VETERAN TOOLS
My Next Move for Veterans
Explore civilian occupations related to your military work and use an interest assessment to consider other paths.
O*NET / DOL ETAExplore
Career / Your next step
Explore civilian careers
Translate military experience into career possibilities using the linked official tools — enter your MOS, rating, or AFSC there.
How the translation step works
The translation itself happens in the linked official tools — O*NET My Next Move for Veterans ↗ and CareerOneStop's Veteran Transition Center ↗. Have your exact code handy (MOS, rating, or AFSC) and enter it there; those tools map it to civilian occupations. This page helps you prepare before you go and act on what comes back.
Get the lay of the land.
You bring your situation. These resources explain the options and connect you with the people responsible for the next step.
- Choose a starting point below. Read what the program offers, who it serves, and what may affect access.
- Write down what you need to confirm. Ask about your location, eligibility, cost, timing, and any documents needed. Leave room for questions you haven’t answered yet.
- Take the next step with the provider. Use the official link on the resource page. Ask what happens next and keep any confirmation they give you.
You’re allowed to ask for help. If one route doesn’t fit, try another listed option or find human assistance.
Where to go next
CareerOneStop Veteran Transition Center
Explore civilian careers, wages, training, licenses, certifications, and local employment help.
DOLExplore
Tools for your next step
Career support matcher
Explore four human career-support services, their conditions and official contact steps.
Veteran ToolsExplore
Transition timeline
Plan service-relative transition tasks and compare a training schedule with dated branch policies.
Veteran ToolsExplore