Fixing TAP’s Biggest Flaw—How to Improve the DOL Employment Workshop Now

The 1-week Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to equip service members with tools and resources for a smooth transition…

Why Your Veteran Workforce Struggles Early On and How You Can Help Them

In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced persistent challenges in finding qualified talent to fill critical roles….

Why Your Student Veterans Struggle in Their First Year

Every year, about 200,000 active-duty, guard, and reserve service members transition out of the military. While exact data is scarce,…

Why the SkillBridge Program Struggles and How to Fix It

SkillBridge, introduced in 2011 as a pilot program to support military transition, allows eligible service members to intern with civilian…

Why An Ad Hoc Approach to Military Transition Does Not Work

The military is unique in employment because everyone eventually transitions out, often knowing the exact day they’ll leave. For some,…

Why “Big U” Career Services Misses the Mark for Student Veterans

Within higher education, military and veteran engagement teams play a pivotal role in ensuring that student-veterans integrate successfully into campus…

Military Transition—A Family Effort

Transitioning from military to civilian life is often seen as a personal journey, but it’s important to recognize that it…

Why Job Fairs Aren’t Effective For Hiring Veterans

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced ongoing challenges in finding qualified talent to fill critical roles. This difficulty is…

Preparing You For Post-Military Success—A New Approach

Transitioning to civilian life is challenging, and the current Transition Assistance Program (TAP) isn’t setting you up for success. TAP…

Fixing TAP’s Biggest Flaw—How to Improve the DOL Employment Workshop Now

The 1-week Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to equip service members with tools and resources for a smooth transition…

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