January 2021
Command Sponsorship Training
During this training session participants are educated on the role, responsibilities and best practices of a command Sponsor. Participants are also provided with resource information that will equip them to better assist their assigned service members.
Find out more »Budget Workshop: Setting Financial Goals
Financial planning begins with setting financial goals. It also requires keeping track of important records. This workshop will describe the Financial Planning Pyramid and how it relates to setting goals; discusses the importance of documentation and describe best practices for keeping records.
Find out more »February 2021
Command Financial Specialist Training
This 5-day course is designed to train SNCO’s and Company Grade Officers on how to develop a Personal Financial Management training program at the unit level. Topics covered include but are not limited to budgeting, debt reduction, credit management, consumer awareness, saving and investing and more. Participants will receive financial software designed to assist them with unit training and individual counseling needs.
Find out more »Plan Your Move
The Plan Your Move workshop is a mandatory class for all Marines executing a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) from MCAS Cherry Point. This workshop provides information on travel and pay entitlements, shipping personal property and helpful moving-related resources. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Find out more »Federal Resume Writing
This class is designed to teach the steps needed to apply to the Federal Employment system. Participants will gain information and be provided hands on application processes to assist them in applying for a federal job.
Find out more »Boots to Business (B2B)
This workshop is in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA). During this 2-day entrepreneurial education class, participants will learn the basics of business ownership.
Find out more »Spouse Transition And Readiness Seminar (STARS)
S.T.A.R.S. is an informational workshop to provide military spouses with the knowledge, information, and resources needed to transition from a military to civilian lifestyle. Topics covered by subject matter experts include: Tricare, VA Benefits, Financial Planning, Relocation, Education, and other resources.
Find out more »Expanding Your Family
The addition of a child to the family brings new financial considerations. This workshop provides instructional content and activities to help you financially prepare yourself for the arrival of a child.
Find out more »Transition Readiness Seminar
A 5-day mandatory briefing to be taken no less than 90 days prior to a Service members’ End of Active Service (EAS) date. It’s recommended that separating Service members attend within 12 months and retiring Service members within 24 months. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Enrollment for Service members and their spouses are done by the Service members’ Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC).
Find out more »Resume Writing
This class is designed to teach you the various resume styles, the appropriate time to use the different styles, and how to write a cover letter and thank you notes. Participants will also be introduced to the MCCS application process and learn tips to address Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
Find out more »Vocational Track
This 2-day interactive workshop will cover everything you will need to know to successfully transition from the military to a career technical institution. During this course we will define technical career goals, identify required credentials, finding career technical training opportunities and identifying local veteran resources. Service members, spouses, veterans, and other installation authorized personnel are welcome to attend.
Find out more »My Education
This 2-day interactive workshop will cover everything you need to know for your successful transition from the military to college.
Find out more »Credit Monitoring / Consumer Awareness
This workshop focuses on deterring, detecting and defending against consumer fraud. It will focus on the steps to getting the most for your money and avoiding begin a victim of fraud. The course will help you become a savvy consumer, familiarize yourself with advertising practices, scams and fraud and understand the ways to defend yourself from being a victim of poor consumer practices.
Find out more »Personal Readiness Seminar
The Personal Readiness Seminar is a mandatory workshop for all First Permanent Duty Station Marines. However all who are interested are welcome to attend. This interactive workshop covers resources available for career development, as well as, personal finance basics. MARAdmin 346/20
Find out more »Plan Your Move
The Plan Your Move workshop is a mandatory class for all Marines executing a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) from MCAS Cherry Point. This workshop provides information on travel and pay entitlements, shipping personal property and helpful moving-related resources. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Find out more »Intro to Saving and Investing
Intro to Saving and Investing lays the building blocks for wealth. This workshop is designed to assist participants with developing skills to save and invest effectively to achieve their financial goals.
Find out more »Budgeting Workshop: Money Habitudes
This class provides instructional content and activities to get people thinking and talking about their habits and attitudes regarding money, and provides an easy way to discover what emotional triggers may influence their financial behaviors.
Find out more »March 2021
Thrift Saving Plan
This workshop focuses on increasing understanding of the Thrift Saving Plan to ensure Service members are making smart financial choices when it comes to retirement planning. This curriculum provides useful strategies and tips to help Service members address financial considerations at the Vesting and Continuation Pay Financial Education Action Points.
Find out more »Home Buying: Preparation, Research & Strategies
Buying a house is the most significant purchase most people will ever make. This is a workshop suitable for all potential homebuyers. This workshop is designed to increase the knowledge and comfort level of first time homebuyers, but can serve as a refresher for repeat homebuyers.
Find out more »Resume Writing
This class is designed to teach you the various resume styles, the appropriate time to use the different styles, and how to write a cover letter and thank you notes. Participants will also be introduced to the MCCS application process and learn tips to address Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
Find out more »Investing: Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds
This class provides instructional content and activities that will allow participants to learn about trading in stocks and bonds and investing in mutual funds.
Find out more »Budgeting Workshop: Developing Your Spending Plan
Do you have trouble making it from one paycheck to the next? This workshop can help you develop a realistic spending plan.
Find out more »April 2021
Pre-Retirement Seminar
This 5-day workshop fulfills the requirement for the Transition Readiness Seminar, however it is geared towards service members who will be retiring from active duty service. It is recommended that retiring service members attend this seminar two years prior to retirement and again within 6 months of retirement. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
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