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Council of College and Military Educators Conference February 13-17, 2012 Daryl R. Patrick Acting Voluntary Education Chief Marine and Family Program Personal & Professional Development Phone: (703) 784-9550 E-mail: Daryl.Patrick@usmc.mil. Overview. ● Programs ● SOCMAR Data
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Council of College and Military Educators Conference February 13-17, 2012 Daryl R. Patrick Acting Voluntary Education Chief Marine and Family Program Personal & Professional Development Phone: (703) 784-9550 E-mail: Daryl.Patrick@usmc.mil
Overview • ● Programs • ● SOCMAR Data • ● USMAP Data • ● Tuition Assistance Data • ● FY12 Initiatives
Personal and Professional Development INTEGRATION OF TRANSITION ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTARY EDUCATION AND MARINE FOR LIFE TO PREPARE MARINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION AS THEY LEAVE ACTIVE SERVICE Library Program Transition Assistance & Family Member Employment Personal Financial Management Vocational Education Relocation Assistance Personal and Professional Development Information and Referral Voluntary Education
Personal and Professional Development EXPAND APPENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE EMPOLYMENT OPTIONS IMPLEMENT PERSONAL FINANCE COURSES IN USMC PIPELINE OF TRAINING TO INCREASE FINANCIAL HEALTH Helping Marines and families build their personal and professional roadmap for successful individual and family life development ALIGN BUDGETS WITH MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS CONTINUE 24/7 ELECTRONIC LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) • Mission • Provides financial education, training, counseling, and information and referral to Service members and their families to increase financial success and operational readiness. • Scope • Saving & Investing Credit & Debt Management • Eliminating Debt Financial Protections for Military • Consumer Awareness Predatory Lending • Retirement & Estate Planning Banking & Financial Services • Funding Educational Costs Tax Planning (basics) • Large Purchases (Car/Home/TV) Home Selling & Home Options • Managing Income, Expenses & Savings • Military Pay, Allowances & Expenses • Insurance (Civilian Health, Property, Life, and LTC ) • Financial Planning for Pre/Post Deployments & Life Events • http://www.usmc-mccs.org/finance
Library Program • Mission • The mission of MCCS Libraries is to assemble, organize, preserve and make easily and freely available to all Marine personnel and their dependents balanced, unbiased collections of library materials, and accompanying library services and programs. • Scope • Educational and Research materials • Recreational and informational materials • USMC Professional Reading titles • Study Guides and Test Preparation • Internet and email access • Wi-Fi access • Quiet and Group Study Rooms • Access to DoD electronic resources • Military One Source • Navy Knowledge Online • http://library.usmc-mccs.org
Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) • Mission • RAP supports mission readiness by ensuring Marines are prepared • For reoccurring moves and the mobile lifestyle. • Scope • Lending Locker Kits • Sponsor Training • Home Buying and Selling • Individual Relocation Plan • PCS Move Workshops • Welcome Aboard Briefs/Packets • Resources • Plan My Move (PMM): http://planmymove.mhf.dod.mil • Military Installations (MI): http://www/militaryinstallation.dod.mil • http://www.usmc-mccs.org/rap/
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL • Mission: • The Information & Referral program links individual with unresolved information needs with the sources and resources that are best capable of addressing those needs. • Scope • MCCS programs • Military One Source, Home Front & other military resources • Community resources and programs • Providing these resources to Marines and their families, by responding to requests that come into the office by phone, e-mail or in person • http://www.usmc-mccs.org/inforef/
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TAMP) Mission Provide resources and assistance to enable Service members and their families to make an informed and smooth transition back to civilian life Scope Pre-separation Counseling DOL TAP Employment Workshop VA Benefits Brief Disable Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) Interview Techniques Resume and Cover Letter Writing Salary Negotiations Dress For Success Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) Form (DD-Form 2586)
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TAMP) USMC Transition Assistance Management Program Curriculum Four Pathways College/University Career & Technical Entrepreneurship Employment Pilot Sites (23 January 2012) MCB Camp Lejeune MCAS Miramar MCB Quantico MCAS Yuma * 26 March 2012 – All Marine Corp Installations will implement
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TAMP) College/University Pathway • Career Assessment • Admissions Criteria/Admission Selection Process (Essay’s/Interviews) • Standardized Tests (SAT, ACT) • Equivalency Exams (CLEP, AP Exams) • Accreditation • SMART Transcripts • Cost of College • Veterans Benefits (MGIB, Post 9/11 GI Bill) • How to Apply for Benefits (Review 22-1990) • Scholarships, Grants and Loans • Avoiding Scholarship Scams • Financial Aid (FAFSA Form) • Online Resources
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TAMP) Career & Technical Training Pathway • Research Career Employment Opportunities ◊ Federal Occupational Handbook ◊ State by State Occupational Finders • Best Fit Technical College ◊ Non Credit and credited certification/vocational training ◊ Technical College Admission Requirements ◊ In-state vs. out-of-state residency requirements
LEADERSHIP SCHOLAR PROGRAM (LSP) Purpose • Help honorably discharging Marines continue their education • Identify Marines who qualify to apply to your institution • Connect qualified those qualified Marines to your admission office • Ensure acceptance for qualified Marines
MARINE FOR LIFE Our Organization Marine For Life is a Marine Corps organization that provides nationwide assistance to Marines who are returning to civilian life. Marines reservists and Marine Veterans throughout their lives. Our Vision Marine For Life’s vision is to contribute to the well-beings of Marines by linking to a network that is responsive to their lifelong needs. Our Mission Marine For Life connects Marines with opportunities- in areas like employment, education and realizing life goals. Contact Info Telephone: 866-645-8762 Website: www.MarineForLife.org
Voluntary Education Program Mission Provides personal and professional learning opportunities for Marines regardless of duty station. Scope Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve Reserve Education Assistance Program Post 9/11 MGIB and Transferability of Benefits www.gibill.va.gov (SMART) - Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript https://www.navycollege.navy.mil
Voluntary Education Program • (SOC) - Servicemembers Opportunity College • SOCMAR - 2 • SOCMAR - 4 • (USMAP) - United Services Military Apprenticeship Program • https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil • Vocational Licensing and Certification Programs • (DANTES) – Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
FY12 Initiatives • The Marine Corps Career College Program • WEB Tuition Assistance • Implement additional TA eligibility requirements. • Marine Corps COOL