MSC Career Counselor Crash CoursesTraining #05: Transition GPS a.k.a. TAPS (Part 1 of 2)

Reference: http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/TRANSITION/Pages/TAP.aspx

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NCC(AW/SW/SCW) AstroSlides are effective as of January 2012. The intent of this shortened slide is to accommodate those who needs a very quick snapshot of new Navy policy and not intended to replace the actual NPC Slides. Visit www.facebook.com/careerwise to get the updated slides. To view unedited slide click this link:

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What is Transition GPS?

It is the new mandated initiative by the Department of Defense as the upgraded Transition Assistance Program (a.k.a. TAP) to direct and guide service member in setting their Goals

(G), making a Plan (P), and to be a Success (S) in their new chosen career path.

• Transition GPS (5 Day) •Education Track (Optional) •Technical Training (Optional)•Entrepreneurship (Optional)

•CAPSTONE (Mandatory)

How

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Pre-Separation Counseling

Optional Tracks

Education Module (NAVY – 2 days)

Technical Training Module

(VA 2-days)

Entrepreneurship Module

(SBA – TBA)

Individual Transition Plan Career Readiness Standards CAPSTONE

Transition GPS Model – Full Operational Capability

Day-1 Day-2 Day-3 Day-4 Day-5

ServiceOverview

(1hrs.)

DOLEW

Change Mgt. Plan

(3hrs.)

Develop Your Job Search

Plan/Career

Exploration & Validation

(2hrs.)

Effective Job Search (2hrs)

DOLEW

Building an Effective Resume (7hrs.)

DOLEW

Federal Hiring,

Resume, and Programs (1.5hrs.)

Interview Skills

(4.5hrs.)

Post-Interview

Analysis (1 hr.)

VA Benefits Brief

• Education (1hr.)• All Other Benefits (3hrs.)

GPS Military Occupation Crosswalk

(2hrs.)VA BriefSign Up

2hrs.

GPS Financial Planning(4hrs.)

Individual Transition Plan Review

2hrs

Piloting Transition GPS Curriculum

DoL Employment Workshop

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• CAPSTONE (Mandatory)

– Verify outcome-based objectives of the Transition GPS curriculum

– Verify service member has a viable plan for transition

• EDUCATION TRACK (Optional)

– Provides service members with comprehensive assistance in navigating the university education process to ensure academic success

• TECHNICAL TRAINING (Optional)

– Provides service members with comprehensive assistance in navigating the technical/trade process to ensure success

• ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Optional)

– Provides overview of entrepreneurship with 8-week follow on class available through SBA

CAPSTONE & Optional Tracks

What

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Core Curriculum Outcome

• Continuum of Military Service decision.

• Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk documenting civilian certification, licensure, and/or apprenticeship applicability.

• Registration for VA eBenefits and relevant applications (e.g., Initial claim, home loans, health benefits, prescription benefits, and GI Bill transferability).

• 12 month budget reflecting personal goals.

• Standardized Individual Transition Plan (ITP) documenting personal and employment/entrepreneurship/ education/technical training goals, actions, and milestones.

DoL Employment Workshop Outcomes

• “Gold Card” Certificate for DoL One-Stop Career Centers.

• Job Application Package that includes:

• Resume (private and/or federal

• Reference list (personal and professional

• Job applications (2)

Education Track Outcomes

• List of suitable colleges or universities.• Application package for a selected college

or university.• Confirmed one-on-one counseling with an

advisor at a college or university.• Documented connection with Student

Veterans Organization (SVO).

Technical Training Track Outcomes

• List of suitable Technical Training institutions.

• Application package for a selected Technical Training institution

• Understanding of web-based tools for certification training.

• Confirmed one-on-one counseling with an advisor at a technical training institution .

• Documented connection with SVO.

Entrepreneurship Track Outcomes

• Connection to the Small Business Administration (SBA in local area.

• Preliminary outline of a business plan.

Career Readiness Standards (CRS)

PQS for Transition – Outcomes of Transition GPSPart of Individual Transition Plan

How

Required Documentation

–DD Form 2648–ITP –ITP Checklist (DD Form

2958)

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What

24-12 months prior to End of Active Obligated Service•DD Form 2648 / DD Form 2648-1•Prepare your Individual Transition Plan (ITP) with assistance from your CCC •www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip •www.online.onetcenter.org/crosswalk •https://www.cool.navy.mil •https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal

When

Timeline

Timeline• Nov 2012 Mandatory TAP attendance• Nov 12 – Oct 2013 Implement new Transition Curriculum workshop

(Transition GPS: Goals – Plan – Success )• January 2014 CAPSTONE required• 2014 Implement TAP in Military Life Cycle

(Career Development Board)

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When

VOW Act Exemption Policy

No Service member, to include Reservist, is exempt from participating in Pre-separation counseling or the VA Benefits Brief.• Service members retiring after 20 or more years

may opt out of DOL Workshop

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What Else

• For TAP GPS Schedule click this link: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_Site/WhatWeDo/FleetandFamilyReadiness/FamilyReadiness/FleetAndFamilySupportProgram/TransitionAssistance/TAPEmploymentWorkshopSchedules/index.htm

• For more on TGPS click this link: http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/TRANSITION/Pages/TAP.aspx

• For completed unedited slide click this link: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/careercounseling/HotPress/Documents/TGPS%20CCC%20TRN%202%20JAN(a).ppt

For More Details

Questions?

Further questions may also be posted and answered at www.facebook.com/careerwise

Refer to this link for more DETAILS & official slides:http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/TRANSITION/Pages/TAP.aspx

NCC(AW/SW/SCW) AstroSlides are effective as of January 2012. The intent of this shortened slide is to accommodate those who needs a very quick snapshot of new

Navy policy and not intended to replace the actual NPC Slides. Visit www.facebook.com/careerwise to get the updated slides.