Transition Assistance Resources

Returning to civilian life after military service is different for every person. A wide variety of services exist to make this transition as smooth as possible. The Department of Defense TransPortal Web site offers many of these transition resources. Additional transition resources are listed below. Transitional Resources for Veterans Veterans' Job or Training Assistance Resources for Specific Veterans Additional Transition Resources Get Copies of Military Records Transitional Resources for Veterans Attending a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) seminar helps veterans make informed post-deployment career and education decisions. This three-day workshop is available for those separating from the military beginning 12 months prior to separation. Individuals retiring from active duty can begin receiving services 24 months prior to retirement. TAP is offered to all military branches through a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and Labor’s Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). Service members can read more about TAP on the Department of Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance page. Find a Transition Center Find a local Veterans Affairs office Find a local One-Stop Career Center ACAP On-Line. This site was created as part of the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) to help veterans transition to civilian life. Veteran, are eligible to use ACAP services for 180 days after their ETS. Transition Assistance Planning (TAP) Manual Active Duty Preseparation Guide Transition Assistance Guide for Demobilizing Members of the Guard and Reserves Veterans' job or training assistance? Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) representatives can help veterans with benefits. These representatives can meet with veterans at their local One-Stop Career Center to assist with finding a job, training or education assistance. Each county has a Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) available to describe transition services and other veteran benefits available. Veterans can find their CVSO by using the State Resources section of this web site or by contacting their county courthouse. Resources for Specific Veterans Incarcerated and Ex-Offender Veterans Veterans with Disabilities Women Veterans Homeless Veterans Additional Transition Resources DoD TransPortal Preseparation Guide Veterans can complete an online questionnaire at government benefits to determine benefits eligibility. Benefits include housing, education, food, and financial assistance Veteran Administration's Seamless Transition Web page lists veterans benefits Veterans and Public Service Organizations Homes for Our Troops assists severely injured servicemen and women with building a new home or adapting an existing home VONAPP, Veterans online application for benefits Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, cemeteries and health services listed by state Health & Emotional Support