Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers programs designed to address the employment, training, and job security needs of over 200,000 military service members who transition to civilian life each year.
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP), provided under 10 U.S.C. 1144 (govinfo.gov), is a cooperative interagency effort among the Department of Labor, and the Departments of Defense, Education, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs, the Small Business Administration and the Office of Personnel Management.
DOL’s portion of TAP provides information, tools, and training aimed to help transitioning service members and their spouses establish positive employment outcomes following their military careers.
The VETS Resource Guide (PDF) contains links to access many online resources discussed in our workshops as well as other important resources for veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and caregivers.
Upcoming TAP classes are listed for all service components and locations at Transition Assistance Program (tapevents.mil).
Employment Navigator and Partnership Program (ENPP)
One-on-one career assistance as a personal guide for transitioning service members and spouses.
Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses (TEAMS)
Employment-focused workshops to help military spouses and caregivers meet their employment goals.
Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT)
For veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses.
ON-INSTALLATION TRAINING
Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT)
EFCT is a one-day foundational workshop that introduces the essential tools that will help you find success in your job search. Learn how to set yourself apart from other applicants and make a memorable impression on employers.
Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW)
DOLEW is a two-day employment workshop that focuses on best practices in the job search process. This workshop provides extensive training to help you write an impactful resume, build your network, search for employment, develop interviewing skills, and enhance negotiation tactics.
Career and Credential Exploration (C2E)
C2E is a two-day, optional Vocational Track that helps you identify your desired career and create a plan to attain it. Participants complete self-assessments that are designed to assist with making career decisions and explore ways to gain new skills and training.
ONLINE LEARNING
With the approval from the TAP manager/counselor, these courses provide service members, who are unable to attend TAP in-person, with the ability to fulfill their TAP requirements online. The eLearning is available to transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses through the DoD Transition Online Learning (TOL) system.
Wounded Warrior and Caregiver Employment Workshop (WWCEW)
WWCEW offers wounded, ill, or injured transitioning service members, and those in the IDES process an alternative to fulfill their DOL one-day EFCT requirement. This self-paced online training is fully accessible. Caregivers can also benefit from taking this course. All online participants can register for the instructor-led virtual Q&A Session for questions and assistance on the workshop.
Find TAP classes near you
Transitioning service members, please contact your installation TAP office for registration requirements, prerequisites, or additional information.