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TAP, SkillBridge and Career Path Selection

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Transitioning service member, spouse, career helper.

Best first step

Use TAP for the required base plan and SkillBridge only after command and eligibility checks.

What to gather

Separation date, resume draft, target location, skills, command route and training goals.

Safety notes

Do not pick a career path before comparing what TAP and SkillBridge each actually offer for it.
Do not assume a certification will transfer to a civilian license without checking the specific state's rule.
Do not wait until separation to start researching the path. Start while you still have time to change course.

Resource cards for this chapter

Transition Assistance Program

Use TAP early and treat it as a timeline, not a box to check

Phone: N/A

Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap

What to gather: Separation date, orders, resume, benefits questions

Source type: Official federal transition program

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Transition planning is a starting point. Use official benefit offices or accredited help for benefit questions.

DoD SkillBridge

Contact installation Transition Assistance office to confirm eligibility window

Phone: Varies by installation career center

Official website: https://skillbridge.mil/

What to gather: Commander approval memo

Source type: Federal

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Program names and department labels can change. Verify the current official program page before acting.

CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

Use military-to-civilian occupation tools

Phone: No phone listed

Official website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans/

What to gather: MOS or AFSC, resume, location and training goals

Source type: Official DOL career site

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.