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(e) Other available counseling or services the separating member indicates the
member will need to assist with transition.
(2) Effects of a career change (for example, change in personal identity, stress, and
impact on other family members).
(3) Employment assistance including at least these services:
(a) Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop and Coast
Guard or DoD sponsored transition assistance programs and seminars.
(b) Defense Outplacement Referral System (DORS). Encourage separating members
to use DORS to expand their resumes' visibility. In addition, stress the advantage
and importance of using all available job-hunting tools. Clients gain access to
DORS through local DoD transition sites and the regional Work-Life staff.
(c) Public and Community Service (PACS). Encourage separating members to
consider public and community service as an employment option. PACS
registration is mandatory for members retiring under the temporary early
retirement authority in reference (c). Register for PACS through DORS.
(d) Transition Bulletin Board (TBB). Advise separating members the TBB
announces job announcements and other transition-related services and the
importance of periodically reviewing the TBB. TBB access is available through
local DoD transition sites and the regional Work-Life staff.
(e) Special placement programs such as the teacher and teacher aide certification and
placement program ("Troops to Teachers"). Information shall include at least
these programs' basic eligibility requirements, points of contact for obtaining
further guidance, and application procedures.
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