Obtain Transition Assistance
You don't have to face your career transition alone. There are many organizations to assist you with your job search. Many services are free, and we recommend starting out "close to home" for such assistance. The Department of Defense, military services, and federal and state agencies sponsor high quality transition services that include many helpful lectures, seminars, and testing services. The transition professionals staffing these programs are highly skilled in their respective fields and will help steer you in the right direction.
Federal Services
- Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program
- Department of Labor Employment Resources
- My Next Move for Veterans
- National Resource Directory
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Troops to Teachers
- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program (VR&E)
- Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
- Veterans Employment Center
Transition GPS
The Transition Goals-Plans-Success Program, or Transition GPS, is a military-wide interagency program for all separating and retiring service members. The program provides these core elements:
- Transition Overview/Resilient Transitions
- MOC Crosswalk
- Financial Planning for Transition
- VA Benefits Briefings
- DoL Employment Workshop
Military Services
- Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program
- Air Force Military & Family Support Centers - Websites vary by location
- Navy Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP)
- Marine Corps Community Services
- Coast Guard Office of Work-Life Programs
- Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)