Dec 2012 FFSC Calendar
Dec 2012 FFSC Calendar
Dec 2012 FFSC Calendar
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Important Bulletin
Transition GPS Process Outline
Career Readiness Standards (CRS) You will be required to provide documentation of meeting the following readiness standards to your Transition Counselor and Command representative prior to separation. These standards are designed to increase your ability to successfully overcome any challenges you may face in pursuit of your chosen career path.
Hours of Operation M-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0730-1600 Sat 0700-1630 Centralized Scheduling To make an appointment for Clinical, Marriage, or Family Counseling. Please call 866-293-2776
Career Readiness Standards Applicable to all Career Paths Attend Pre-Separation Counseling Complete Pre-Separation Counseling Checklist DD Form 2648 / DD Form 2648-1 Register for VA Benefits (eBenefits) Prepare a Post-Separation 12-month budget reflecting personal and family goals and obligations Evaluate opportunities presented by continuing military service in a Reserve Component Crosswalk military skill set to civilian skills (MOS crosswalk) to include an evaluation of the demand for those civilian skills within the potential relocation destinations Identify and document requirements and eligibility for licensure, certification and apprenticeships at the potential relocation destinations Complete the Individual Transition Plan and provide documentation of meeting the Career Readiness Standards for the chosen career path Complete Assessment Profiler Education Career Readiness Standards Identify, compare, and select academic institutions based on specific selection criteria Prepare and submit an Education Application Package (e.g., submit application to academic institution and/or provide an acceptance letter) Schedule one-on-one counseling with the academic advisor from the institution you will attend Connect with the Student Veteran Organization at your chosen institution Technical Training Career Readiness Standards Identify, compare, and select technical training institutions based on specific selection criteria Prepare and submit a Technical Training Application Package (e.g., submit application to technical training institution and/or provide an acceptance letter) Schedule one-on-one counseling with the academic advisor from the institution you will attend Connect with the Student Veteran Organization at your chosen institution Transition GPS includes Pre-sep counseling; Individual Transition Plan (ITP) preparation; military to civilian crosswalk; VA benefits briefing; financial planning support and job search skills building workshop provided by Department of labor. These elements are presented in a 5 day period and work together to incorporate post military Career Readiness Standards (CRS) which will better equip you for transition into civilian life. Required documentation to attend: Completed DD Form 2648/ DD Form 2648-1 Copy of your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) Most recent LES A copy of your credit report CAPSTONE Event: A transition program culminating event that verifies the Service member meets the CRS and the Service member has a viable plan for transition and connects them with external agencies that can offer additional assistance to ensure a successful transition to civilian life. Please call your FFSC at 817-782-5290 for more information.
The FFSC has a virtual Job Board where jobs are listed daily. You can visit our board online at: http://tinyurl.com/73Yv5p4 Please check daily for updates.
Retired Affairs
The FFSC Retired Affairs Officer provides information and explanation of available veterans and retirees entitlements, benefits, and resources and refers to available civilian programs and services when military or veterans resources cannot provide assistance. If you need help or have any questions please contact 817-782-5287 to make an appointment or speak to our Retired Affairs Officer.
TAP
Transition Goals Plans Success, known simply as Transition GPS, replaces the 20-year-old Transition Assistance Program, or TAP. In a sweeping overhaul of the 20-year-old TAP, as part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act passed in 2011, Transition GPS takes military members through a week-long class, compared to the original TAPs mandatory two to four hours of separation counseling. The Transition Assistance Program has been redesigned into a comprehensive, mandatory program that includes pre-separation counseling, a military to civilian skills review, a VA benefits briefing and application signup, financial planning support, job search skills building, and individual transition plan preparation Those who are separating from the military must prepare a year in advance, for retirees preparations for Transition GPS must begin two years in advance. In order to attend the service members Command Career Counselor must be contacted.
Dec 4, 2012 Ten Steps to Federal Job (1000-1200) Learn how to identify job openings, how to prepare a federal resume and techniques aimed at landing position.
Dec 4, 11, 18, 2012 Texas Workforce Rep (1000-1500) Get help with job search and resume tips. Every Tuesday at the FFSC.
Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012 Tarrant County Vet Service Rep (1000-1600) Get onsite assistance filing your VA Claim, every Thursday at the FFSC.
Dec 13, 2012 CPO 365 Chief Petty Officer 365 a year at NOSC ( 1400-1530)
Dec 13, 2012 Marriage Tune-Up: Looking at the five languages ( 1130-1230)
Dec 18, 2012 EFMP Support Group (1000-1100) An informal opportunity for members with a special needs family member to come together to share challenges and successes.
Dec 19, 2012 Anger Management (0900-1100) Discover your own coping strengths and develop new anger management skills.
December 2012
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