Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. TAP helps service members make the initial transition from military service to the civilian workplace with less difficulty and at less overall cost to the government.
TAP consists of comprehensive three-day workshops at selected military installations nationwide.
Workshop attendees learn to conduct job searches, career decision- making, current occupational and labor market conditions, and resume and cover letter preparation. Participants also are provided with an evaluation of their employability relative to the job market and receive information on the most current veterans' benefits. DTAP includes the normal three-day TAP workshop plus additional hours of individual instruction to help determine job readiness and address the special needs of disabled veterans. Although experience shows that veterans generally enjoy a favorable employment rate in the nation's job market, many veterans initially find it difficult to compete successfully in the labor market. The TAP program addresses many barriers to success and alleviates many employment related difficulties.