Transcript Title of Brief Date of Brief - Scott AFB AFRC

Before Class Starts
• Get out your Individual Transition Assistance
Plan (ITP) to ensure it’s completed through
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Scott A&FRC Transition
Goals, Plans, Success
Overview
SUPPORTS SERVICE MEMBER CAREER READINESS
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Need to Know
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Alternate Duty Location
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0800 – 1700 daily….if you are not here on time you are not in attendance
If you have an emergency, call 256-8668 to let us know
No Pre-Sign-ins
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Cell Phones – on vibrate and no class during class unless an emergency
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Dress
– Professional casual – this is your alternate worksite
• No t-shirts, jeans, tennis shoes, or military uniform
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Emergency Exits
– SIP/ Evacuation Site
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Rest Rooms
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Coffee, Soda & Snack Machines/ Water Fountain
– Volunteer for: Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate monitor?
• $1.00 per day or $3.00 for the week
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Need to Know
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Smoking Area
In the back only/no smoking in front parking lot unless you are in your car
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Special needs/requests
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Laptops
– Sign out/in daily on log
• Plug in to recharge at the end of each day
– Please use only for TAP related activities
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Cleanup
– You may leave your books, but please police your area at the end of each day and
put chairs back
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OSD TAP GPS Assessment: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp
- Can complete after each section or at the end of the course, you will
receive reminders along the way
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Course Overview
Day 1
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Transition Overview
ITP
Resilience & Mentorship
Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk
Financial Module
Day 2 , 3, 4
-- Dept of Labor Employment Workshop
Day 5
– Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Benefits & Voc Rehab & E-Benefits
– ITP Review
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This is About Perspective
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
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To get the most out of the Transition Goals, Plans, Success curriculum and
experience YOU need to;
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Be on time -- Be courteous -- Be engaged -- Come prepared
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Discuss issues with family and friends
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STAY POSITIVE
WHERE IS MY TAP GPS ROADMAP?
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Your Individual Transition Plan is like your TAP GPS roadmap
As such you need to bring it to all TAP GPS sessions
• It should be your map, compass and your “master notes” page containing
the programs and agencies YOU want and need to explore.
Bottom Line Up Front
 In response to President Obama’s 5 August 2011 address at the Washington Navy
Yard, multiple agencies collaborated to redesign the Transition Assistance Program
(TAP) to embed Career Readiness Standards as core to a successful transition
 Key Elements of Re-designed TAP allow Service members to depart ”career ready”
 Updated program supports individual Service members needs and goals
 Individual focus on personal goals – education and/or employment
 Members develop an individual transition plan to meet new Career
Readiness Standards
 TAP GPS Curriculum includes:
 Critical job search skills
 MOC crosswalk between military skills/experience converted to civilian
knowledge, skills and abilities
 Revamped VA benefits briefs
 The proposed programs are fully compliant with the VOW to Hire Heroes Act
REDESIGNED SERVICE MEMBER TRANSITION SUPPORT
Capstone
STRUCTURED & INTEGRATED TRANSITION MODEL
Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
The ITP is your roadmap to a successful transition
– Introduced the ITP during your pre-separation counseling
– ITP is critical to your transition and this week’s workshop
– Daily updates will be required after each block of instruction
– Your completed ITP will be reviewed the last day of workshop
 It is your plan...make changes/updates throughout the week!
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ITP Purpose
ITP includes indentifying individual tasks to match your goals
– You may have more than one track to complete:
Tracks include:
1. Employment
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Education
4. Technical/Vocational
All applicable sections need to be completed
If a statement does not pertain to you, complete
with N/A
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Resilient Transitions
Group Exercise
• Identify challenges you may have as a military
member transitioning into civilian life
• Identify challenges you think your family will
have as you separate or retire from military
service
• Identify what you will enjoy the most about
leaving military service
• Identify what you will miss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqYGpW_dzM&feature=related
What were YOU thinking?
• Family Considerations
– Expectations
– Roles, responsibilities, routines
– Relocation
– Finances
– Culture and community support
– Stress
• Communication is KEY!
How do I keep my head in the game?
• It’s as easy as A + B = C
– Activating event
– Beliefs
– Consequences
• Albert Ellis
What am I supposed to do about it?
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Keep it simple
Rest, eat well, exercise
Maintain a routine
Break tasks into small parts
Let friends be friends
Build breaks into daily routine
Acknowledge and accept feelings
Anything else I can do?
• Predictability
– Adverse effects less likely when event is predictable
• Controllability
– Sense of control leads to positive results
• Relationships
– Strong relationships increase resilience to stress
• Trust
– Sets positive expectations, decreases stress
• Meaning
– Provides greater sense of purpose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45yT_mnHFpM&feature=relmfu
Do I really have to talk about it?
• Military life exposes us to broad spectrum of people and
events
• Some experiences may leave a lasting impression that
impacts our ability to achieve our goals
• These issues need to be addressed as part of your
Individual Transition Plan to ensure a successful transition
Who Can Help
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Life Skills Programs
Counseling/Support Groups
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
Financial Education and Counseling
Parenting Programs
Relocation Assistance
Employment/Transition Assistance
Deployment/Homecoming Programs
Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program
Information and Referral Services
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Military One Source
Chaplain
Base Legal
Veterans Administration
Medical Treatment Facilities
Military Family Network
National Resource Directory
Substance Abuse Professionals
A Mentor?
