SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 – Leaving the Army can be a stressful experience, but in my case it offered me a chance to take part in the Transition Assistance Program and a four-month career skills internship. The program promises service members the opportunity to gain work experience as a civilian to help them find employment after their service. For me, it did that and more. I … [Read more...]
DoD SkillBridge Improvements Continue
AUGUST 24, 2024 — The Department of Defense continues making modernizations to DoD SkillBridge, releasing a revised August 2024 DoD SkillBridge Provider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance the program's effectiveness and strengthen quality employer partnerships. This is following a comprehensive realignment of DoD SkillBridge policy and program management … [Read more...]
Afraid of Retirement Unknowns? There’s Help
JULY 25, 2024 - Is thinking about retirement scary for you? Does the fear of the unknown give you a double take? Do you think you have prepared enough? If you think of these, you are not alone. I recently stopped by Army Community Service to see just how prepared I was and quickly determined I was in the right place. The financial counselors there can help you start … [Read more...]
DoD Modernizes SkillBridge Application Process
JULY 1, 2024 — The Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO), under the authority of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), is implementing changes to the DoD SkillBridge partner application process to modernize industry partnership support agreements with the Department. This includes the release of a revised Memorandum of Understanding … [Read more...]
The Transition Assistance Program
JUNE 27, 2024 - The Department of Defense remains committed to supporting our warfighters and their families as they transition from military to civilian life. The DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP), mandated for all service members with 180 days or more of continuous active duty, is the cornerstone of this support. TAP sets the stage for a successful transition, … [Read more...]