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Employment Programs & Services
Resources to help you look for work, market yourself, and successfully apply for jobs.
What are the challenges you may face as a veteran transitioning into the civilian workforce?
How do I identify all of the steps I need to take to prepare for entering the workforce?
While all job seekers look to answer these questions and many resources are available, resources exist that are targeted solely towards veterans and the unique challenges
and opportunities they face Whether it’s a program that helps you look for work, educational opportunities through the GI Bill, or services geared towards homeless vets, there is a program out there that can assist you in your transition into civilian life and the civilian workforce
Veterans’ Transition Assistance
Program (TAP)
e TAP o ers job-search assistance, employment and training information, and related services to separating service members within 180 days of separation or retirement e TAP program aims to address barriers to success and alleviate employment
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TAP consists of comprehensive three-day workshops at selected military installations nationwide Professionally trained workshop facilitators from the State Employment
Services, military family support services, DOL contractors, or VETS sta present the workshops Workshop attend- ees learn about job searches, career decision-making, cur- rent occupational and labor market conditions, resumeand cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques Par- ticipants are also provided with an evaluation of their em- ployability relative to the job market and receive information on the most current veterans bene ts
ere is also the (DTAP) program for veterans with service-connected disabilities DTAP includes the normal three-day TAP workshop plus additional hours of individual instruction to help determine job readiness and address the special needs of disabled veterans
How do I get additional training?
What recources are available to help me look for work?
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What are some tips to help market myself to employers?
