ans and families
www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors - Explanation of benefits available to Wounded Warri-
ors
www.armyg1.army.mil/rso/default.asp - Information about retirement process, benefits
and entitlements
www.myhealth.va.gov – My HealtheVet is VA’s online personal health record. It was
designed for Veterans, active duty Service members, their dependents and caregivers
Facts About Virginia
Governor - Robert (Bob) McConnell
Capital - Richmond
Largest City– Virginia Beach
Nickname - Old Dominion
State Flower - American Dogwood
State Bird- Cardinal
State Fish– Brook Tout
Number of Counties – 95
State Webpage– www.virginia.gov
Number of Colleges/Universities– 35
State Parks– 36
Websites Crucial to Your Transition

11. If you are staying in the Southeast Georgia/Savannah region, you may be interested
in a very unique apprenticeship program with Georgia Tech-Savannah called VET2.
The program is four-weeks in length and if accepted, you will be provided with a sti-
pend while enrolled in the program.
For more information, please contact Dr. James Wilburn, Ed.D, Georgia Tech’s direc-
tor for military programs. He has recently retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant
colonel stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Contact information for Dr. Wilburn is as follows:
Telephone: 912– 966-7951
Email: James.wilburn@pe.gatech.edu
Web Address: www.gtpe.gatech.edu/VET2-info
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!!

12. HELP WANTED

13. Watch for our next issue on September 1, 2013
We would love to hear your feedback!
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