JB CHARLESTONTRANSITION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM CAPSTONE CAREER READINESS STANDARDS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 963-8883

SCHEDULING YOUR CAPSTONE – REQUIRED ITEMS

1. Individual Transition Plan (ITP) - Tier I-III

(see below)

2. Proof of ebenefits registration - Tier I-IIIhttps://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal

3. Completed 12 month post separation budget- Tier II-III

(see below)

4. Completed GAP ANALYSIS (A&B) – Tier II-III(see below) or Verification of Employment

5. Continuum of Service – Tier I-III.Date met Recruiter:____________________

6. Completed 2-Day Track: Tier III.CRSs from 2-Day Track:__________________________

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The Transition counselor will also discuss additional information with the client, to include, licensure, /certification, apprenticeship, education, housing, transportation, and post-military resources.

Please contact the M&FRC (963-8883) to talk to a Transition Counselor, if you have specific questions or clarification.

You can find additional information at the following link:

https://www.dodtap.mil/

INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION

PLAN

1 Transition Assistance Program ITP 2019

Full Name: Anticipated Transition Date: _______________

Ret/Sep: ___________ Rank: ___________ Gender: ___________ Unit: ________________________

Military Status: ______________ Character of Discharge (projected): ___________________________

Level of Education: ___________ Secured Employment: Y N N/A Prior Military Employment: Y N

Prior Civilian Employment:

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

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List your top 3 Military Occupation Code(s) and Title(s):

________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Section I. Identify Post-transition Personal/Family Requirements

A. Taking Care of Individual/Family Member Needs

Identify individual/family needs such as medical care, mental health care, expenses, and location ofpotential providers.

Explain:

Mental Health Services: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/ ,https://www.pdhealth.mil/resource-center/intransition, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources

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Identify extenuating individual/family circumstances (e.g. need to provide care for elderly parents,family business, exceptional family member needs, etc.).

Explain:

Assess impact of individual/family requirements on relocation options (e.g. quality of local schools,availability of medical care, spouse employment opportunities, etc.).

Explain:

What person or persons do you go to for advice, personal counsel and/or mentoring when facing adifficult challenge or decision? Will you still have access to those persons after you separate fromactive duty? Consider what steps you need to take now to maintain contact.

Explain:

Evaluate your immediate post-transition housing requirements. How much living space you willrequire to house yourself, dependents, and personal items. The installation transportation office canprovide detailed information about planning the movement and storage of your household goods. Visitthe VA website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ to get information on the VA home loan.

Explain:

Consider your post-transition transportation requirements. Determine if you have adequate reliablepersonal transportation to take you to and from your place of employment or school. Evaluate yourcommuting options and whether you need to purchase another vehicle(s) for your spouse and/ordependents. Identify your post-transition transportation expenses to include: purchase costs, vehicle

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registration, insurance, maintenance, fuel, etc. If you are disabled, determine if you are eligible for assistance in purchasing a vehicle and/or automotive adaptive equipment by visiting: https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/automobile-allowance-adaptive-equipment/

Explain:

B. Assessing Benefits and Entitlements

Evaluate the benefits (e.g. additional income, promotions, leadership and professional developmentopportunities, travel) associated with continuing your military service in either the Reserves orNational Guard (if applicable). Consider the financial impact of continued entitlements such asmedical/dental coverage, life insurance, Exchange, Commissary, recreational and athletic facilities.Contact the installation/ local recruiter to schedule an informational counseling session and identifypotential units/positions.

Explain:

Recruiter counseling date: Financial impact:

Register for your VA Benefits and assess their impact on future financial obligations:www.ebenefits.va.gov

Explain:

Date applied for eBenefits:_________________ Projected Disability Rating___________________

C. Getting Financially Ready

Identify anticipated financial obligations such as dependent college savings plan, retirement savingsplan, utility security deposits, and additional commuting/transportation expenses (e.g., additional carpayment, fuel, maintenance, insurance).

