Transition to Civilian Life

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. Additional transition resources are listed below. Main Transitional Resources for Veterans Need job or training assistance? Additional Transition Resources Get copies of your military records Main Transitional Resources for Veterans Make the right career and education decisions after deployment by attending a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) seminar. This three-day workshop helps veterans deal with career, education, and employment decisions. The 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 the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). To find a TAP workshop in your area, contact: Your local One-Stop Career Center A Transition Center A local Veterans Affairs office The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a website for connecting wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families with those who support them. Welcome to ACAP On-Line. This site was created as part of the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) to help you the veteran. As a veteran, you are eligible to use ACAP services for 180 days after your ETS. Need job or training assistance? CareerOneStop's Veterans ReEmployment is your one-stop site for employment, training and financial help after your military service. Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) representatives can help you with your veterans' benefits. These representatives can meet you at your local One-Stop Career Center to help you find job, training or education assistance. Each county has a Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) available to describe transition services and other veteran benefits available. Find your CVSO by using the State Resources section of this web site or by contacting your county courthouse. The U. S. Department of Labor's Gold Card provides unemployed post-9/11 era veterans with the follow-up services they need to succeed in today's job market. Need transition resources for specific audiences? Incarcerated and Ex-Offender Veterans Disabled Veterans Women Veterans Homeless Veterans Additional Transition Resources eBenefits offers service members, veterans, and family members an easy way to access and manage benefits, claims, and documents. Want to know what government benefits you might be eligible for? Use this online questionnaire to find out. Benefits include, housing, education, food and financial assistance VA's Seamless Transition Web page Learn about resources available through Homes for Our Troops VONAPP: Veterans online application for benefits Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, cemeteries and health services listed by state Find Health & Emotional Support