welcome to the transition assistance program introduction 1 fo&d
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WELCOME TO THE
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Introduction 1FO&D
FO&D
What is TAP?
Introduction 2
A Partnership of: Dept of Defense Dept of Labor Dept of Veterans Affairs Dept of Homeland Security
FO&D
Goal: To ease the transition for service members from a military career back to the civilian sector by connecting them to necessary services and resources. Preseparation Counseling TAP Employment Workshops VA Benefits Brief Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP)
What is TAP?
Introduction 3FO&D
DOL TAP Employment Workshop
DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) exists to assure that Veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce.
VETS has provided TAP Employment Workshops to separating and retiring military members and their spouses since 1990.
Introduction 4FO&D
DOL TAP Employment Workshop
Employment Workshops 2 ½ Days Professionally trained facilitators Focus on resumes, interviewing & job searches Provide skills assessment & Labor Market Information
Introduction 5FO&D
This 2 ½ day workshop covers six core topics:
1. Personal Appraisal
Anticipate & Deal with Stress
Identify Strengths and Analyze Skills
Determine Work Preferences & Work-Related Values
Workshop Overview
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2. Career Exploration
Career Research
Assess Financial Needs
Workshop Overview (continued)
Introduction 7
Workshop Overview (continued)
3. Strategies for an Effective Job Search
Set Goals & Get Organized
Researching Companies
Job Search Assistance & Employment Opportunities
Creating Effective Resumes
Introduction 8
Workshop Overview (continued)
4. Interviews
Interview Process
Handling Questions & Answers
Body Language & “Dressing for Success”
Introduction 9
5. Reviewing Job Offers
Evaluate Job Offers
Negotiate Job Offers
Communicating Your Decision
Workshop Overview (continued)
Introduction 10
6. Support and Assistance
Dept of Defense
Dept of Labor
Dept of Veterans Affairs
Dept of Homeland Security
Small Business Administration
Federal Student Aid
Workshop Overview (continued)
Introduction 11
Complete a hand-written DRAFT
resume.
Understand how to use the Key to Career
Success Cards and know the resources available
to you at a One-Stop Career Center.
www.servicelocator.org
Workshop Standards and Expectations
Introduction 12
Conduct a mock interview and receive
feedback you can use.
Become familiar with the DVOP / LVER positions and how to contact a representative in the area you will be residing or searching for employment.
Workshop Standards and Expectations
Introduction 13
Workshop Administration
• Breaks
• Meals
• Dress
• Participation
• AttendanceYou are expected to attend each day of this workshop.
Introduction 14
For a Successful Workshop
• Turn off cell phones and pagers
• Don’t return to your office or unit
This is your time
• Take notes and ask questions
• Complete homework
Come ready with a winning attitude!
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