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Competency: Participants will have knowledge and an understanding of:

The purpose and minimum standards that much be covered for each element on the

DD 2648.

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Competency: Participants will have knowledge and an understanding of:

DoD recognized resources and tools that can connect Service members with community-based resources once they return to the civilian community. 

3

Effects of a Career Change #1

Explain the effects of a career change Identify coping techniques Referral information

4

Reserve Affiliation #2

Obligation Eligibility qualifications Referral contact information

5

Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) #3

Documentation correction process Utilization Referral information

O*NET resources Program and features mynextmove.org for potential occupations www.onetcenter.org

Civilian Occupations Corresponding to Military Occupations/ONET #4

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Licensing and Certification #5 Certification requirements Licensure Certification GI Bill Utilization Referral contact information

8

MOC Crosswalk #6

Identify Military Skills and Experience Research Civilian Employment

Requirements Determine “gaps” between military

skills and civilian industry

www.Careeronestop.org/CREDENTIALING/CredentialingHome.asp

Identify credentials related to military occupations

Civilian credentialing requirements Financial assistance https://www.cool.army.mil

US Army Credentialing On-line #7

Identify credentials related to military occupations

Civilian credentialing requirements Financial assistance https://www.cool.navy.mil

Navy Cool Website #8

• Civilian Licenses • Certifications • Available Training

#9

Air Force Cert

www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/certifications.aspwww.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/certifications.asp

Identify credentials related to military occupations

Civilian credentialing requirements Financial assistance https://www.cool.navy.mil/usmc

MC Cool Website #10

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USMAP #11

Apprenticeship programs Recognized by DOL https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil

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DANTES #12

Base Education Offices Educational Opportunities and Non-

traditional Education CLEP and SOC DANTES Standardized Tests Referral contact information

• Learn about T-GPS Core Curriculum

• Start Preparing for Transition• Discover online resources

(benefits, finances, assessment and more)

• Access the VA Employment Center #13

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American Job Centers #14

Types of Services Available Locations and Resources www.careeronestop.org Service Locator

Veterans.gov• Advanced Research• Translating Skills• Job Search Tips• Linkages

#15

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DOL Employment Workshop #16

Availability and location Mandatory attendance Workshop Content information Post-Military Employment Resources

19

USERRA KEYS Pre-military Employment Discrimination Clause all Service

members Eligibility (Notice, Service Length, Timely

Reapplication and Character) Contact ESGR or DOL VETS for assistance

#17

Veteran’s Programs & ProceduresVeterans Succeeding in the 21st Century Workforce

State Employment Agencies #18- Job Boards- Employment Referrals- Assessments- Telephones, Fax, Copy

Machines- Computer/Internet

Access- Unemployment

Assistance

- Resume/Interview Help- Vocational Guidance- Labor Market Information- Education/Training

Assistance- Work Study Opportunities- Credentialing and

Apprenticeships- State/National Job

Banks

Every state has a job board for their state Employers can search for applicants Applicants can search for positions www.careeronestop.org/jobsearch/cos_jobsit

es.aspx

State Job Boards #19

Non-profit, public, and community organizations

Register for PACS Referral contact

Public and Community Service Opportunities #20

Volunteer service as an avenue for transition Service solving tough community challenges Benefits include: improved employment

prospects, flexible education award, possible living allowance, health care and childcare assistance

www.AmeriCorps.gov/veterans www.serve.gov

AmeriCorps #21

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#22

Eligibility and Qualifications Stipend/Bonus Employment Opportunities www.proudtoserveagain.com Referral contact information

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Federal Employment Opportunities #23

Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)

Veteran Preference Special Hiring Authority

◦ Veterans Recruitment Appointment◦ 30 Percent or More Disabled

Veterans Referral contact information

◦ OPM: www.opm.gov

Official job site of the federal government OPM website One-stop source for federal jobs www.usajobs.gov

#24

DOD job website Careers in national defense Entry level to executive level www.godefense.cpms.osd.mil

Go-Defense.com #25

General Requirements for Preference …  Honorable or general discharge Retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant

commander, or higher are not eligible unless they are disabled veterans

G/R active duty for training purposes does not qualify

Submit SF-15, Application for VP

Veterans Preference in Federal Government Employment #26

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Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities #27

Maximizing participation Eligible small businesses Veteran advantages www.sba.gov and www.fbo.gov Referral contact information

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OPM Special Hiring Authorities #28

Special Hiring Authority◦ Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment◦ 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans

Veterans’ Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

Referral contact information◦ OPM: www.opm.gov

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NAF Hiring Preference #29

Eligibility requirements Define NAF Referral contact information

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures

Veterans Succeeding in the 21st Century Workforce

WIOA #30 Goal:

Provides training opportunities

Increases the employment, retention, and earnings for participants

Focuses on meeting business needs for skilled workers

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Small Business Administration #31

Small Business Administration◦ Services◦ Veteran Advantages

Referral Information

www.sba.gov

34

National Veteran’s Business Development Corporation #32

Congressionally mandated Reinforcement of assistance to

Veterans Referral Contact Information www.veteranscorp.org

35

Permissive Temporary Duty and Excess Leave #33

Time frames Eligibility Granting PTDY/TAD Referral contact information

36

Travel/Transportation Allowances #34

Time frames/extensions Extended housing allowance Entitlements Referral contact information

37

Housing Counseling Assistance #35

Base housing Rental property HUD Entitlements and options Referral contact information

38

US Department of Education Federal Aid Programs #36

Eligibility Availability Veterans’ Educational Benefits Upward Bound www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov Referral contact information

39

Additional Education and Training Options #37

Base education offices Resources and services Referral contact information

#38

Health Care and Mental Health Services

Recognizing the

Indications of Issues

Referral Resources

Required prior to separation Ensures any medical conditions developed

during service are identified and documented in the STR.

Necessary when applying for VA Benefits Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)

program exams from the VA will meet the SHPE requirement.

https://www.tricareonline.com

Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) #39

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Transitional Health Care/TRICARE #40

Eligibility and Time Frames for Transitional Health Care

TRICARE Delta Dental Referral contact information

43

Financial Management #41

SBP TSP Military vs. Civilian Pay Referral contact information

44

Separation Pay #42

Eligibility Referral contact information

45

Unemployment Compensation (UCX) #43

EligibilityExplain BenefitContact Information

46

General Money Management #44 Budgeting Debt Management Referral contact information

47

Personal Savings and Investment#45

Savings Investments Referral contact information

48

State Veterans Benefits #46

State benefits vary state to state Eligibility and examples Website resource

49

Two-Year Commissary and Exchange Privileges#47

Eligibility/ qualifications

Benefit

Referral contact information

Contact the election official Notify of change in status and residence

information State/Territory Election websites (http://www

.fvap.gov/links)

Overseas citizens: http://www.fvap.gov/military-voter/transition

Voting Assistance #48

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Legal Assistance #49 Available Assistance Referral information

52

Post Government Employment #50

Mandatory briefing requirement Referral information

53

ITP #51

ITP development ITP completion Employment and Tracks Capstone Referral information