1 The purpose and minimum standards that much be covered for each element on the DD 2648.

2 DoD recognized resources and tools that can connect Service members with community-based resources once they return to the civilian community:  TurboTAP.org  National Resource Directory  One-Stop Career Centers  Military One Source  Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office  Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals and Vet Centers  Department of Housing and Urban Development  State Department of Veterans Affairs  Transition Assistance Advisors (TAAs)  Veterans and Military Service Organizations  Student Veterans of America  Chamber of Commerce

3  Explain the effects of a career change  Identify coping techniques  Referral information

4  Availability and location  Mandatory attendance  Workshop Content information  Post-Military Employment Resources

5  Documentation correction process  Utilization  Referral information

 O*NET resources  Program and features  mynextmove.org for potential occupations 

7  Certification requirements  Licensure  Certification  GI Bill Utilization  Referral contact information

 Organized Around Customers (Job Seeker, Business, Students, Workforce Professionals)  Labor Market Information  Occupational Profiles  Career Resource Library & Research Database  Licensing Information  Multiple Career Tools

 Identify credentials related to military occupations  Civilian credentialing requirements  Financial assistance 

10  Apprenticeship programs  Recognized by DOL 

11  Base Education Offices  Educational Opportunities and Non- traditional Education  CLEP and SOC  DANTES Standardized Tests  Referral contact information

 Identify credentials related to military occupations  Civilian credentialing requirements  Financial assistance 

 Comprehensive separation site  Resources for money management, veteran benefits, education and training, health care and more  My Decision Points (ITP) 

 Designed for separating service members  Translates military skills and experience  Job search tools and databases

 Every state has a job board for their state  Employers can search for applicants  Applicants can search for positions  es.aspx es.aspx

 Non-profit, public, and community organizations  Register for PACS  Referral contact

17  Eligibility and Qualifications  Stipend/Bonus  Employment Opportunities   Referral contact information

 Official job site of the federal government  OPM website  One-stop source for federal jobs 

 DOD job website  Careers in national defense  Entry level to executive level 

20  Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)  Veteran Preference  Special Hiring Authority ◦ Veterans Recruitment Appointment ◦ 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans  Referral contact information ◦ OPM:

21  Maximizing participation  Eligible small businesses  Veteran advantages  and  Referral contact information

22  Eligibility requirements  Define NAF  Referral contact information

23  Types of Services Available  Locations and Resources   Service Locator

Goal: Increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants. Improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.  Eligibility  Program and Services Available  Referral Information

25  Small Business Administration ◦ Services ◦ Veteran Advantages  Patriot Express Loan ◦ Eligibility ◦ Amounts  Referral Information 

26  Congressionally mandated  Reinforcement of assistance to Veterans  Referral Contact Information 

27  Time frames  Eligibility  Granting PTDY/TAD  Referral contact information

28  Time frames/extensions  Extended housing allowance  Entitlements  Referral contact information

29  Base housing  Rental property  HUD  Entitlements and options  Referral contact information

30  Eligibility  Availability  Veterans’ Educational Benefits  Upward Bound   Referral contact information

31  Base education offices  Resources and services  Referral contact information

32  Eligibility and Time Frames for Transitional Health Care  TRICARE  Delta Dental  Referral contact information

 Research the state  Explore options

34  Continued Health Care Benefit Program  Time frames  Explain health system and relation to family members  Importance of researching medical coverage options  Separating with military health issues  Referral contact information

35  Conversion information and time frames  Amounts and restrictions  Personal choice   Referral contact information

36  Coverage  Amounts and restrictions   Referral contact information

37  Coverage and eligibility  Amounts and restrictions   Referral contact information

38  Coverage  Amounts and restrictions   Referral contact information

39  Coverage and eligibility  Amounts and restrictions   Referral contact information

40  Coverage  Amounts and restrictions  Personal choice   Referral contact information

41  SBP  TSP  Military vs. Civilian Pay  Referral contact information

42  Eligibility  Referral contact information

43  Eligibility  Explain Benefit  Contact Information

44  Budgeting  Debt Management  Referral contact information

45  Savings  Investments  Referral contact information

46  Obligation  Eligibility qualifications  Referral contact information

47  State benefits vary state to state  Eligibility and examples  Website resource

48  Available Assistance  Referral information

49  Mandatory briefing requirement  Referral information

50  ITP development  ITP completion  Employment and Tracks  Capstone  Referral information

51  Defense Language Volunteer Program  Informs military personnel who speak a foreign language of opportunities.  Outreach programs  Privacy Act requirements