Explain:

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Date you reviewed your free credit report (http://www.annualcreditreport.com/):

Section II. Evaluate Military and Civilian Experience and Training

A. Documenting Job Related Training

Gather documentation of your civilian and military experience/training (e.g., certifications, diplomas,transcripts, licenses, etc.) and list them below. This may require research on your behalf to contactformer technical training and academic institutions to identify their specific procedures and anyapplicable fees for providing this service.

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Identify and document transferable credits earned through your military experience and training andverify your eligibility for licensure, certification and apprenticeship programs:

Department of Labor Workforce Credentials Information Resource Center

https://www.careeronestop.org/FindTraining/Types/certifications.aspx

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

http://www.dantes.doded.mil/EducationPrograms/index.html#GetCredit

Community College of Air Force (CCAF)

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/

U.S. Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)

https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/Public/COOL/

U.S. Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)

https://www.cool.army.mil

Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy - Joint Services Transcripts (JST)

https://jst.doded.mil

Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)

https://www.cool.navy.mil

B. Identify career field(s) you are qualified to enter.

Conduct personal research to explore and evaluate potential career field options.

Note: Any Guard or Reserve member facing employment difficulty prior to or after an active duty tour can contact Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR.mil) to learn their legal rights. ESGR will work to resolve conflicts or misunderstandings between the member and their employer.

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State Job Boards https://www.careeronestop.org/jobsearch/findjobs/state-job-banks.aspx?frd=true

Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/veterans/findajob

Teaching Opportunities/Troops to Teachers

www.proudtoserveagain.com

Federal Employment Opportunities

http://www.usajobs.gov/

Veterans Preference in Federal Employment

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#2, https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

Hiring Preference in Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)

http://www.nafjobs.org/preferences.aspx

State Employment Agencies https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/FindJobs/employment-agencies.aspx

Section III. Determine Post-transition Career Path

A. Designate the career field you wish to pursue based on your personal, family and financial

obligations and desires.

Desired Career Field:

Desired Relocation Destination:

B. Designate your transition career path.

Select the transition career path you wish to pursue. Use the statements below each path to help youdetermine the appropriate transition career path.

Employment- I am qualified to seek immediate employment in my desired career field or I plan to explore future

employment opportunities.

Education- I require additional education in my desired career field.

Vocational Training- I require additional technical training in my desired career field.

Entrepreneurship- I desire to start my own business.

Tier Designation (assigned by TAP Counselor):

eBENEFITS REGISTRATION

EXAMPLE OF

PROOF

GAP ANALYSIS

A & B

Gap Analysis Part A: Filling in the Gap

Complete the “Where am I now” column, the “Where am I going” column, and finally fill the Gap by completing the “What do I need to fill in the Gap” column.

Where am I now?

Current MOS:_______________________

Use V-MET, Service Transcripts, and Professional Evaluations to complete this column.

What do I need to fill in the Gap?Where am I going?

Civilian Occupation:____________________

Use Mynextmove for Veterans, O*Net, and MySkills,MyFuture to complete this column.

Experience and skills I have: Experience and skills I need to obtain: Experience and skills this occupation requires:

Education and training I have: Education and training I need to obtain: Education and training this occupation requires:

Credentials (licenses, certifications, apprenticeships) I have:

Credentials (licenses, certifications, apprenticeships) I need to obtain:

Credentials (licenses, certifications, apprenticeships) or any other requirements for this occupation:

Gap Analysis Part B: Assessing the Salary and Labor Market for the civilian occupation

After completing Part A: Filling in the Gap, complete the Labor Market Information (LMI) for the civilian occupation using Mynext move for Veterans.

Location:

What is your preferred geographic location of relocation (city/state)?

Salary:

What is the salary range for this occupation?

What is the salary range for this occupation in my preferred location (city/state)?

Does the salary range fit my requirements?

Job Outlook:

What is the outlook for this occupation in your preferred state?

