Military & Family Readiness Center Last updated Aug 2020 Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Virtual Individual Initial Counseling (IC) & Pre-Separation (PreSep) Counseling 1
Administrative Notes Audio: please use mute if not talking. There may be a delay www.macdillfss.com (all TAP documents) https://milconnect-pki.dmdc.osd.mil (Access to DODTAP) 6FSS.FSH.TAP@us.af.mil (TAP Org Box) TAP workshops: JKO (until 29 Sep) or LMS (starting 1 Oct). Zoom version being established 2
Introductions ITP / Self-Assessment / VMET / Transcripts / eBenefits / DS Login Retiring or Separating? Anyone less than 365 / 90? (JKO or Wait) Tier? eForm (DD2648): Initiated already / will be signed today 3
Today’s Objectives Individualized Counseling / TAP Overview • Review TAP Compliance, Career Readiness Standards, & Tracks • Discuss Self-Assessment Form • Discuss Tier Designation & Impact on CRS • Discuss Individual Transition Plan (ITP), VMET, CCAF/JST Pre-Separation Counseling • Specific Curriculum Topics (use Notes Page) • Introduce Entitlements, Benefits, Services, & Programs • Provide contacts and resources • Incorporate topics in to your Transition Plan TAP Enterprise Solution (TAP ES) – DODTAP • Navigate DODTAP / TAP ES 4 • Initiate / Sign eForm (DD2648)
TAP Overview • Standardized Curriculum • Self-Assessment & Individualized Counseling • 180 days or more AD service Congressionally Mandated • Embedded Career Readiness Standards • Starts 365 days before leaving military • Expires after 3 years (PreSep completion) • DOL • DOE • DOD • DHS Partnerships • VA • OPM • SBA • Standardized Learning • Multi-Part Curriculum Outcome Based • Tiers: Flexible / Focus on Preparedness • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 5
TAP Overview Preparing Yourself What What are Tracks your support Concerns / your goals? Priorities? Do you Have you have created a barriers to plan? your goals? What What are resources Goals your career do you values? need?
1 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAYS 1 DAY FY19 NDAA CHANGES Day 3 - DOL ELECTED Day 1 - DoD Day 2 - VA BENEFITS TO TAP EMPLOYMENT DAY TRACKS TRANSITION DAY AND SERVICES 6 3 4 5 Some Exemptions Tier 3 Only Mandatory for All Mandatory for All INDIVIDUALIZED PRE-SEPARATION DOL Employment INITIAL Overview of Explores VA benefits Managing Your Track COUNSELING COUNSELING (IC) employment earned by the Transition DOD Education Track Mandatory for All topics and best MOC Crosswalk service member and Mandatory for All SBA practices. Financial Planning how to apply them. Entrepreneurship Additional How to leverage 1 2 Track Employment earned benefits for DOL Vocational Track services covered the best possible NLT 365 days prior to NLT 365 days prior to in Employment outcome . separation or retirement Sep or Ret Track Tier II: As a Group Completed Personal Culminating event in which Commanders verify achievement of Career 7 Tier I & III: 1on1 Self-Assessment Readiness Standards (CRS) and viable ITP prior to transition. 30 Min Assigned to a Tier Must occur no later than 90 days before separation. CAPSTONE Initialize Individual Validate Career Readiness Standards and Compliance Final Step If not ready, referred to appropriate agency via a “Warm Handover.” Transition Plan (ITP) Mandatory for All Statement of benefits to be received no later than 30 days post-transition. Scheduled for Pre-Sep (Group or SEC. 1142 SEC. 1144 1on1) Title 10, Chapter 58 TRANSITION ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUR AS EARLY AS 24 MONTHS FOR THOSE RETIRING, AND NO LATER THAN 365 DAYS FOR THOSE SEPARATING/TRANSITIONING
TAP Overview Compliance Review (Workshops) Compliance Standard Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Required Required Required 1. Initial Counseling (IC) (1on1) (Group) (1on1) Required Required Required 2. PreSep Counseling (1on1) (Group) (1on1) Required Required Required 3. One-Day DOD Workshop (Day 1) (Group) (Group) (Group) Required Required Required 4. One-Day VA Workshop (Day 2) (Group) (Group) (Group) Exemptions • Retiring with 20+ Years 5. One-Day DOL Workshop (Day 3) • Proof of Full-Time Civilian Employment • Proof of Acceptance to Full-Time College • Reservist who previously attended Not Not 1 Track Required 6. Two-Day Tracks (4 different Tracks) Required Required (Group) 8 Required Required Required 7. Capstone (Compliance / CRS Review) (1on1) (1on1) (1on1)
