Transition Assistance Program seminars are far from the only federal resource available to servicemembers seeking success after leaving uniform. And while some of the other offerings may be common knowledge – GI Bill benefits, for instance, or service-specific credentialing and licensing support – there are dozens more ways to get ahead.

Check out a few examples below. Note: Not all programs are available to all servicemembers, so be sure to confirm eligibility.

Industry-Specific Support

Diplomatic Careers: The Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP) offers a 12-month, veteran-exclusive fellowship program in the State Department. A master’s degree is required.

[RELATED MOAA WEBINAR RECORDING: Exploring Diplomatic Career Opportunities at the State Department (Premium/Life Member Login Required)]

Energy Careers: The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program offers participants an paid internship with the Federal Energy Management Program, which could provide valuable experience for many science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-based career paths. Learn more about the application process, which includes veteran’s preference, at this link.

Small Business/Entrepreneurship

No shortage of programs, including:

• Boots to Business, a no-cost, two-day course available to servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses on military installations that covers business basics and resources.
• Not near a base? Consider Boots to Business Reboot (B2BR), which offers classes nationwide, including virtual options.
• Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs), which can help with everything from launching a business to finding a mentor to securing federal contracts.

Education Support

Move beyond GI Bill benefits with other VA offerings, such as:

• The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program, which helps veterans adjust to campus life and ensure continued access to service-earned benefits.
• VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC), which provides counselors at partner schools to assist student-veterans with all manner of education- and transition-related topics.
• The VA work-study program helps veterans using certain VA education benefits find part-time employment during their time at school.

Get More From MOAA

Federally provided programs are only part of the transition picture. MOAA.org/Careers is your one-stop source for a range of support, including upcoming MOAA transition and career events, informative articles, and member-exclusive transition resources.