Transition Resources

When transitioning out of the military due to a separation or retirement, there are many resources available to help you access benefits that may be available to you. Check out the following websites for more information on your military benefits and services.

TAP Workshop Participants

http:/www.dmdc.osd.mil/vmet

Class Instructions

1)       Please make arrangements to attend all 4 days of TAP
2)       Dress is Business Casual (no jeans or PT gear)
3)       Please print out your VMET prior to attending class (use the link above)
4)       Please print out the documents linked above and bring them with you on the first day of class
5)       If you have any questions or concerns please call 634-3366 and ask for the TAP coordinator

 

Local Job Search Websites
USA Jobs (Federal Jobs) http://www.usajobs.opm.gov Federal employment worldwide
Kadena Civilian Personnel 18mss.dpcs@kadena.af.mil Organization e-mail to Kadena Civilian Personnel Flight
Kadena NAF Personnel http://www.kadenaservices.com Kadena Non-appropriated Fund Employment
Marine Corp Community Services http://mccsokinawa.com/jobs Marine Corp Community Services Personnel
Marine Corp Human Resources http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil Website of Marine Corp Human Resources
Army Civilian Personnel https://cpol.army.mil Website of the Army Civilian Personnel Office
DoDDS Jobs http://www.pac.dodea.edu Employment with Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools
AAFES Recruiting Office http://www.aafes.com Worldwide Exchange Headquarters Recruiting Office
Community Bank http://www.dodcommunitybank.com Bank located on Kadena Air Base
Pentagon Federal Credit Union DSN: 632-7328
United Services Organization (USO) DSN: 633-0438
National Job Search Websites
USA Jobs (Federal Jobs) http://www.usajobs.opm.gov Federal employment worldwide
Job Bank http://www.jobbankinfo.org Thousands of new jobs are posted daily.
GI Jobs http://www.gijobs.net/ Job openings for prior military members
Military Hire http://www.militaryhire.com/ A job search network
Veteran Zone http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/ Job search from Hire Vets First
Go Defense http://www.go-defense.com Official DoD website for civilians working in national defense
Office of Personnel Management http://www.opm.gov Official OPM website for Federal Government employment
Military Job Board http://www.military.com The nation's largest job board and marketing firm for military members
Resource Information and Research Websites
Transition Assistance http://www.taonline.com/ Transition assistance information and tools for separating military
DoD Transportal http://www.dodtransportal.org/ This site is designed specifically to those leaving active duty
Fed World http://www.fedworld.gov/ A gateway to government information
Career Info Net http://www.careerinfonet.org Locate information from career assessment to college test preparation
O*Net Interest Profiler http://www.onetcenter.org/IP.html Identifies broad areas of interest based on your preferences
Veteran's Information
GI Bill Information http://www.gibill.va.gov Information on the Montgomery GI Bill program
O*Net Center http://www.onetcenter.org/ Contains information on occupation-specific descriptors
Veteran's Affairs http://www.va.gov Link to the Department of Veteran's Affairs
Transition Bulletin Board http://ww.dmdc.osd.mil/ot Transition information for veterans
Turbo TAP http://www.turbotap.org Transition plan assistance and information
DANTES http://www.dantes.doded.mil/ Off-duty educational support
Vet Success http://www.vetsuccess.gov/ Reemployment for veterans
Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov Assistance for individuals starting a business
Military Spouse Assistance
Military Spouse Careers http://www.military.com/spouse The official DoD career center for military spouses
Military Spouse Resources http://www.milspouse.org/ Employment and relocation information for family members
Spouse Employment Information http://www.msccn.org/ Spouse corporate career network