What geographic locations (city/state) has a better outlook?

Which location(s) (city/state) would you be willing to relocate to?

Final Analysis:

Based upon “Filling in the Gap”, Salary, and Outlook, is this a good job to pursue?

List 2 alternative jobs that you can explore to expand your options. If needed, repeat GAP

Analysis with each alternative job.

My Next Steps, based upon Part A and B of Gap Analysis:

SPENDING PLAN

Members may provide any developed spending plan that captures their

personal Post Separation Financial Plan.

If you require a template, please ask your Transition or Financial

Counselor

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NOTE: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its

endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes

INTERNET JOB SEARCH LIST

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans’ Employment and Training Services https://www.dol.gov/vets/

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Homeless Programs

State Office of Veterans Affairs

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

VMET

Selective Service Registration

CAREER EXPLORATION

DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Outlook Handbooks

Department of Defense Jobs

CREDIT BUREAUS

Annual Free Report

Experian

Transunion

Equifax

JOB CORP

PERSONALITY RESEARCH

FIND A CITY

SALARY/MOVING CALCULATOR

SALARY RESEARCH

MAJOR JOB SEARCH ENGINES

JOB SEARCH RESEARCH GATEWAY

COMPANY RESEARCH

GENERAL BUSINESS INFO GATEWAY

www.va.gov/homeless

http://www.nasdva.us/

www.nchv.org

www.dmdc.osd.mil.vmet

www.sss.gov

www.bls.gov

stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

www.onetonline.org

www.dod.jobsearch.org

www.annualcreditreport.com

www.experian.com

www.transunion.com

www.equifax.com

www.jobcorps.gov

www.humanmetrics.com

www.personalitytype.com

www.findyourspot.com

www.homefair.com

www.salary.com

www.wageweb.com

www.onetonline.org

www.careerbuilder.com

www.indeed.com

www.veterans.gov

www.jobhuntersbible.com

www.hoovers.com (free & subscription)

www.vault.com

www.prnewswire.com

www.ceoexpress.com (free & subscription)

NOTE: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its

endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes

NEWSPAPERS www.thepaperboy.com

www.newspapers.com

VETERAN SITES

Veteran Transition Master Website www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm

www.taonline.com

DOD Transition Gateway Site www.dodtransportal.org

www.transitionassistanceprogram.com

Troops to Teachers www.proudtoserveagain.com

Veteran Job Postings www.vetjobs.com

www.militaryhire.com

Union Jobs and Apprenticeships www.helmetstohardhats.com

Business Hiring Partnerships www.nbpjobs.org

OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Veterans Corporation www.veteranscorp.org

Federal Resources for Entrepreneurs www.business.gov

SBA/S.C.O.R.E. www.sba.gov

www.score.org

National Association for the Self-Employed www.nase.org

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS AND APPRENTICESHIP

Department of Labor www.careeronestop.org/credentialing

ONET www.onetonline.org

US Army Cool https://www.cool.army.mil

US Military Apprenticeship Program https://usmap.cnet.navy/usmapss

Dantes www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/danteshome.asp

Navy Cool https://www.cool.navy.mil

Internships https://dodskillbridge.com/

USAF Cool https://afvec.langley.af.mil/afvec/Public/COOL/Default.aspx

COLLEGE RESOURCES

Choosing a College

Financial Aid and School Research

Scholarship Search

College 101 – Insiders’ Info on Colleges

Accreditation

FEDERAL JOBS

DoDTAP

Employment Hub

Vet Hiring 0

www.collegedata.com

http://collegenet.com

www.princetonreview.com

http://fastweb.monster.com

www.geocities.com/CollegePark/1150/

http://ope.ed.gov/accreditiation

http://federaljobs.net

www.usajobs.gov

www.federaljobsearch.com

http://www.fedshirevets.gov

www.go-defense.com

www.dodtap.mil

www.veterans.gov