0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0830 CAPSTONE 1300 Time Management

1. www.barksdaleservices.com **Please pre-register for all workshops by calling 456-8400** 413 Curtiss Rd Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 Comm: (318) 456-8400 DSN: 781-8400 Fax: (318) 456-8031 0730 to 1630 Mon-Fri (Closed at 1500 on Wed for training) Airman & Family Readiness Center October 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 0745 Right Start 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 1300 Pre-Sep Briefing 1300 Bustin’ Out of Barracks Like us on Facebook @ Barksdale AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center 0800 TAP 1500-1630 FOR TRAINING 6 7 8 9 10 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0830 CAPSTONE 1300 Time Management 0800 TAP 0800 Readiness Briefing 0830 Finance 101 “The Basics” 1700 Five Love Languages 1730 Job Fair – Preparing for It 0800 TAP 0800 TAP 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0900 Key Spouse Meeting 1300 Pre-Sep Briefing 1800 Key Spouse Meeting 1500-1630 FOR TRAINING 0745 Right Start 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0800 Career Technical Track 0830 CAPSTONE 1400 US State Department Career Fair 13 14 15 16 17 Columbus Day 0800 Readiness Briefing 0800 Federal Employment 1100 EFMP Group Meeting 1300 Resume 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0800 Career Technical Track 1000 Job Fair (Shreveport Convention Center) 1300 Pre-Sep Briefing 1700 Basic Investing 0800 Career Assessment 1500-1630 FOR TRAINING 20 21 22 23 24 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0900 Bundles for Babies 0800 TAP 0800 Readiness Briefing 1300 Professional Social Media Networking 101 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 1300 Pre-Sep Briefing 1800 Heart Link, AF 101 for Spouses 0800 TAP 0800 TAP 1500-1630 FOR TRAINING 27 28 29 30 31 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 0830 CAPSTONE 0900 GI Bill Briefing 0800 TAP 0800 Readiness Briefing 0800 TAP 0800 TAP 0800 Pre-Sep Briefing 1300 Pre-Sep Briefing 0800 Supervisors’ Finance Training 0800 TAP 1500-1630 FOR TRAINING

2. Services & Activities – October 2014 BUNDLES FOR BABIES (0900-1130):Bundles provides expectant parents with a wealth of information to include financial preparation, car seat safety, nurturing your new bundle of joy, and more in a fun and interactive atmosphere. Those attending will receive a bundle of baby items courtesy of the AFAS. Special EVENTS FOR OCTOBER Five Love Languages (1700-2000): Understanding the Five Love Languages and learning to speak the primary love language of your significant other may radically affect your loved one’s behavior. People behave differently when their emotional love tanks are full. CAPSTONE: Mandatory for all retirees and separatees NLT 90 days prior to separation date. This event will validate and verify the service member’s preparedness to be successful following their military service by producing documentation to meet all of their Career Readiness Standards. Career Technical Track (0800-1600):This 2-day workshop is designed to assist you in defining technical career goals, identifying required credentials, finding career technical training opportunities, identifying local Veteran resources and how to best utilize your VA education benefits. CAREER ASSESSMENT (0800-1100):This workshop uses the MBTI and interest, values, and skills inventories to provide a basic foundation of self-assessment as it relates to your career choices. Participants will have a better understanding of themselves in order to make career decisions. Tools will be provided for you to research your career options. EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) GROUP:Via video/audio or in office. Meeting is designed to inform families about services that may be required or needed for exceptional family members. It is also designed to identify gaps in the EFMP system, allow members to address concerns, seek assistance and more. Basic Investing (1700-1800):Learn the difference between savings & investing, understand asset classes, types of risks and how they relate to your situation of “suitability” issues, the significance of compounding and why starting young matters; the pros and cons of product choice and types of accounts. Bustin’ out of the Barracks (1300-1430):This workshop is designed to assist members currently living in the dorms, to take charge of transitioning into the local community. Topics will include: how to search for apartments/housing, roommate selection, budgeting, saving, and managing/reducing debt. Finance 101 “The Basics” (0830-1030): Designed for those individuals who have questions or concerns and need guidance on how to properly and effectively handle their finances.  This class will cover debt management, basic budgeting, credit management and other financial issues. Supervisors’ Finance Training (0800-1200):Designed for supervisors to aide themselves in providing financial consultations & mentorship to members of their squadron. The material covered will include: need for financial planning, budget preparation, hands-on group case study, up-to-date AF Aid information, and a “how to” financial consultation session. GI Bill BRIEFING (0900-1000):This 1-hour workshop is facilitated by Veterans Administration Representatives. It is designed to inform military members about the basic details of the Post-9/11 and MGIB Educational Benefits. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP (0800-1100):This class leads participants to gain an understanding of the Federal employment process and information about the Federal Resume such as format, content and KSAs. Participants will receive hands-on experience in finding key words, writing KSAs and using usajobs.gov. JOB FAIR: PREPARING FOR IT AND GETTING THE MOST OUT OF IT: (1600-1730):Learn how to work a job fair to your benefit, plus some do’s and don’ts. PRE-SEPARATION BRIEFING (0800 or 1300): Mandatory briefing for everyone separating from the military. Advise and present information on the services and resources available. This will assist individuals in making informed decisions about the choices open to members and their families. HEARTLINK - AF 101 FOR SPOUSES (1800-2100):This spouse orientation program is a great opportunity to increase knowledge of the AF mission, customs, traditions, protocols and available programs/services in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Make new friends while learning more about Air Force life. . PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING 101 (1300-1430):This workshop is designed as an initial course to help you job search & connect with potential employers via social media. Will include hands-on instruction for using LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, & Google+ to get your career search started. READINESS BRIEFING (0800-1000):Whether military members are scheduled to deploy or re-deploy, it is vital to have personal and family affairs in order. These briefings will provide information and support during all phases of deployment. Both briefings are mandatory for all active duty members deploying and/or returning from a deployment. We encourage spouses, significant others and family members to attend. Key Spouse Meeting (0900 & 1800):Brings unit key spouses together to network peer-to-peer, pass on lessons learned and receive updates from the A&FRC on deployment/reunion services and benefits for deployed personnel and their families. RESUME WORKSHOP (1300-1600):One of the most important and intimidating steps in the job search process is writing a solid resume that gets the attention you need. An effective resume opens the door to your next career opportunity. This course presents information to assist you with developing a resume and cover letter to best represent your skills and qualifications. Need to Talk? Try calling the Military & Family Life Counselor They work with families, individuals, couples & children to address relationship issues, stress management, grief after loss, and other individual or family issues. Call (318) 541-1480 Time Management (1300-1400):This class provides tools to assist in better management of time and workloads. The class offers a better understanding of time, knowledge of the three basic time management strategies, the importance of proper planning, awareness of individual time types, and common time wasters. RIGHT START (0730-1100):This program is facilitated by the A&FRC staff. It brings together various base and community speakers to give our new arrivals an overview of the base and local community programs, services, history, recreational and cultural opportunities. Spouses are encouraged to attend. SPOUSE REUNION & REINTEGRATION:Spouse reunion and reintegration briefings are given on a one-on-one basis. Drop by the A&FRC during normal operating hours. Job Fair Shreveport Convention Center (1000-1400): Open to the public, 16 October 2014, there will be around 75 employers attending. TAP SEMINAR (0800-1600):This mandatory 5-day program is for those who are preparing to retire or separate. Retirees can participate as soon as 24 months prior to retirement and separatees 12 months prior to separation. Spouses and/or significant others are encouraged to attend on a space-available basis.