Veterans Readjusting to Civilian Life

Veterans Readjusting to Civilian Life
Author: Patricia J. Stern
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Veteran reintegration
ISBN: 9781634636964

While many veterans who served in the military after 11 September 2001, have successfully readjusted to civilian life with minimal difficulties in the first few years after they were discharged, others have experienced difficulties. These readjustment difficulties include financial and employment, relationships, legal, homelessness, and substance abuse. According to VA's strategic plan, one of its strategic objectives is to improve veteran wellness and economic security, and it states that the ultimate measure of VA's success is the veteran's success after leaving military service. However, there is limited and incomplete data to assess the extent to which veterans experience readjustment difficulties. Providing support and services for transitioning veterans is a key issue facing the nation. This book examines what is known about the extent to which veterans experience difficulties during their readjustment to civilian life; and how VA assists veterans in their readjustment, as well as what challenges and opportunities exist. This book also addresses the status of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) implementation; the extent to which elements of effective implementation and evaluation of TAP have been addressed; and any challenges that may remain.

Transition Assistance Program

Transition Assistance Program
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Education, Training, and Employment
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This document records oral and written testimony from witnesses at a congressional hearing on the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, designed to help veterans make the transition to civilian life. Witnesses included the assistant secretary of labor for veterans' affairs, assistant secretaries of various branches of the armed services, three congressional representatives, and several officers of veterans' organizations. During the testimony, witnesses stated that about 330,000 military service veterans passed through the Transition Assistance Program. They also outlined employment and job placement services that have been set up through the program. A list of training programs and their purposes is included. Also included is a large quantity of material submitted for the record consisting of written committee questions and their responses from the various government departments and other organizations involved. (KC)

The Transition Assistance Program

The Transition Assistance Program
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Education, Training, and Employment
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1994
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.

Transition Assistance Program

Transition Assistance Program
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN:

Mission Transition

Mission Transition
Author: Matthew J. Louis
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1400214769

Mission Transition is an essential career-change guide for any transitioning veteran that wants to avoid false starts and make optimal career choices following active duty. Every year, about a quarter of a million veterans leave the military - most of whom are unprepared for the transition. These service members have developed incredible leadership, problem-solving, and practical skills that are underutilized once they reach the civilian world, a detriment to both themselves and society. Well-intentioned Transition Assistance Programs and other support structures within the armed forces often leave veterans fending for themselves. The mission-first culture of the military results in service members focusing on their active duty roles in the year leading up to their separation, leaving them little time to adequately prepare to join the civilian world. President of Purepost, a next-generation staffing solution and public benefits corporation, and author Matthew J. Louis guides military personnel through the entire process of making a successful move into civilian professional life. In Mission Transition, this book will: Guide you through the process of discovering what path you want to take going forward Teach you the strategies that will make your résumé stand out Provide suggestions to help you prepare for and ace the interview Discuss ways to acclimate to your new organization’s culture and pay it forward to other veterans Each chapter includes advice from other veterans, illustrations of key concepts, summaries, and suggested resources. Let this well-written and easy to follow guidebook help you transition out from the military and commit to being successful in the next chapter of your life.