Mentorship
When might you need a mentor?
Value of a Mentor
• Someone to help you and nurture your career.
• Are willing to share ideas, skills, knowledge, and
expertise.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, acts as a role
model, and takes a personal interest.
• Can help establish goals and planning priorities.
Mentor Characteristics
Willing to share their knowledge.
Flexible.
Demonstrate competency in the subject matter.
Encourage and support personal growth.
Direct in dealing with situations and people.
Honest when providing positive and constructive
feedback.
• Understands the parameters and requirements of the
relationship.
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Additional Resources
Army Mentorship Program
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Navy Mentorship Program
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Air Force Mentorship Guidance/Information
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USMC Mentorship Guidance/Information
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Okay, let’s wrap this up!
• Stress is a normal part of the transition process, manage it or it
will manage you
• Your “family” is transitioning and needs to be kept in the loop
• Traumatic events, emotional injuries, and physical injuries are
part of the military experience
• There are abundant resources available to support you and
your loved ones through the entire process
• Mentors are a valuable addition to your team to help you
accomplish a successful transition!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Transition GPS Participant Assessment
• Please complete Resilient Portion of
Assessment
– https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp
Please Complete the
Pre-Assessment Form
• Module Pre-requisite (please take out)
•MOC participant book on CD
•VMET
•Transcripts
•Performance Reports
Module Purpose
• Outcome
•Complete Gap Analysis
• Competencies
•Identify skill sets required for civilian jobs
•Research selected geographic locations and demand occupations by
LMI
• Objectives
•Interpret VMET to civilianize military terminology
•Identify needed credentials/education
•Identify gaps between current KSA as they relate to civilian reqs
•Identify primary & alternate occupational goals based on LMI
•Update Individual Transition Plan (ITP) pages 6 – 8
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CIVILIAN
USING THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL CODE
Explore the
LMI
Identify
requirements
Identify civilian
opportunities
Examine
military
experience
Document
the gap
1 Transitioning Specialist
2 Transitioning Generalist
3 Career Switcher
4 Undecided
5 Multi-Tracker
Identify Strengths and Challenges
The VMET provides the following
information:
• Course number
• Course title
• Course description
• Course length
• Dates of training and experience
• Recommendation for college credit
(on some courses)
Helps member prepare resume
Translates military terminology and training into civilian terms
Establishes capabilities with prospective employers
Assists in applying to college or vocational institute
Lists military job experience and training history
Recommends college credit information
Certification and licensure
Civilian equivalent job titles
Service Transcripts
• Sailor and Marine American Council on Education
Registry Transcript (SMART)
• Army American Council on Education Registry
Transcript (AART)
• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Licensure
Certification
Apprenticeship
Credentials:
May be required by law or by an employer for
entry into employment
Lead to higher pay or improve prospects for promotion
Demonstrates to civilian employers that training
and skills attained in the military are on par with
those gained through traditional civilian pathways.
Credentials
Licensure
Apprenticeships
• Career One Stop Certifications
– http://www.hrci.org
• Navy Cool
• Army Cool
– https://www.cool.army.mil/
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Certifications
– http://www.hrci.org
• Army COOL:
Two Major Influences on Career Selection
Geographic Location
Labor Market Information (LMI)
Determine your potential priorities:
 Pursuing a location without your desired
profession
 Pursuing your profession regardless of
location
 Identifying an alternative profession
because of your selected location
LMI can help you:
 Understand today’s complex workforce
 Explore civilian occupations based on
employment levels and trends
 Make informed career decisions
Research/explore which geographic
locations:
 Cost of living and finding housing
 Moving costs
 Family relocation
 Reserve Component – continuum of
service
Research/explore:
 National, state, and local employment
statistics, job forecasts, wages, and
demographics
 A military skills translator to identify a
civilian occupation
 LMI data and compare geographic areas
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GAP Analysis
• Get out computers
• Open Gap Analysis form
– CD or www.scottafrc.com: transition
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• Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Track
will help you further explore aspects to consider
• Update your ITP with information you’ve researched
• Note alterations to your track selection
• Identify and pursue next steps in your transition process
• Contact your local personnel office for accuracy of your official
military record
Additional Resources
• VA For VETS: www.VAforVets.va.gov
• Hero2Hire (H2H www.h2h.jobs
• Army COOL: www.cool.army.milhttps://www.cool.army.mil/
• Navy COOL: www.cool.navy.mil
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov
Must Complete A Career
Additional Resources
Assessment
Career Readiness Standard
• Aptitude
• Interests
• Strengths
• Skills
Go to My Next Move – O*NET Interest Profiler
O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move
In-depth Assessments available at:
www.dantes.kuder.com
https://online.cpp.com
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Transition Milestones/Timeline: ITP pgs 28 – 30
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