Transition Goals, Plans, Success

Overview

Hill Air Force BaseAirman & Family Readiness Center

801-777-4681

WELCOME

Front Entrance

Evacuation ProceduresRestroomsBreak Room/Snack BarPersonal food refrigeratorMicrowave in snack barNO Designated Smoking Area for Bldg 150PARKING

Smoking AreaBUILDING 238

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Parking TAP Class

RESERVED FOR TAP/CUSTOMERS

Parking Pass TAP Class

Cell

Phones

Please silence all phones during class

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Please ensure you have the following materials (as instructed in your Pre-Sep Counseling )

Completed Preseparation CounselingRegistered for eBenefits www.eBenefits.va.govSpending Plan Worksheet

- Filled out “Actual” column on each tab from spreadsheet received during preseparation counseling)- Spreadsheet is located on your CD.

Credit ReportGap Analysis (will be completed Monday a.m.)Individual Transition PlanVerification of Military Experience & Training (www.dodtap.mil)Transcripts, Performance Reports, Certificates of Training• TURN COMPUTERS ON (Gov’t laptops Password: Student)• WRITE NAMES ON FRONT AND BACK OF DESK PLATES

– M=Married, C=Children6

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GAP ANALYSIS SAMPLE

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INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN (ITP) SAMPLE

Voluntary Vs MandatoryAs of 21 November 2012, TAP is a mandatory program

o Appointed place of duty unless otherwise directed by your chain of command (Monday through Friday)

o They must contact A&FRC directly (777-4681)

o You will sign-in every day

o Reschedule any appointments, your attendance here is mandatory

o Please arrive on time

ABSENCE FROM SEMINAR

Computer Wi-Fi Access:•Wi-Fi Access: TAP•No password required

Wi-Fi Printer•Lexmark T654 (Instructions to connect are provided)

Borrowing a laptop?•NO OVERNIGHT use allowed! (Must stay in classroom)•Please help us protect your privacy

•Delete any resume from the computer when completed. •DO NOT download or save any file to the computer that is not required for the purpose of this class•DO NOT change any settings on this computer!.

•Password: Student

COMPUTER USE

Course Overview

• Day 1 - Monday– Transition Overview– Resiliency Workshop– Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk– Financial Module

• Day 2 – Tuesday– Veteran Affairs (VA) Benefits– Tricare – Survivor Benefits Briefing

• Day 3 – Wednesday (Re-Arranged Schedule to Fit Employer Panel)– Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Workshop– MPS lunch brief (Optional)

• Day 4 – Thursday – Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Workshop

• Day 5 – Friday – Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Workshop

Participant Assessments

• Post-TAP Assessment for Service Members and Spouses:– https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp

This assessment will be completed :- End of day Monday

(Overview/Resiliency/MOC Crosswalk)- End of day Tuesday (VA Briefings)- End of day Friday (Dept of Labor)- INTAKE SHEET

Intake Sheet

• Department of Labor Participant Guide• Resume Samples• Magazines• CD

– Military Occupation Code Crosswalk Participant Guide

– Personal Financial Planning for Transition Participant Guide

– Briefing slides

TRANSITION MATERIALS

Why Am I Here?

We owe you transition skills so that you may be successful

Bottom Line Up Front

In response to President Obama’s 5 August 2011 address at the Washington Navy Yard, multiple agencies collaborated to redesign the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to embed Career Readiness Standards as core to a successful transition

Key Elements of Re-designed TAP allow Service members to depart ”career ready” Updated program supports individual Service members needs and goals Individual focus on personal goals – education and/or employment Members develop an individual transition plan to meet new Career

Readiness Standards TAP GPS Curriculum includes: Critical job search skills MOC crosswalk between military skills/experience converted to civilian

knowledge, skills and abilities Revamped VA benefits briefs

The proposed programs are fully compliant with the VOW to Hire Heroes Act

REDESIGNED SERVICE MEMBER TRANSITION SUPPORT

Basic Ground Rules

WHO AM I?WHY ARE YOU HERE?

To get the most out of the Transition Goals, Plans, Success curriculum and experience YOU need to; Be on time -- Be courteous -- Be engaged -- Come prepared Discuss issues with family and friends STAY POSITIVE

WHERE IS MY TAP GPS ROADMAP? Your Individual Transition Plan is like your TAP GPS roadmap As such you need to bring it to all TAP GPS sessions It should be your map, compass and your “master notes” page containing the

programs and agencies YOU want and need to explore.

STRUCTURED & INTEGRATED TRANSITION MODEL

Capstone

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DD FORM 2958 (CAPSTONE)

3 Optional Tracks

• Education (facilitated by the Installation Education Office)– For individuals who plan to focus on their academic goals

• Prepare for college life, transferring credits, gaining college credit for military training and experience, researching schools and financial assistance, how to complete an application

• Technical Training (facilitated by the VA)– For individuals who have determined that technical training (education

program that prepares trainees for jobs or careers in a trade, a craft, or a technical position)

• Identify the appropriate technical educational programs, identify needed certifications, research tuition and other costs.

• Entrepreneur (facilitated by the Small Business Administration partners)– For individuals who are interested in developing a small business or franchise.

• Explore entrepreneurship opportunities, develop and sustain a business, business plan and required resources

GOALS & STRESSORS

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ABOUT YOU

Introductions

• As an ice breaker today:– Please stand– Give your name (No ranks or duty titles)– Branch of Service– How many years served in the military– Read the Goal & Stressor

What can the Airman & Family Readiness Center do to help?

• Life Skills Programs• Counseling/Support Groups• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

Program • Financial Education and Counseling• Parenting Programs• Relocation Assistance• Employment/Transition Assistance• Deployment/Homecoming Programs• Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program• Information and Referral Services