Navigating your next steps in your military transition can be challenging to figure out what resources are available and how to take the first step. The below resources are sorted by agency or company, region, and includes information about international lateral transfer programs. More will be added to this list with time so check back for updated resources.
Transition Assistance By Branch
Employment Services & Programs
- Employment Services and Programs
- Programs that Hire Veterans
- Military Skills Translator (MOS specific)
- Veteran and Military Transition Center
- Veterans’ Preference via USAJobs
- Start a Business With Help from the Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business Development
- Use MyNextMove’s Search Tools For Ideas and Options
- Agriculture and USDA Veteran Initiatives
- Department of Energy’s Veteran Program
- Department of Transportation’s Veteran Initiatives
- Homeland Security Veteran Employment Opportunities
- Feds Hire Vets
- US Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes
- Use ResumeEngine To Help Write Your Resume
- Department of the Interior’s Veteran Program
- LinkedIn’s Free Premium Subscription (1 Year) For Veterans
- Amazon’s Military and Veterans Hiring Program
- AWS Jobs If You Have a Security Clearance
- ClearanceJobs If You Have a Security Clearance
- Microsoft’s Military and Veterans Hiring
- USAA Veteran Hiring
- Navy Federal Veteran Hiring
- Northrop Grumman Veteran Hiring
- Boeing Veteran Hiring
- BAE Systems Veteran Hiring
- Raytheon Veteran Hiring
Find your state, listed alphabetically, click to find state specific resources for veterans
International Lateral Transfer Programs
Australia and New Zealand offer lateral transfer programs and pathways to citizenship for currently serving and recently separated US service members, regardless of gender identity. Options to continue your military service with one of these allied nations may be available.
- Australia
- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is committed to inclusivity and allows trans service members to serve openly. The ADF actively recruits experienced military personnel from foreign countries through its Lateral Recruitment Program.
- Lateral Recruitment Program Information:
- Lateral Recruits: ADF Lateral Recruitment
- Join the ADF Your Way: ADF Careers – Lateral Transfer
- Contact: [email protected]
- New Zealand
- The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) values diversity and inclusivity, openly supporting trans service members. The NZDF offers opportunities for experienced military personnel to join their ranks.
- Defence Careers: http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz
- Support Resources:
- OverWatch LGBTTIQ+ Support: NZDF OverWatch