Military Transition

Program for transitioning soldiers to get skills training in the last few months of their active duty time. Also known as the career skills program (CSP). https://skillbridge.osd.mil/

Document that can help prepare resumes and job applications. https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/public/faq/Training-VMET

ACS program that can help transitioning soldiers, spouses, retirees, etc. find employment as well as counsel and help with resumes among other services. https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/employment-readiness-program

Available to transitioning soldiers as well as spouses and can assist in transitioning as well as job hunting. https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-pathfinder-transition-program

Soldiers who plan to file a disability claim through the VA can do so while still on active duty if they know their separation date and it is 180-90 days prior to it. https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/general/BDDFactSheet.pdf

Veterans who are 10% or more service-related disabled and already out or a 20% pre discharge disability rating may be eligible to apply for this program which helps with job training, employment, and education. https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/eligibility/

If you’re a service member or Veteran and have a disability that was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible. https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/eligibility/

Transition resources for servicemembers. https://www.military-transition.org/resources.html (non gov source)

Organization that offers additional transitioning classes, no cost OSHA/security certifications, VA classes, etc. (non gov source) https://veteranstransitionsupport.org/programs/

Program that sets up transitioning soldiers with mentors that can help them succeed once out of military service. (non gov source) https://www.veterati.com/

Program to help transitioning soldiers get mentorship, aimed at soldiers wanting to start their own business. https://boots2suits.com/ (non gov source)

Course from the small business administration about how to start your own business and gaining funding as a veteran. https://sba.my.site.com/s/b2b-course-information (non gov source)

Provides community, programs, and courses to veterans and spouses to start a business or startup. https://bunkerlabs.org (non gov source)

Transitioning counseling and leadership development program. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/core-leadership-program.html (non gov source)

Career mentoring for transitioning soldiers and spouses. https://www.ementorprogram.org/donate-2/ (non gov source)

Offers mentorship program to transitioning service members and spouses. (non gov source) https://usmc-mccs.org/articles/ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-mentoring-and-american-corporate-partners/

Organization that offers job fairs, job hunting, etc. (non gov source) https://recruitmilitary.com/

Transitioning resource. (non gov source) https://vetjourney.com/

Transitioning services for veterans in person and online. https://fourblock.org/

Internships for transitioning Soldiers. https://www.shift.org/ (non gov source)

Courses aimed at technology and computer skills. https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/vettec-high-tech-program/

Program aimed at veterans and transitioning soldiers that covers the cost of bachelor’s degrees at top colleges and universities. (non gov source) https://www.possefoundation.org/shaping-the-future/posse-veterans-program

Helps transitioning soldiers and veterans prepare for top colleges and universities. (non gov source) https://www.warrior-scholar.org/

Nonprofit that provides free college and grad school application counseling. (non gov source) https://service2school.org/

Provides training and certification to transitioning soldiers and spouses. (non gov source) https://www.hireheroesusa.org/industrial-logos/o2o/

Provides free job searching for transitioning soldiers, veterans, and spouses. https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

Helps connect transitioning soldiers, veterans, and spouses with American businesses. https://www.hiringourheroes.org/

Promotes career development, support, and retention of veterans through the global finance service industry. https://veteransonwallstreet.com/

Nonprofit that provides transitioning soldiers with business suits, professional, attire or other clothing to help them find a job. (non gov source) https://www.saveasuit.org/

Nonprofit that provides transitioning soldiers with training in an apprenticeship trade. https://helmetstohardhats.org