Army Career and Alumni Program: Giving Transitioning Soldiers the Opportunities They Deserve
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The Army uses the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) to prepare soldiers for their upcoming transition into civilian life. To have eligibility for this opportunity, over six months soldiers must attend workshops, meetings about post-military career opportunities, etc. for at least 40 hours. The specific ACAP center in charge of a soldier’s jurisdiction will issue a notification process, which begins registration and scheduling the soldier for future visits. The orientation is a two-hour long briefing discussing a soldier’s transition perks and available avenues for assistance. By signing a Department of Defense (DOD) Form 2648, a soldier acknowledges his receipt of this introductory session and their subsequent desire for more knowledge and access to additional services.
ACAP Workshops: Post-Military, Professional, Financial and Life Goals
The next stage of the ACAP process is the workshop phase. These two or three day classes offer a wealth of knowledge concerning the skill requirements and information soldiers need to reach their post-military, professional, financial or other life goals. These workshops also offer other post military options. In addition to educating transitioning soldiers about future civilian career opportunities, they also inform them about possible experiences with the National Guard and the Federal Reserves. Participating in these fields of the military can lead to financial stability and professional development.
ACAP: Personal Objectives and Real-World Training
Despite attending numerous classes and workshops, soldiers must declare a personal objective based on past experience, interest, training and the modern job market. Once he has accomplished this, he must compile references, a resume, setup interviews and the other necessary steps toward getting a job. Trained counselors are available for assistance. This is vital, especially considering most soldiers have not sought out many professional jobs prior to their service. This program is hands-on and assists transitioning soldiers by teaching them how to make and maintain connections with the U.S. Military and the hiring companies with which they associate. The ACAP ensures that the soldiers are well taken care of after their service.
ACAP Works with Fortune 500 Companies
The ACAP works closely with countless Fortune 500 Companies, including Sears, Time Warner Cable and Southwest Airlines. Their goals are based around human resource needs. With an expenditure as much as $250 million each year on a maximum of each soldier’s 26-week unemployment, the ACAP is designed to help transitioning Army soldiers understand the negative impact of unemployment by offering impressive opportunities to them immediately.
ACAP Helps Transitioning Soldiers Succeed
The ACAP offers transitioning soldiers a wealth of opportunities with respect to their financial, professional and military future. While it can often be a shocking ordeal for members of the army to finish their service, this U.S. military program does everything in its power to make the change as painless as possible while inspiring the newly classified civilians motivation and productivity.
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