2019 TAP CURRICULUM

1. 2019 TAP CURRICULUM

2. MOC Crosswalk Overview MOC CROSSWALK MOC Crosswalk Process The Gap Analysis COURSE OVERVIEW Tools for Transition Identifying Possible Civilian Careers CivilianCredentialing Influences on Career Selection

3. WHAT TYPE OF JOB SEEKER ARE YOU?

4. Jobseeker 1. Transitioning Specialist – A service member who has held a technical military occupation and wants to continue in that occupational area in the civilian workforce. Example: An air traffic controller in the military who wants to continue as one in the civilian workforce.

5. Jobseeker 2. Transitioning Generalist – A service member who wants to utilize the general and leadership skills acquired through military service in the civilian workforce. Example: A senior NCO with instructional/training background who wants to serve as a corporate trainer.

6. Jobseeker 3. Career Switcher – A service member who wants to pursue a specific civilian occupation that is unrelated to military occupation or experiences. Example: An electronics technician who wants to become a history teacher.

7. Jobseekers 4. Undecided – A service member who has not decided on a specific career path within the civilian workforce. Example: A service member who wants to settle in a specific geographic location without a clear career path.

8. Jobseekers 5. Multi-Tracker – A service member who wants to pursue a combination of civilian opportunities that may include employment, education, technical training, entrepreneurship or volunteerism. Example: A medical corpsman who is attending college to become a registered nurse while concurrently employed part-time as an emergency medical technician.

9. THE CROSSWALK PROCESS • EXAMINE • MILITARY • EXPERIENCE • IDENTIFY • CIVILIAN • OPPORTUNITIES • IDENTIFY • REQUIREMENTS • EXPLORE THE LMI • DOCUMENT • THE GAP

10. THE GAPANALYSIS

11. HARD VS. SOFT SKILLS Hard Skills - specific, teachable knowledge and abilities that can be defined and measured Examples: software applications, language, typing, operating machinery • Soft Skills – less defined, interpersonal skills • Examples: leadership, team building, communication, problem solving

12. Verification of Military Experience & Training (VMET) • Helps with resume preparation • Translates military terminology and training into civilian terms • Establishes capabilities with prospective employers • Assists in applying to college or vocational institutes • Lists military job experience and training history • Suggests related certification and licensure • Provides civilian equivalent job titles PURPOSE OF VMET

13. Duty and Occupation Code OCCUPATION: 6317, Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Weapon Systems Technician PRIMARY OCCUPATION: • MARINE CORPS, ACTIVE: STAFF SERGEANT, Pay Grade E-6 JUL 2014 -JAN 2017 (2 Years 6 Months) • MARINE CORPS, ACTIVE: SERGEANT, Pay Grade E-5 MAR 2012 - JUL 2014 (2 Years 4 Months OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FOR: 6317 • (MCE-6317-002, Exhibit dates FEB 1998 - JUL 2014) • Installs, removes, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs components, subsystems, and ancillary equipment on installed aircraft communications, navigation, and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems. RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 6317 • Avionics Technician (DOT 823.261-026) • Avionics Technicians (ONET 49-2091.00) Occupation Description VMET: EXPERIENCE HISTORY Related Occupation

14. MILITARY TRAINING: MAR 2015 - APR 2015 NAVY COURSE: A-012-0077, Instructional Delivery Continuum (IDC) - Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) LENGTH: 2 weeks (80 hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION: • (NV-1406-0044, Exhibit dates SEP 2004 - SEP 2012) • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to deliver lectures employing recitation, questioning, self and group-paced methods of instruction, technology aids, and case study techniques. They will also be able to apply some motivational techniques to encourage learning. • Topics include Audiovisual materials, discussion, case studies, learner presentations, classroom exercises, computer- based training and lecture, communication techniques, learning objectives, instructional technology, case studies, motivation, self- and group-paced methods of instruction, and questioning techniques. Training Dates, Course Number and Length Course Description VMET:TRAININGHISTORY

15. ESS: EMPLOYEE SUMMARY SHEET(USCG) • Lists all job held to include job titles: • Rank History • Position History • Education • TMT History • Direct Access Courses • Training • Tests • Competencies • Board/Memberships • Medals and Awards

16. JOINT SERVICE TRANSCRIPT (JST)

17. COMMUNITY COLLEGE of the AIR FORCE (CCAF)

18. CG 4082 (USCG) • List of all trainings completed • Can supplement the JST and be used to boost the education and training section in GAP Analysis and on a resume

19. CREDENTIALING • May be required by law or an employer for employment • Leads to higher pay or improves promotion potential • Demonstrates transferability of military skills and relevance in the civilian workforce Licensure Certification Apprenticeship

20. TYPES OF CREDENTIALS • CERTIFICATIONS: • Lean Six Sigma • PMP • Microsoft • X-Ray Techs • Physical Therapy Aide • LICENSURE: • Doctor/Nurse • Teacher • Counselor • Plumber • CPA • Analyst • APPRENTICESHIP: • Electrician • Plumber • Software Development • Plasterers • Carpenters

21. GAP ANALYSIS ACTIVITY WHERE AM I NOW? • Use the VMET, JST, CCAF, CG-4082 and Professional Evaluations, to find the following information: • Experience and Skill • Education and Training • Credentials (license, certifications, apprentices) • Complete the “Where am I now?” section of the Gap Analysis.

22. O*NET INTEREST PROFILER www.mynextmove.org/explore

23. MY NEXT MOVE FOR VETERANS www.mynextmove.org/vets

24. GAP ANALYSIS ACTIVITY WHERE AM I GOING? • Use the O*NET Interest Profiler, My Next Move for Veterans and COOL websites to find the following information: • Experience and Skill • Education and Training • Credentials (license, certifications, apprentices) • Complete the “Where am I going?” section of the Gap Analysis.

25. INFLUENCES ON CAREER SELECTION

26. INFLUENCES ON CAREER SELECTION • Should I choose a career based on where I would like to live? • Should I let my career dictate where I live? • Should I choose a career based on where the jobs are most plentiful and/or lucrative?

27. Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov • Subject areas • Inflation & prices • Spending & time use • Unemployment • Employment • Pay & Benefits • Regional offices • Programs A-Z

28. GAP ANALYSIS ACTIVITY • LABOR MARKET INFORMATION • Use O*NET and My Next Move for Veterans to find the following information: • Location • Salary • Job Outlook • Complete the Part B: LMI section of the Gap Analysis.

29. GAP ANALYSIS ACTIVITY • DOCUMENT THE GAP • Analyze your findings under “Where am I now?” and compare to “Where am I going?” • Fill in the “What do I need to fill the gap?” • Experience and Skill • Education and Training • Credentials (license, certifications, apprentices) • Examine Part B: Final Analysis • a. Is this a good career/job to pursue?

30. SUMMARY • Ensure current track is correct based on your GAP analysis • Identify and pursue next steps in your transition process • Contact your local personnel office for accuracy of your official military record DON’T FORGET TO: • Complete the Transition Assistance Program Participant Assessment for the MOC Crosswalk www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp/

31. QUESTIONS? Reminder: We are here to help YOU! If you have any questions at any point during your transition, please let us know.