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...]
Troops to Teachers
The Troops to Teachers program provides funds to recruit, prepare, and support former members of the military services as teachers in high-poverty schools. Successful program candidates obtain certification or licensing as elementary school teachers, secondary school teachers, or vocational or technical teachers and become highly qualified teachers. The program also helps these … [Read more...]
Military Promotions
Want to get promoted? The best way to help your chances is to learn how the system works, so you know what you need to do to make the next rank. You can start learning your service’s promotion system here. Army Promotions Navy Promotions Air Force Promotions Marine Corps Promotions National Guard Promotions Whether you're an Enlisted Soldier checking on your next step up in pay … [Read more...]