TRANSITION ASSISTANCE

Transition assistance services provide separating/retiring service members and their families with the skills, tools and self-confidence necessary to successfully re-enter into the civilian work force.

The goal of the program is to provide professional career development resources throughout the career lifecycle.  Per OPNAVINST 1900.2 (Series) and Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, every Sailor is eligible for and will have full access to transition services and must meet Career Readiness Standards prior to separation.

-  NAVADMINS: 334/12; 53/13

-  Pre-separation Counseling (DD Form 2648, 2648-1)

-  Individual Transition Plan Forms:

       - DD Form 2958 - service member's ITP checklist

    - ITP Block 1: needs, finances, training, certification; 

    - ITP Block 2: employment;

    - ITP Block 3: higher education.

Optional ITPs:

    - ITP Block 4: technical training;

       - ITP Block 5: entrepreneurship;

       - ITP Block 6: transition timeline

Career Readiness Standards (CRS)

The Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Checklist (DD Form 2958) will be required to provide documentation of meeting the following readiness standards to your Transition Counselor and Command representative prior to separation.  These standards are designed to increase your ability to successfully overcome any challenges you may face in pursuit of your chosen career path.

Common Readiness Standards Applicable to all Career Paths

• Attend Pre-Separation Counseling
• Complete Pre-Separation Counseling Checklist DD Form 2648 / DD Form 2648-1
• Register for VA Benefits (eBenefits)
• Prepare a  Post-Separation 12-month budget reflecting personal and family goals and obligations
• Complete Assessment Profiler
• Evaluate opportunities presented by continuing military service in a Reserve Component
• Crosswalk military skill set to civilian skills (MOS crosswalk)  to include an evaluation of the demand for those civilian skills within the potential relocation destinations
• Identify and document requirements and eligibility for licensure, certification and apprenticeships at the potential relocation destinations
• Complete the Individual Transition Plan and provide documentation of meeting the Career Readiness  Standards for the chosen career path

Employment Readiness Standards

• Complete a job application package or receive a job offer
• Receive a DoD Gold Card Certificate for DOL American Job Centers

Education and Technical Training Readiness Standards

• Complete a comparison of academic or training institution choices
• Prepare and submit an Education Application or Technical Training Package (e.g., submit application to academic institution and/or provide an acceptance letter)
• Schedule one-on-one counseling with the academic advisor from the institution you will attend
• Connect with the Student Veteran Organization at your chosen institution

Transition GPS includes

• Pre-sep counseling; Individual Transition Plan (ITP) preparation; military to civilian crosswalk; VA benefits briefing; financial planning support and job search skills building workshop provided by Department of labor.
• These elements are presented in a 5 day period and work together to incorporate post military Career Readiness Standards (CRS) which will better equip you for transition into civilian life.
• Personnel should attend Transition GPS with the following required pre-requisites:
• Completed DD Form 2648/ DD Form 2648-1
• VA E-benefits registration information (DSLogon)
• Individual Transition Plan (ITP) template (with a block 1 initiated to the best ability of separating Sailors)
• In addition, to assist members in meeting Career Readiness Standards (CRS) and to obtain the most benefit from the course, it is recommended they bring the following documentation for their own personal use during various modules of the class:
• Copy of Career Interest Assessment from O*Net "Interest Profiler"
• Copy of  your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) 
• Most recent LES  
• Copy of Evals/FITREPS
• SMART transcript and training record
• A copy of your credit report 

CAPSTONE Event:  A transition program culminating event that verifies the Service member meets the CRS and the Service member has a viable plan for transition and connects them with external agencies that can offer additional assistance to ensure a successful transition to civilian life.