The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established to meet the needs of separating service members during their period of transition into civilian life by offering job-search assistance and related services. The law creating TAP established a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Transportation and the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment … [Read more...]
Civilian Job Counterparts
Many military jobs have a direct civilian counterpart. Look at the list below to find your civilian job. Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) The military has more than 200 occupational specialties, most of which relate to civilian jobs. Below are a few specialties and how they relate to a civilian career. Aviation - Workers in aviation, including air traffic … [Read more...]
Civilian Jobs
Many civilian jobs are readily filled with former military personnel. In the military you are trained to be technically proficient in your assigned occupation. You have learned many other valuable assets in the military as well including leadership, hard work, perseverance and teamwork. Many of the specific skills you learned for your military occupation are applicable in the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Pay and Benefits
Reservist in the Coast Guard receive a benefits package that can really help you extend your civilian dollars and work perks. College tuition assistance and dental benefits are just the beginning of the benefits offered to active-duty Guardians. Steady Pay For starters, you will get paid. Coast Guard Reservists receive the same pay that other military members receive with the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Officer Programs
The Coast Guard has several Officer Programs available including, College Student Pre-Commissioning Program (CSPI), Officer Candidate School, Direct Commission Programs, Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program, Coast Guard Academy, and Pre-Commissioning For Enlisted Personnel (PPEP). Coast Guard Academy - At the Academy you are offered an integrated life experience that … [Read more...]