WELCOME TO THE

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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What is TAP?

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A Partnership of: Dept of Defense Dept of Labor Dept of Veterans Affairs Dept of Homeland Security

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Goal: To ease the transition for service members from a military career back to the civilian sector by connecting them to necessary services and resources. Preseparation Counseling TAP Employment Workshops VA Benefits Brief Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP)

What is TAP?

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DOL TAP Employment Workshop

DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) exists to assure that Veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce.

VETS has provided TAP Employment Workshops to separating and retiring military members and their spouses since 1990.

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DOL TAP Employment Workshop

Employment Workshops 2 ½ Days Professionally trained facilitators Focus on resumes, interviewing & job searches Provide skills assessment & Labor Market Information

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This 2 ½ day workshop covers six core topics:

1. Personal Appraisal

Anticipate & Deal with Stress

Identify Strengths and Analyze Skills

Determine Work Preferences & Work-Related Values

Workshop Overview

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2. Career Exploration

Career Research

Assess Financial Needs

Workshop Overview (continued)

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Workshop Overview (continued)

3. Strategies for an Effective Job Search

Set Goals & Get Organized

Researching Companies

Job Search Assistance & Employment Opportunities

Creating Effective Resumes

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Workshop Overview (continued)

4. Interviews

Interview Process

Handling Questions & Answers

Body Language & “Dressing for Success”

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5. Reviewing Job Offers

Evaluate Job Offers

Negotiate Job Offers

Communicating Your Decision

Workshop Overview (continued)

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6. Support and Assistance

Dept of Defense

Dept of Labor

Dept of Veterans Affairs

Dept of Homeland Security

Small Business Administration

Federal Student Aid

Workshop Overview (continued)

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Complete a hand-written DRAFT

resume.

Understand how to use the Key to Career

Success Cards and know the resources available

to you at a One-Stop Career Center.

www.servicelocator.org

Workshop Standards and Expectations

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Conduct a mock interview and receive

feedback you can use.

Become familiar with the DVOP / LVER positions and how to contact a representative in the area you will be residing or searching for employment.

Workshop Standards and Expectations

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Workshop Administration

• Breaks

• Meals

• Dress

• Participation

• AttendanceYou are expected to attend each day of this workshop.

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For a Successful Workshop

• Turn off cell phones and pagers

• Don’t return to your office or unit

This is your time

• Take notes and ask questions

• Complete homework

Come ready with a winning attitude!

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