Transition Readiness Program
We prepare Marines for the civilian workforce through the Transition Readiness Program by providing guidance and training for transitioning success.
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Steps To Success
Complete the Individualized Initial Counseling (IC) no later than 365 days prior to EAS date.
- Contact your Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC) for IC pre-work instructions and assistance with scheduling IC with your installation’s TRP office.
IC pre-work requirements include:
- Launching your DD Form 2648
- Registration on VA.gov
- Downloading your VMET and JST
- Completing the NAVMC 17031
- Review of the Pre-Separation Counseling Resource Guide
- Completion of the virtual Reserve Obligations and Opportunities Brief (ROOB)
- Update personal email address in MOL
Download Check List
Attend the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief no later than 365 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must complete your IC before attending the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief.
- The Pre-Separation Counseling Brief is an in-person class which provides high level information on the many benefits, services, resources, and programs available during and after transition.
- Contact your UTC or TRP office for assistance with scheduling your attendance to the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief.
Attend the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) courses no later than 180 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must complete the Individual Initial Counseling (IC) and attend the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief to register for the TRS courses.
- Contact your UTC for assistance with scheduling your attendance to the TRS courses.
Conduct Capstone Review no later than 120 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must attend all the TRS courses before you can complete the Capstone Review.
- You and a TRP Advisor will review your completion of all mandated Career Readiness Standards (CRS) and discuss your transition plans.
- Your DD Form 2648 will be forwarded to your commander or commander’s designee at the conclusion of Capstone Review.
- You must contact your UTC or TRP office to schedule your Commander’s Verification.
Complete Commander’s Verification no later than 90 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must complete the Capstone Review before the Commander’s Verification.
- At Commander’s Verification, your CO or designee will validate your overall preparedness to transition and will conduct any warm handovers to services or resources as needed based on your transition plan.
- Your CO or designee will digitally sign your DD Form 2648 at the conclusion of Commander’s Verification.
- You will need to provide a copy of your completed and signed DD Form 2648 to your UTC.
- You will also need to provide a copy to IPAC in order to receive your DD214.
Upcoming Events
Don't Miss Out! Check Out Upcoming Trainings and Events.
Jan
26
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Feb
2
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Feb
10
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Feb
13
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Theater
Feb
23
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Mar
2
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30am
Location: Transition Readiness
Mar
10
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Theater
Mar
10
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Mar
23
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Mar
30
Transition Readiness Seminar with Pre-retirement
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Mar
31
Accessing Higher Education
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: Voluntary Education
Apr
14
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Apr
16
Boots 2 Business
09:00am - 04:00pm
Location:
Apr
27
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
May
4
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
May
12
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
May
18
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Jun
1
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Jun
5
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Theater
Jun
16
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Jun
30
Accessing Higher Education
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: Voluntary Education
Jul
16
Boots 2 Business
09:00am - 04:00pm
Location:
Jul
16
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Jul
27
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Aug
13
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Aug
21
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Theater
Aug
24
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Aug
31
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Aug
31
Transition Readiness Seminar with Pre-retirement
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Sep
16
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Sep
28
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Sep
30
Accessing Higher Education
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: Voluntary Education
Oct
5
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Oct
15
Boots 2 Business
09:00am - 04:00pm
Location:
Oct
16
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Oct
26
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Nov
2
Transition Readiness Seminar with Pre-retirement
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Nov
6
Benefits Delivery at Discharge Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Theater
Nov
12
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Nov
24
Pre-Separation Brief
09:00am - 11:00am
Location: Transition Readiness
Nov
30
Transition Readiness Seminar
08:00am - 04:30pm
Location: Transition Readiness
Dec
15
SkillBridge Information Brief
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: SkillBridge
Dec
15
Accessing Higher Education
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: Voluntary Education
Programs, Resources & Support
Get started on your steps for the Transition Readiness Seminar with a detailed checklist, documents, and downloads, preparing you for success as you begin your transition from military service to civilian life.
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Contact Information and Resources
Transition Readiness
Address:
Lifelong Learning Center
Bldg. 7122
Albany, GA 31704
Phone: 2296399122
Hours of operation:
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Closed federal holidays. | |