Veterans Affairs (VA) Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Approximately 200,000 Service members leave military service and return to life as civilians, a process known as military to civilian transition every year. TAP is designed to provide transition assistance, information, training, counseling, and services to eligible Service members. It ensures Service members are career ready upon separation, retirement, or release from active duty, tailoring the support to meet the unique needs of the individual and their family. This individualized approach enables them to pursue additional education, seek or return to employment in the public or private sector, start their own business, pursue vocational training, or other activities that meet their specific needs,