Initial Counseling is an individual session between all active duty service members and P&PD staff and is the first step to establishing and documenting transition-related goals. This requirement cannot be waived and must be completed prior to registration/entry to the Transition Readiness Seminar. Retirees may attend this component up to 24 months prior to EAS but must do so no later than 12 months from EAS. Separating service members may complete this component up to 18 months prior to EAS but must do so no later than 12 months from EAS.

• Skillbridge MARADMIN ( 7.7 mb PDF )
• TRS Timeline Guide ( 94 kb PDF )
• Eligibility for Benefits ( 11 kb PDF )
• Pre-Separation Resource Guide ( 4.2 mb PDF )

Pre-separation Counseling is a two-hour class facilitated by P&PD staff and is designed to provide an overview of the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) and benefits earned as a result of time in service. This mandatory requirement cannot be waived and must be completed prior to registration/entry to the Transition Readiness Seminar. Retirees may attend Pre-separation Counseling up to 24 months prior to EAS but must do so no later than 12 months from EAS. Separating service members may complete this component up to 18 months prior to EAS but must do so no later than 12 months from EAS.

Service members must contact their Unit Transition Coordinators to register for Pre-separation Counseling.

This signature 5-day course is mandatory for active-duty members separating or retiring from military service. Topics include VA Benefits, Military Skills Translation, Department of Labor led employment curriculum, and Financial Planning. Listed below is the current TRS schedule with accompanying Tracks. To register for TRS, please contact your Unit Transition Counselor or Career Planner.

The Accessing Higher Education course is a 2-day, hands-on course designed to guide you through the variety of decisions involved in choosing a degree program, finding the right college, exploring funding sources and completing the application process. To register for AHE, please contact your Unit Transition Counselor or Career Planner.

For more information, check out the MYEducation Participant Guide.

The purpose of this training is to provide participants with information and a range of tools and resources to help evaluate career options and gain the necessary training or credentials needed to pursue vocational career goals. To register for C2E, please contact your Unit Transition Counselor or Career Planner.

Follow this link to obtain the participant guide for this course: C2E Participant Guide

USAJOBS

MCCS Civilian Careers

CAL Jobs

San Diego County Veteran Resources

Career One Stop

FedsHireVets

Jobs.CA.gov

O*net online

Marine Executive Association

DOL.gov/vets

NAVNET

TRS Resource Guide

Marine 4 Life

Cal Vets

GI Bill.VA.Gov

SBA.gov

E Benefits

Bureau of Labor Studies

The DoD SkillBridge Program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences to increase the probability of employment after separation or retirement.

To learn more, please consider attending one of our SkillBridge Information Sessions.

PDF download: MarAdmin NAVMAC 1700.2

PDF download: Miramar-Step-by-Step SkillBridge Guide - March 2023

Visit: www.MiramarTRS.Eventbrite.com to register from a personal computer or mobile device.

Links and Resources: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/

Download: 10 Steps to a Federal Job 2023 Schedule ( 500 kb PDF )

Register for a workshop: Eventbrite.com

USA Jobs website: USAJobs.gov