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Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

undefined Transition Assistance Program (TAP)?


TAP is a cooperative effort between Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Veterans Administration (VA). TAP provides career information for active duty service members, National Guard, Reserves and spouses of service members separating or retiring from the military.

TAP is a cooperative effort between Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Veterans Administration (VA). TAP provides career information for active duty service members, National Guard, Reserves and spouses of service members separating or retiring from the military.

undefined Transition Assistance Program (TAP)?


TAP employment workshops are available for military personnel and their spouses who are either:

  • Within 24 months of retirement or discharge from the military; or
  • 180 days after discharge, on a space available basis


Contact the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) office nearest you, which is listed in the phone book under United States Government, U. S. Department of Labor.

Please visit the TAP Information page for more information.