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.:Career Resource Office:.

Bldg. 1438
760-830-7225
760-830-5955 [Fax]
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

Our mission is to provide quality transition assistance to Marines, Sailors, spouses, retirees, civil servants and other authorized members. CRO offers a variety of resources including federal resume workshops, pre-retirement seminars, local employment workshops, free email and fax for job assistance and much more!

.:CRO Staff:.

The Following programs can be reached at 830-7225:
Transition Management Program [TAMP]
Family Member Employment Assistance Program [FMEAP]
Microsoft Certification [MOS]

Internet Computer Lab
Employment Resources
Manager

Changing careers can be a stressful venture. Although transition from military service can be traumatic, it can also open new and exciting possibilities. At CRO, counselors can recommend several tactics proven effective in dealing with transition-related stress. Additionally, they can refer you to a variety of professional service providers trained in stress management. 

.:Individual Transition Plan:.

The return to the private sector can be complex and challenging. Without a plan it is easy to lose control of your transition process. Your Individual Transition Plan [ITP] assists you in making a successful transition back to civilian life. See your unit UTC for more information about this program.

ITP helps you identify service providers you should contact for assistance and brief you on likely actions/activities associated with your transition. We also help you chart out a game plan for your transition process.

.:Microsoft Certification:.

Exams are offered at CRO in building 1438, next to the Post Office.
For more information please call 760-830-7225.

Certification is offered to:
-- Spouses who seek long term progressive career advancement and
        opportunities that Microsoft certification validates to employers.
-- Family members over the age of 16.
-- Transitioning Marines who have completed the TAP briefing.
-- Marines with Commanding Officers' re-enlistment approval.
-- Marines who want to become more proficient in their workplace.
-- MCCS and Civil Service Employees.

.:Process:.

Step 1 Take the Skillcheck® to test your current skill level.

Step 2 Based upon the results of the Skillcheck®, a member of the CRO team will then guide you to the self-paced CD ROM tutorial proficiency training program. Choose certification in one or all of the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or Outlook)

Step 3 Following these certifications, the next step is Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)® certification.

Certification tests last approximately 45 minutes. Levels of certification proficiency include Core, Proficient or Expert levels. You will know your results immediately! Within two weeks you will receive the certification paper from Microsoft®.

.:Lifelong Learning Library:.

Bldg. 1528
760-830-6875
760-830-4497 [Fax]
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 8pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 6pm
Holidays: Closed

The Lifelong Learning Library has a wealth of informational resources from books to internet access, as well as trained professionals to help you find what you need. They also offer movie and music rentals.

.:Useful Library Links:.

Military Library Catalogues
Library link Information

.:Children's Activities:.

Lap time [Ages 0 - 2]: Wednesdays, 10:30am - 11am
Story Hour [Ages 3 - 5]: Tuesdays, 10:30am - 11:30am

.:Services of the Lifelong learning Library:.

To check books out from our library all you need is your ID card, your sponsor's unit and company information or work place and phone number.

You may have up to four items checked out at any one time, this includes video/DVDs.

All books are checked out for a lending period of three weeks. Books on the Bestseller List can only be checked out for two weeks at a time. Video/DVDs are checked out for a three days lending period, with the exception of instructional or boxed sets which go out for three weeks. CDs, language tapes, cassettes and audio books may be checked out for three weeks.

The library has 15 computers with internet access, along with one ten minute express computer. The computers print to a color printer. There is also scanning and typewriter equipment available. [Please note: Copies are limited to 15 in one day, and we DO NOT run military copies for units]

The library is equipped with a TV, DVD, VCR, newspapers and magazines for your enjoyment. Telephone books are also available for many parts of Southern California.