Transition Assistance Program
Through individual counseling, workshops, seminars, and job fairs, the Transition Assistance Program prepares members to transition into a second career. Individuals identify their skills, learn to search the job market, and successfully market themselves to quickly secure employment in the civil sector.
Pre-Separation Briefing
This MANDATORY briefing is designed to assist those making a decision to separate from the military. Attendees will recieve valuable information on benefits, resources, and assistance available to separating/retiring personnel. The briefing is mandatory and is a prerequisite to the very popular and effective TAP Seminar.
Pre-Separation Briefings are held every Tuesday at varying times.
Members should attend this briefing immediately upon deciding to leave the Air Force. As a minimum, schedule attendance at least 180 days before your date of separation. It is mandatory that you complete the briefing 90 days before your separation date.
Members deploying should attend the briefing prior to departure if they plan to separate upon their return.
TAP Seminar
After attending a pre-separation briefing, members should attend a four day TAP Seminar. TAP is held twice monthly. Members learn career exploration, skills assessment, job search strategies, resume writing, cover letters, dressing for the job, and effective interviewing skills.
A VA representative also provides an overview of Veteran benefits/entitlements. You will also learn about current Post 9/11 GI Bill opportunities and the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. These important briefings can be scheduled separately if needed.
Begin this process more than 90 days before separation.
TAP prepares participants to:
- Analyze skills and experience, likes and dislikes, work values, and how these affect their job search.
- Identify needs and goals, then compare them with information about jobs in various industries.
- Respond to job offers and answer questions in a job interview and identify behaviors to strengthen or change.
- Identify agencies available to provide job search assistance and information on veteran's benefits.
Individual Transition Plan
Service members can meet for a one on one consultation to discuss both long and short term goals. A counselor can provide you with valuable information to ensure you remain focused and on track to 'Market Yourself for a Second Career.'
Members can call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 777-4681 to dicuss class dates and options. We remain flexible with schedule options, but you will want to coordinate as soon as possible to ensure a smooth and effective tranistion back to the civilian community.
Members should not delay in planning for separation and retirement. Pre-Separation Timeline
Helpful Websites:
Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Employment
https://ww2.afpc.randolph.af.mil/resweb/
Department of Labor Occupational Outlook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Disabled American Veterans Program
www.dav.org
USA Jobs
www.usajobs.gov
Career One Stop
www.careeronestop.com
Turbo TAP
www.turbotap.org
Troops to Teachers
www.proudtoserveagain.com
Utah Department of Workforce Services
www.jobs.utah.gov
Department of Labor
www.dol.gov
O*Net OnLine
www.online.onetcenter.org
Hire Vets First
http://hirevetsfirst.dol.gov/
DoD Transportal for Transitioners (Download Pre Separation Guide)
www.dodtransportal.dod.mil
National Veterans Training Institute
http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/essential.htm