TAP Overview Career Readiness Standards (CRS) CRS Requirement (validated during Capstone) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 1. Complete ITP Required Required Required 2. Register with eBenefits Required Required Required 3. Complete Continuum of Service Required Required Required Opportunity (Separatees Only) 4. Complete GAP Analysis or Not Required Required Provide Verification of Employment Required Not 5. Post-Military Financial Plan Required Required Required Not Not 6. Attend at least 1 two-day Track Required Required Required Required if taking 7. Complete a draft resume or Not Required if taking Employment Provide proof of full-time employment Required Employment Track Track 8. Complete comparison of Higher Required if taking Required if taking Not Education or Technical Training Education or Education or 9 Required Vocational Track Vocational Track Institution options
TAP Overview Tracks and Corresponding Standards (DOL) • Interviewing, Resume Writing, Salary Employment Negotiating, etc… Tiers I & II Track • Standard = Resume All Tracks Optional (DOE) • Assist with Education Benefits Higher Education • Standard = Comparison of Higher Track Education Institution Options Tier III MUST attend (DOL) • Assist with Credentialing Research at least 1 Track Vocational Training • Standard = Comparison of Technical Track Training Institution Options If you attend a Track, you must (SBA) • Small Business Opportunities * complete the Entrepreneurship Franchises * Federal Contractor associated Standard Track • Standard = None 10
TAP Overview JKO Instructions (Ending 29 Sep) • JKO instruction page available at www.macdillfss.com 11 • JKO used for all remaining TAP steps, except Capstone
TAP Overview Capstone (Final Step of TAP) • NLT 90 days before leaving military When? • Prior to Terminal Leave or Final-Out • Currently completing Capstones via Phone or Email 1on1 Appointment via Phone & Email • Must be scheduled • TAP Compliance (workshops) Confirmed • Career Readiness Standards (deliverables) Confirmed MFRC • MBR / TAP Counselor Sign eForm Validation • CC or Designee Email entered in eForm • Email Token Initiated to CC/Designee • Final Review/Confirmation of Compliance Commander Validation • Digitally Signs DD2648 12
TAP Overview Individual Self-Assessment Prerequisite to PreSep / TAP Refer to your completed assessment NLT 365 days before separating Identifies preparedness and determines your “Tier”, based on scoring factors Tier I: Fully Prepared Tier II: Partially Prepared Tier III: Least Prepared Tier dictates specific requirements Assists with Plans, Goals, and identifying Barriers 13
TAP Overview Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Required to begin PreSep Refer to your copy Validated in Capstone Your Roadmap Addresses Individual & Family Needs Benefits & Entitlements Financial Preparedness Job Related Training Career Exploration & Path Track Resource to support path
TAP Overview Resources (DODTAP.MIL) Managing Your Transition (Timelines) Compliance Statement of Info Benefits “Resources/ FAQ” Tab Career Tracks Info Readiness Standards Capstone Info 15
Additional M&FRC Workshops Employment Classes (monthly) (available virtually) Targeted for spouses, dependents, retired svc members Career Exploration, Marketing, Resume, Interview/Salary Negotiating Ten Steps to a Federal Job (monthly) (available virtually) LinkedIn (monthly) (no virtual) Join “ MacDill AFB Transition Program ” Group Training videos under above group Communicating for Success (qrtly / 2 hrs) (no virtual) Career Fairs (qrtly / 4 hours) (available virtually) EFMP 201 (qtrly / 2 hrs) (1on1 appointments) Registration: Required for all workshops (828-0145) Advertising: Facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/macdill-afrc) or 16 www.macdillfss.com – Support Services tab / M&FRC link
PreSeparation Counseling Serves as your Personal Needs Assessment Introduce Topics, Services, Programs, and Resources Notes Summary Page: Identify relevant topics Ref DODTAP - Resources/FAQ Ref WWW.MACDILLFSS.COM 17
Counseling Item 1 Effects of a Career Change Effects Stress: Not an attitude, trait or personal characteristic… It’s a physical response to the situation. If ignored, can lead to conflict, mental or physical illness Loss of identity: rank, title, position, authority, uniform, supervision, culture, etc. Indicators Fatigue Sleeping & Eating Patterns Irritable / Angry Distant from others Substance abuse 18
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