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Transition programs not working, too focused on education, report says

An airman writes names in a booklet during a Transition Assistance Program class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 14, 2023. (Senior Airman Rachel Coates/Air Force) Most transition programs for ...
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Military Transition Programs Focus Too Much on Higher Education, Not Enough on Jobs, Rand Report Says

Military personnel attend the Transition Assistance Program class in preparation of separating from active duty service at Naval Station Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class ...
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Transition assistance programs offer a ‘firehose of information’ but little opportunity to plan careers post-military, veterans advocates say

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veterans advocates urged lawmakers Tuesday to prioritize and improve transition assistance programs that prepare exiting service members for their ...
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Making Transition Programs Flexible for Veterans

U.S. Air Force optometry technician writes names in a booklet during a Transition Assistance Program class at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 14, 2023.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman ...
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Proposed legislation would provide troops with one-on-one counseling as they prepare to leave the military

WASHINGTON — A bill before Congress would jumpstart benefits for separating troops by authorizing accredited veterans organizations to place counselors in Defense Department transition assistance ...