Initial Counseling (IC) is the first MANDATORY step of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for ALL separating and retiring service members (No Exemptions). IC is to be completed NLT 365 days prior to the service member’s DOS. During the IC, service members will meet with a TAP Counselor to assess their preparedness for transition and establish a transition plan (This will include scheduling the service member’s Pre-Separation Counseling and TAP Curriculum Workshop).
*Service members will receive an automated email with further instructions 1 week prior to the scheduled appointment. Registration MUST include a valid personal and duty email address.
*Service Members with the following circumstances, please DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS IC APPOINTMENT; email 375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil with your DOS and a brief description of your circumstance (subject line "TAP IC request for a 1:1 appointment"). The TAP Team will assess if there is a need to schedule your appointment separately:
For additional questions, please contact the MFRC TAP Team, 375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil.
The Managing Your Education (MY) curriculum assists service members in identifying the higher education requirements that support their personal career goals. This two-day workshop is divided into the following topic areas: learning the basics, choosing a field of study, selecting an institution, gaining admission, and funding higher education. This workshop is beneficial for both service members attending college for the first time to those applying to graduate degree programs. Throughout the workshop, participants conduct research as each topic is presented and complete a comparison of at least two institutions of higher education.
Location: Education Center
POC: Michael Thyne, 618-256-3327, michael.thyne@us.af.mil
Uniform: Business Casual Recommended
For general TAP inquiries, please contact 375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil.
*IMPORTANT* Instructions will be emailed to the service member prior to the scheduled appointment. Registration MUST include a valid phone number, personal email address, and duty email address.
*Service Members with the following circumstances, please DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS IC APPOINTMENT; email 375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil subject line "TAP IC request for a 1:1 appointment" to schedule separately:
The DOL Career and Credential Exploration (C2E) curriculum assists service members evaluate career options, gain information for training and employment, and identify the next steps to prepare for a transition into a high-quality civilian career. The workshop includes personalized career development assessments of occupational interests and aptitudes to help service members identify occupations that may be the right fit for them. Participants will be guided through a variety of career considerations, including labor market projections, education, apprenticeships, certifications, and licensure requirements.
Location: Military and Family Readiness Center
What to bring: A laptop with a mouse is highly recommended for completing the 3 assessments on interests, aptitudes and work values.
For workshop or general TAP inquiries, please contact the TAP Team at375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil/618-256-8668.
The Boots 2 Business (B2B) curriculum provides service members with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members and their spouses. This 2-Day workshop will assist participants in understanding...
POC: 375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil/618-256-8668
If your spouse will be attending this class with you, please enter him/her as a guest in the registration process to ensure a seat is available.
For general TAP inquiries, please contact the TAP Team at375fss.afrc.tap@us.af.mil/618-256-8668.
