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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
ACAP On-Line is an integral part of the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP). ACAP On-Line assists you with job assistance, exploring the job market, creating a résumé, preparing for job interviews and evaluating job offers. The same services are available at 51 ACAP Centers worldwide.
As a veteran, you are eligible to use ACAP services for 180 days after your ETS. Click here to locate your nearest ACAP center.
ACAP Express: ACAP Express gives eligible veterans the ability to go online at any time, from any location, to register and receive ACAP services. By using their AKO login to access ACAP Express, veterans can schedule attendance at job assistance events offered by their ACAP Center. ACAP Express also enables veterans to use automated resume and cover letter writers online. Click here for ACAP Express FAQs.
Department of Labor
DOL One-Stop Career Centers
Veterans can find the services they need at a convenient One-Stop Career Center. Work with a Veterans' Employment Specialist to find jobs, acquire skills and education, plan your career, attend workshops, and take advantage of other resources. Search the directory for the One- Stop Career Center near you or just pick up the phone and dial 1-877-US2-JOBS for direct assistance!
One-Stop Career Centers provide the following core services:
TurboTAP (Transition Assistance Program)
TurboTAP is an interactive website that provides lifetime support to separating and transitioning military service members and their families.
It is open to the public and features an Individual Transition Plan Account System that helps service members stay connected to their benefits for life. As new benefits are created and as old ones change, this system sends out Benefits Alerts to those who register for this service.
The latest support resources at state and federal levels are also featured on this website.
Visit the TurboTAP website at: http://www.turbotap.org/register.tpp
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission is to serve America's Veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to be their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive the care, support, and recognition earned in service to this Nation.
The 26.8 million living Veterans and the estimated 43.5 million dependents and survivors of Veterans total 70.3 million potential beneficiaries of VA benefits and services.
VA is the second largest federal department and has over 266,000 employees. About 1 of every 10 federal employees works for VA. Among the many different professions represented in the vast VA workforce are physicians, nurses, counselors, statisticians, architects, computer specialists, and attorneys.
As advocates for Veterans and their families, the VA community is committed to providing the very best services with an attitude of caring and courtesy.
Visit the VA website at: http://www.va.gov/
Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) supports the Federal Government's ability to have the best workforce possible to do the best job possible by:
Visit the Office of Personnel Management website at: http://www.opm.gov/
Résumé Help
When seeking civilian employment, it is important that veterans use civilian terminology on their résumé.
Below are 2 web sites that help transitioning military personnel translate their military occupational specialties and training into civilian experience and training.
The Federal Government also provides job opportunities for military spouses to recognize the sacrifices and contributions they make.
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
For more information on federal civilian employment, or to request noncompetitive consideration for a civilian position, please contact your servicing Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) and ask to speak to a Veteran Recruitment Coordinator.
Click here to locate a CPAC near you.
Veterans, we appreciate your service to our country! We hope you found this blog series informative and helpful as you seek federal civilian employment. May your future endeavors be successful.
ACAP On-Line is an integral part of the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP). ACAP On-Line assists you with job assistance, exploring the job market, creating a résumé, preparing for job interviews and evaluating job offers. The same services are available at 51 ACAP Centers worldwide.
As a veteran, you are eligible to use ACAP services for 180 days after your ETS. Click here to locate your nearest ACAP center.
ACAP Express: ACAP Express gives eligible veterans the ability to go online at any time, from any location, to register and receive ACAP services. By using their AKO login to access ACAP Express, veterans can schedule attendance at job assistance events offered by their ACAP Center. ACAP Express also enables veterans to use automated resume and cover letter writers online. Click here for ACAP Express FAQs.
Department of Labor
DOL One-Stop Career Centers
Veterans can find the services they need at a convenient One-Stop Career Center. Work with a Veterans' Employment Specialist to find jobs, acquire skills and education, plan your career, attend workshops, and take advantage of other resources. Search the directory for the One- Stop Career Center near you or just pick up the phone and dial 1-877-US2-JOBS for direct assistance!
One-Stop Career Centers provide the following core services:
- Initial Assessment
- Job Search
- Resume Writing
- Job Placement
- Interviewing Skills
- Career Counseling
- Labor Market Information
- Job Vacancy Listings
- Electronic Job Banks/Computer Access
- Financial Aid Information
TurboTAP (Transition Assistance Program)
TurboTAP is an interactive website that provides lifetime support to separating and transitioning military service members and their families.
It is open to the public and features an Individual Transition Plan Account System that helps service members stay connected to their benefits for life. As new benefits are created and as old ones change, this system sends out Benefits Alerts to those who register for this service.
The latest support resources at state and federal levels are also featured on this website.
Visit the TurboTAP website at: http://www.turbotap.org/register.tpp
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission is to serve America's Veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to be their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive the care, support, and recognition earned in service to this Nation.
The 26.8 million living Veterans and the estimated 43.5 million dependents and survivors of Veterans total 70.3 million potential beneficiaries of VA benefits and services.
VA is the second largest federal department and has over 266,000 employees. About 1 of every 10 federal employees works for VA. Among the many different professions represented in the vast VA workforce are physicians, nurses, counselors, statisticians, architects, computer specialists, and attorneys.
As advocates for Veterans and their families, the VA community is committed to providing the very best services with an attitude of caring and courtesy.
Visit the VA website at: http://www.va.gov/
Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) supports the Federal Government's ability to have the best workforce possible to do the best job possible by:
- Leading federal agencies in shaping human resources management systems to effectively recruit, develop, manage and retain a high quality and diverse workforce.
- Protecting national values embodied in law, including merit principles and veterans' preference.
- Serving employing agencies, federal employees, retirees, their families, and the public through technical assistance, employment information, pay administration, and benefits delivery.
- Safeguarding the assets held in trust for participants in earned benefit programs.
Visit the Office of Personnel Management website at: http://www.opm.gov/
Résumé Help
When seeking civilian employment, it is important that veterans use civilian terminology on their résumé.
Below are 2 web sites that help transitioning military personnel translate their military occupational specialties and training into civilian experience and training.
- O*NET OnLine Military Crosswalk
- American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.
The Federal Government also provides job opportunities for military spouses to recognize the sacrifices and contributions they make.
- There are a number of ways military spouses can enter the federal civilian work force including a special appointing authority just for them!
- Under certain circumstances, military spouses may even have preference on Merit Promotion referral lists.
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
For more information on federal civilian employment, or to request noncompetitive consideration for a civilian position, please contact your servicing Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) and ask to speak to a Veteran Recruitment Coordinator.
Click here to locate a CPAC near you.
Veterans, we appreciate your service to our country! We hope you found this blog series informative and helpful as you seek federal civilian employment. May your future endeavors be successful.
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