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INDIVIDUALIZED INITIAL COUNSELING

RESOURCE GUIDE

APRIL 2025

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The information provided herein does not constitute a formal endorsement of any company, its products, or services by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Specifically, the appearance or use of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the DoD of the linked websites or the information, products, or services contained therein. The DoD does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. While this information provides informational resource material to assist military personnel and their families in identifying or exploring resources and options, the resources provided are not exhaustive.

All websites and URLs in this guide were active at the date of publication. However, web content is subject to change without notice. Users of this guide are advised to confirm information is current.

DISCLAIMER

The information provided herein does not constitute a formal endorsement of any company, its products, or services by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Specifically, the appearance or use of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the DoD of the linked websites, or the information, products, or services contained therein. The DoD does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. While this information provides informational resource material to assist military personnel and their families in identifying or exploring resources and options, the resources provided are not exhaustive.

All websites and URLs in this guide were active at the date of publication. However, web content is subject to change without notice. Users of this guide are advised to confirm information is current.

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WHAT DOES TAP OFFER?

Pre-Separation Counseling

• Introduction to benefits and entitlements you may have earned during your military Service

• Program information that will assist in transition

TAP Core Curriculum

• Managing Your (MY) Transition

• MOC Crosswalk

• Financial Planning for Transition

• DOL Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition

• VA Benefits and Services

Career Tracks

• Education

• Employment

• Vocational

• Entrepreneurship

Additive Classes

• Advanced Resume

• Guide to Federal Employment

• Dress for Success

• Interview Techniques

• Salary Negotiations

• Skills Development

• Transition Counselor (s)

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

• Financial Counselors

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

• DoL Advisors/Resume

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

• VA Benefit Advisors/AMVET

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

• Education Counselors

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

• Transportation Resources

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

• Mental Health Resources (Chaplain, MFLC, Behavioral Health, etc.)

• ENTER LOCAL CONTACT INFO

Counselor(s) and resources available for transition concernsDRAFT

YOUR TAP OVERVIEW

To access your JST go to https://jst.doded.mil/jst https://jst.doded.mil/jst

Sign into DoDTAP to access your VMET https://dodtap.mil/dodtap/app/home https://dodtap.mil/dodtap/app/home

To access One Stop Enrollment, go to https://www.career onestop.org/

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https://www.careeronestop.org/ https://www.careeronestop.org/

TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,400 AJCs, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, are located throughout the United States.

TAP maximizes resources within the Regular Army, National Guard and Army Reserve regardless of where a Soldier is stationed. TAP offers Soldiers more opportunities as they transition from Active Duty to civilian life through the Reserve Component Career Counselor (RCCC) office. The goal is to connect transitioning Soldiers with local resources and employers in the community they will reside in post-transition to obtain meaningful employment. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Army TAP Centers enable Face-to-Face and virtual events during which transitioning Soldiers can meet formally with employers offering jobs, which may fit the Soldiers’ skills, experience, and desires. Contact your local TAP office today and ask about their next Hiring Event

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TAP Events DRAFT https://www.armytap.army.mil/content/Tactical%20Employment%20Connection https://www.careeronestop.org/localhelp/americanjobcenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx https://www.esgr.mil/ https://www.usar.army.mil/P3/ https://www.armytap.army.mil/locations https://www.armytap.army.mil/events

WHY CREATE A PROFILE WITH RECRUITMILITARY?

With ONE profile you get immediate access to military exclusive services:

24/7 Access to 300K+ Job Openings

Virtual & In-Person Hiring Events

Placement Services

Connect and Network with employers that want to hire YOU!

RecruitMilitary | Tactical Connection Program

RecruitMilitary is the selected employment service provider to the U.S. Army and the Transition Assistance Program

Empowering the Military Community Through Meaningful Employment Opportunities

RMvets.com/WelcomeTAPDRAFT https://rmvets.com/WelcomeTAP

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DOD SKILLBRIDGE

https://skillbridge.osd.mil/

Access website by clicking on the image above. CREATE YOUR FUTURE With The Army Career Skills Program (CSP)

BENEFITS

Guaranteed Job/Interview into an open position

Builds upon skills acquired during military service

Provides skills that relate to civilian occupation with industry recognized credentials

A high probability of employment Pay commensurate with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job

ELIGIBILITY

Must have 180 days of continuous active-duty service

Anticipated discharge of release from active duty within 180 calendar days of the CSP start date (or upon completion of the MRDP and enrollment in IDES for

MEB)

Anticipated honorable or under honorable conditions discharge

Approval authority is first field grade commander with UCMJ authority in the Soldier’s chain of commandDRAFT https://home.army.mil/imcom/index.php/customers/career-skills-program

Career Skills Program, DoD SkillBridge Program and Individual Internship Program Structure

Three-category structure:

Category Rank Number of Days Approval Authority

Category I E1-E5 Up to 120 days First field grade Commander with UCMJ

Category II E6-E7, WO1-CW3, and O1-O3 Up to 90 days First O6 CDR Commander with UCMJ

Category III E8-E9, CW4-CW5, O4 and above Up to 60 days First General Officer in the Soldier’s Chain of CommandDRAFT https://home.army.mil/imcom/index.php/customers/career-skills-program

Eligibility varies from state to state, so go to your state’s Workforce Services website at https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/service-locator.aspx for up-to-date information about the unemployment insurance program in your state and how to file a claim.

The Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX) program provides benefits for eligible ex-military personnel. Unemployment compensation provides weekly income for a limited period of time. Additional information covering unemployment compensation for veterans can be found under the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) at http://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/ucx.asp.

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https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/service-locator.aspx https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/service-locator.aspx https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/service-locator.aspx http://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/ucx.asp

If you are preparing for transition, ask yourself the following three questions and prioritize what is most important to you:

Where do you and your family want to live?

What career do you want to pursue?

What is your desired income?

INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN (ITP)

The key to a successful transition is planning, which requires a carefully thought-out Individual Transition Plan (ITP).

The ITP provides a framework to achieve realistic career goals based upon an assessment of your personal and family needs as well as your unique skills, knowledge, experience, interests and abilities.

• Taking Care of Individual/Family Needs

• Assessing Benefits and Entitlements

• Getting Financially Ready

SECTION I.

Identify

Post-transition Personal/Family Requirements

• Documenting Job Related Training

• Verifying Eligibility for Licensure and Certification

• Identify career field(s) you are qualified to enter

SECTION II.

Evaluate Military and

Civilian Experience and Training

INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN (ITP)

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JST

A list of completed military education and training which provides credit recommendations, course hours, and descriptions.

Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET), DD Form 2586 A useful document to have during transition that provides documentation and verifies military experience and training.

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) A regionally accredited college, sharing in Air University’s accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). DRAFT https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/ https://jst.doded.mil/jst/ https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN (ITP)

• Finding a New Job

• Continuing Your Education

• Pursuing Vocational Training

• Starting a Business

SECTION III.

Determine

Post-transition Career Track(s)

Employment Vocational Education Entrepreneurship DRAFT

INSTALLATION TAP LEADERSHIP

INSTALLATION RESOURCES

REMINDER:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Your Success Story Starts Here

• Now that you have completed your IIC, please complete the Pre- Transition Questionnaire on the Soldier portal.

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Pre-Transition Questionnaire

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https://armytap.appsplatformportals.us/signin?ReturnUrl=%2F https://armytap.appsplatformportals.us/signin?ReturnUrl=%2F

Introduction to benefits and entitlements you may have earned during your military Service Program information that will assist in transition

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

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