{"id":62204,"date":"2018-02-23T17:20:56","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T17:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/02\/23\/4-federal-transition-planning-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T07:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:01:44","slug":"4-federal-transition-planning-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/education-transition\/2018\/02\/23\/4-federal-transition-planning-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways Uncle Sam can help with your transition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><b>Editor\u2019s note:<\/b> The following article was contributed by Mark Connor and Tim Green of the U.S. Department of Labor. The content may be edited for clarity, style and length. Find more information at <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.dol.gov\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/blog.dol.gov\/<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transitioning out of the military can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. You many be wondering: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How can I find a new job that compliments my skills and interests?<\/li><li>Where can I find free local resources?<\/li><li>How can I prepare for applying and interviewing for jobs?<\/li><li>What benefits are available at my new job, and how do they differ from my military benefits?<\/li><li>Am I on target to meet my retirement and other savings goals?<\/li><li>How can I balance competing goals for my savings&nbsp;\u2015 like college savings, a new car or retirement?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some resources to get you started on finding answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>1. Veterans\u2019 Employment and Training Service<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Labor Department\u2019s Veterans\u2019 Employment and Training Service, or VETS, can help prepare you for a civilian career, including employment and transition assistance. Visit <a href=\"\/\/veterans.gov\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">veterans.gov<\/a> or download the department\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Department-Labor-Employment-Workshop-Participant-ebook\/dp\/B01N9OTZIG\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492449129&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dol+employment+workshop+ebook\" target=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\">free Employment Assistance Workshop eBook<\/a>. From planning your transition to finding civilian employment to researching local labor markets, these resources will help you plot your path.<b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>2. Employee Benefits Security Administration<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out publications, worksheets and online tools from the department\u2019s Employee Benefits Security Administration, or EBSA. These can help you learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/ebsa\/about-ebsa\/our-activities\/resource-center\/publications\/savings-fitness.pdf\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">saving for retirement<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/ebsa\/about-ebsa\/our-activities\/resource-center\/publications\/what-you-should-know-about-your-retirement-plan.pdf\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">making the most of your private sector employer\u2019s benefits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askebsa.dol.gov\/SavingsFitness\/Worksheets\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">financial planning<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>3. Department of Veterans Affairs <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Veterans Affairs can provide a lot of assistance to transitioning service members. And they can help you make the most of your retirement benefits if you take a position within the federal government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>4. Labor Department webcast<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"http:\/\/mp163422.cdn.mediaplatform.com\/163422\/wc\/mp\/4000\/15208\/30195\/79657\/Archive\/default.htm\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Labor Department webcast<\/a> can also be a valuable tool. 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