Before Class Starts• Get out your Individual Transition Assistance

Plan (ITP) to ensure it’s completed through page 5

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Scott A&FRC Transition Goals, Plans, Success

Overview

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SUPPORTS SERVICE MEMBER CAREER READINESSSUPPORTS SERVICE MEMBER CAREER READINESS 2

Need to Know• Alternate Duty Location

– 0800 – 1700 daily….if you are not here on time you are not in attendance– If you have an emergency, call 256-8668 to let us know– No Pre-Sign-ins

• Cell Phones – on vibrate and no class during class unless an emergency

• Dress

– Professional casual – this is your alternate worksite• No t-shirts, jeans, tennis shoes, or military uniform

• Emergency Exits– SIP/ Evacuation Site

• Rest Rooms

• Coffee, Soda & Snack Machines/ Water Fountain– Volunteer for: Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate monitor?

• $1.00 per day or $3.00 for the week 3

Need to Know • Smoking Area

In the back only/no smoking in front parking lot unless you are in your car

• Special needs/requests

• Laptops– Sign out and in on daily on log

• Plug in to recharge at the end of each day– Please use only for TAP related activities

• Cleanup– You may leave your books, but please police your area at the end of each day and

put chairs back

• OSD TAP GPS Assessment: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp

- Can complete after each section or at the end of the course, you will receive reminders along the way

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Course OverviewDay 1

– Transition Overview– ITP– Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk– Financial Module

Day 2 , 3, 4 -- Dept of Labor Employment Workshop

Day 5– Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Benefits & Voc Rehab & E-Benefits– ITP Review

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This is About Perspective

WHY ARE YOU HERE?• To get the most out of the Transition Goals, Plans, Success curriculum and

experience YOU need to;• Be on time -- Be courteous -- Be engaged -- Come prepared• Discuss issues with family and friends • STAY POSITIVE

WHERE IS MY TAP GPS ROADMAP?• Your Individual Transition Plan is like your TAP GPS roadmap• As such you need to bring it to all TAP GPS sessions

• It should be your map, compass and your “master notes” page containing the programs and agencies YOU want and need to explore.

Bottom Line Up Front

In response to President Obama’s 5 August 2011 address at the Washington Navy Yard, multiple agencies collaborated to redesign the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to embed Career Readiness Standards as core to a successful transition

Key Elements of Re-designed TAP allow Service members to depart ”career ready” Updated program supports individual Service members needs and goals

Individual focus on personal goals – education and/or employment Members develop an individual transition plan to meet new Career

Readiness Standards TAP GPS Curriculum includes:

Critical job search skills MOC crosswalk between military skills/experience converted to civilian

knowledge, skills and abilities Revamped VA benefits briefs

The proposed programs are fully compliant with the VOW to Hire Heroes Act

REDESIGNED SERVICE MEMBER TRANSITION SUPPORTREDESIGNED SERVICE MEMBER TRANSITION SUPPORT

STRUCTURED & INTEGRATED TRANSITION MODELSTRUCTURED & INTEGRATED TRANSITION MODEL

Capstone

Individual Transition Plan (ITP)The ITP is your roadmap to a successful transition

– Introduced the ITP during your pre-separation counseling

– ITP is critical to your transition and this week’s workshop

– Daily updates will be required after each block of instruction

– Your completed ITP will be reviewed the last day of workshop

It is your plan...make changes/updates throughout the week!

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ITP PurposeITP includes indentifying individual tasks to match your goals

– You may have more than one track to complete:

Tracks include:1. Employment2. Entrepreneurship3. Education4. Technical/Vocational

All applicable sections need to be completed If a statement does not pertain to you, complete

with N/A

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Resilient Transitions

• Identify challenges you may have as a military member transitioning into civilian life

• Identify challenges you think your family will have as you separate or retire from military service

• Identify what you will enjoy the most about leaving military service

• Identify what you will miss

Group Exercise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqYGpW_dzM&feature=related

What were YOU thinking?

• Family Considerations– Expectations– Roles, responsibilities, routines– Relocation– Finances– Culture and community support– Stress

• Communication is KEY!

How do I keep my head in the game?

• It’s as easy as A + B = C– Activating event– Beliefs– Consequences

• Albert Ellis

What am I supposed to do about it?

• Keep it simple• Rest, eat well, exercise• Maintain a routine• Break tasks into small parts• Let friends be friends• Build breaks into daily routine• Acknowledge and accept feelings

Anything else I can do?

• Predictability– Adverse effects less likely when event is predictable

• Controllability– Sense of control leads to positive results

• Relationships– Strong relationships increase resilience to stress

• Trust– Sets positive expectations, decreases stress

• Meaning– Provides greater sense of purpose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45yT_mnHFpM&feature=relmfu

Do I really have to talk about it?

• Military life exposes us to broad spectrum of people and events

• Some experiences may leave a lasting impression that impacts our ability to achieve our goals

• These issues need to be addressed as part of your Individual Transition Plan to ensure a successful transition

Who Can Help

• Life Skills Programs• Counseling/Support Groups• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program • Financial Education and Counseling• Parenting Programs• Relocation Assistance• Employment/Transition Assistance• Deployment/Homecoming Programs• Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program• Information and Referral Services

Anyone else ?

