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TurboTAP Website www.turbotap.org
The TurboTAP website is one of the best resources for almost any information related to your separation and job search. One of the many resources includes Quick Reference Checklists that provides an overview of information related to education, employment, health care, personal nance, relocation, and bene ts.
VA Seamless Transition Website www.oefoif.va.gov
The VA Seamless Transition Website is an excellent resource to get informed on the bene ts available to you from VA. The website addresses a wide scope of the issues faced by recently separated veterans. Topics include:
n Employment
n Finding Help
n Education 101
n Monetary Bene ts
n Housing
n Women Veterans n Health
n Disabilities
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What to do Shortly after Your Separation
hortly a er your separation from the service, you should do a few things that will make your transition to civilian life easier First and foremost, you should register your DD Form 214 (Certi cate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with your local court house If you do this, you will always be able to obtain an o cial copy
of your DD Form 214 when you need it Your DD Form 214 is needed to access bene ts related to the job search as well as many other bene ts available to you as a veteran New Mexico Statute 14-8-9 1 ensures that your DD Form 214 and all the information included will be protected and kept private Now is the time to also gather any documentation on collateral appointments or promotions you received during your active duty service Your DD Form 214 does not always list collateral appointments, but having documentation helps you promote skills gained from appointments above and beyond your standard military occupation
e rst step to take to begin your job search is to attend a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) seminar TAP seminars are available to all military branches and o er job-search assistance, employment and training information, and related services to separating service members within 180 days of separation or retirement e Employment and Education Programs & Services section of this publication provides more detailed information on TAP and how you can get connected to a TAP representative near you
Among the most valuable resources during your transition, and speci cally your entry into the civilian workforce, are your Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists LVERs and DVOP specialists are available to you and located at your local NM Workforce Connection o ce ese representatives are experts in helping you access the bene ts you need and that are available to you as a veteran Services o ered by these representatives include help preparing a resume and cover letter and referral to workforce
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