Resources

Books:

  1. Transition Tools: Professional Credentials Make A Different” by Dr. Randall Mauldin

    • A Guide to Translating Your Military Skills with Professional Credentials

  2. "From the Battlefield to the Boardroom" by Orrin Woodward

    • An insightful read about translating leadership and organizational skills from the military to the civilian corporate world.

  3. "Business Networking for Veterans" by Michael Lawrence Faulkner & Andrea Nierenberg

    • A guide for veterans to leverage their military training in a new context, highlighting the importance of networking.

  4. "Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide" by Janet Farley

    • Offers practical advice and tips for veterans on job searching, resume writing, and interviewing.

Websites:

  1. Army IgnitED Official Site

    • https://www.Army IgnitED.com/

    • The official site for Army IgnitED, offering comprehensive resources, credentialing information, and more for active-duty soldiers.

  2. Military.com Transition Center

  3. O*NET OnLine

    • https://www.onetonline.org/

    • An invaluable resource for exploring civilian jobs matching military occupational codes, aiding transition and planning.

  4. VetJobs

  5. LinkedIn's Military and Veterans Program

  6. Military OneSource

Using these resources, transitioning military personnel can find support, guidance, and tools to help them leverage their military expertise effectively in the civilian sector. Whether through formal education, networking, or job placement, there are many avenues to ensure success post-military service.

Directory of Useful Contacts and Organizations:

  1. Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (DoD TAP)

    • Website: https://www.dodtap.mil/

    • Description: Provides information, access to essential documents, and training to ensure Service members leaving active duty are prepared for their next step in civilian life. (“Tuition Assistance Program for Service Members | The Official Army ...”)

  2. Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS)

    • Website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets

    • Description: Helps veterans, transitioning service members, and military families find meaningful employment opportunities.

  3. Hire Heroes USA

    • Website: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

    • Description: Offers free job search assistance to U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses and helps companies connect with opportunities to hire you.

  4. Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

    • Website: https://www.moaa.org/

    • Description: Offers career transition services, benefits counseling, and educational assistance to veterans and their families.

  5. American Corporate Partners (ACP)

    • Website: https://www.acp-usa.org/

    • Description: Provides veterans with mentoring opportunities and other career development services.

  6. Veteran Jobs Mission

  7. Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)

  8. Student Veterans of America (SVA)

    • Website: https://www.studentveterans.org/

    • Description: Provides military veterans with the resources and support to succeed in higher education and subsequent employment.

  9. Feds Hire Vets

  10. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes

    • Website: https://www.hiringourheroes.org/

    • Description: A nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.

  11. Military.com's Veteran Employment Center

  12. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Employment Resources

Transitioning military personnel can benefit significantly from these contacts and organizations dedicated to aiding your reintegration into civilian life. Exploring each resource and seeing which ones align best with individual needs is recommended.