MilGears

Program Description

MilGears is a Department of War platform that translates military and civilian training, education, and experience into meaningful career pathways. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that provide a personalized assessment of qualifications, helping you understand how your skills align with professional growth opportunities, including career paths, certifications, and employment options that match your experience and goals. The platform also highlights career options you may not have considered or recognized as connected to your military-acquired skills and experience.

MilGears supports continuous professional development and career advancement before, during, and after military service by connecting military training and experience to in-demand industry credentials and workforce needs.

Program Eligibility

MilGears is a publicly available platform designed to support the military community and the professionals who guide them. It serves a wide range of users, including:

• Potential recruits
• Active-duty service members
• National Guard and Reserve members
• Military spouses
• Veterans and transitioning service members
• Military recruiters and counselors
• Civilian counselors and workforce professionals

Student Benefits

MilGears gives you the tools and insights to move forward with confidence. Explore your options, build on your experience, and take the next step in your career.

• Translate your military experience into civilian-recognized skills and credentials.
• Discover career pathways aligned with your background and interests.
• Identify industry-recognized certifications and licenses.
• Explore academic programs and training opportunities that can help you reach your career goals.
• Unlock opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Program Resources and Tools

• Explore Career Options (Quick Explorer): Quickly browse career and credentialing opportunities based on specific search criteria, such as military occupation or career goals, without the input of any personal information.
• Build Your Career Plan (Engage My Career): Create a record of your experience, training, and education, translate your experience into career pathways, and explore personalized career and credentialing recommendations based on your unique portfolio of qualifications.
• Cyber Career Pathways (Cyberspace Workforce): Explore roles, skills, and credentials related to careers in the cyber workforce.
• Maritime Career Pathways (Mil-2-Mariner): Discover opportunities and credentialing pathways for careers in the maritime industry.

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