• Military One Source• Chaplain• Base Legal• Veterans Administration• Medical Treatment Facilities• Military Family Network• National Resource Directory• Substance Abuse Professionals• A Mentor?

Mentorship

When might you need a mentor?

Value of a Mentor

• Someone to help you and nurture your career. • Are willing to share ideas, skills, knowledge, and

expertise. • Demonstrates a positive attitude, acts as a role

model, and takes a personal interest. • Can help establish goals and planning priorities.

Mentor Characteristics

• Willing to share their knowledge.• Flexible.• Demonstrate competency in the subject matter.• Encourage and support personal growth.• Direct in dealing with situations and people.• Honest when providing positive and constructive

feedback.• Understands the parameters and requirements of the

relationship.

Additional Resources

Army Mentorship Program• LINK TO ttp://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Mentorship_Program.html• Navy Mentorship Program • LINK TO http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/Mentoring• Air Force Mentorship Guidance/Information• LINK TO http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-prof.htm• USMC Mentorship Guidance/Information• LINK TO http://www.marines.mil/mentorship

Okay, let’s wrap this up!

• Stress is a normal part of the transition process, manage it or it will manage you

• Your “family” is transitioning and needs to be kept in the loop• Traumatic events, emotional injuries, and physical injuries are

part of the military experience• There are abundant resources available to support you and

your loved ones through the entire process• Mentors are a valuable addition to your team to help you

accomplish a successful transition!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Transition GPS Participant Assessment

• Please complete Resilient Portion of Assessment – https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp

Please Complete the Pre-Assessment Form

• Module Pre-requisite (please take out)• MOC participant book on CD • VMET• Transcripts• Performance Reports

Module Purpose • Outcome

• Complete Gap Analysis

• Competencies• Identify skill sets required for civilian jobs• Research selected geographic locations and demand occupations by

LMI

MOC Crosswalk

• Objectives • Interpret VMET to civilianize military terminology • Identify needed credentials/education• Identify gaps between current KSA as they relate to civilian reqs• Identify primary & alternate occupational goals based on LMI • Update Individual Transition Plan (ITP) pages 6 – 8

MOC Crosswalk

Military Occupation Codes (MOC) Crosswalk

toMilitary CIVILIAN

Translating

USING THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL CODE

Examine military experience

Identify civilian opportunities

Identify requirements

Explore the LMI

Document the gap

Crosswalk Process

What kind of Jobseeker are you?

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1 Transitioning Specialist

Transitioning Generalist

Career Switcher

Undecided

Multi-Tracker

Identify Strengths and Challenges

Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)

The VMET provides the following information:• Course number • Course title• Course description• Course length• Dates of training and experience• Recommendation for college credit (on some courses)

Sample VMET

Helps member prepare resume

Certification and licensure

Establishes capabilities with prospective employers

Lists military job experience and training history

Translates military terminology and training into civilian terms

Assists in applying to college or vocational institute

Recommends college credit information

Purpose of VMET

Civilian equivalent job titles

Service Transcripts

 

• Sailor and Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)

• Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript (AART)

• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

Tools for Transition

Credentialing

Apprenticeship Licensure Certification

Credentials:

May be required by law or by an employer for entry into employment

Lead to higher pay or improve prospects for promotion

Demonstrates to civilian employers that training and skills attained in the military are on par with those gained through traditional civilian pathways.

LicensureCredentials

Apprenticeships

Types of Credentials

LMI Location

Influences on Career Selection

Influences on Career SelectionTwo Major Influences on Career Selection

Geographic Location Labor Market Information (LMI)Determine your potential priorities: Pursuing a location without your desired

profession Pursuing your profession regardless of

location Identifying an alternative profession

because of your selected location

LMI can help you: Understand today’s complex workforce Explore civilian occupations based on

employment levels and trends Make informed career decisions

Research/explore which geographic locations: Cost of living and finding housing Moving costs Family relocation Reserve Component – continuum of

service

Research/explore: National, state, and local employment

statistics, job forecasts, wages, and demographics

A military skills translator to identify a civilian occupation

LMI data and compare geographic areas

O*NET

Start

O*NET: My Next Move for VETERANS

GAP Analysis • Get out computers• Open Gap Analysis form

– CD or www.scottafrc.com: transition

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GAP Analysis - Page 22 Participant Guide

Summary

• Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Track

will help you further explore aspects to consider• Update your ITP with information you’ve researched• Note alterations to your track selection• Identify and pursue next steps in your transition process• Contact your local personnel office for accuracy of your official

military record

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

• VA For VETS: www.VAforVets.va.gov

• Hero2Hire (H2H): www.h2h.jobs

• Army COOL: www.cool.army.mil

• Navy COOL: www.cool.navy.mil

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov

Additional Resources Must Complete A Career Assessment

Career Readiness Standard

• Aptitude

• Interests

• Strengths

• Skills Go to My Next Move – O*NET Interest Profiler

In-depth Assessments available at:www.dantes.kuder.comhttps://online.cpp.com

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O*NET 1

Several of similar screens follow

O*NET 2

Additional ResourcesIndividual Transition Plan

Should have pages 1 – 6 completed

Complete pages 6 – 8 now

We verify completion - let me know when you are finished

Transition Milestones/Timeline: ITP pgs 28 – 30Personalized Transition Timeline - Scott AFB AFRC