Mass Vets Advisor

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, & training to ensure service members & their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life prior to separation. DOL's VETS office administers a one-day employment preparation workshop that is mandatory for all transitioning service members & two optional two-day workshops for career exploration, technical career preparation, or general employment preparation. To learn more about the TAP program visit the link above.

Trees for Troops provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to armed forces members & their families through donations, sponsorships, grants, & the work of many volunteers. Consumers can be a part of this wonderful program by visiting one of the many farms & retail lots across the country that are participating in the annual Trees for Troops Weekend. To learn more or to donate please visit the link above. You can also: Call: (314) 416-2245 Email: info@TreesForTroops

TRICARE offers multiple health & dental program for: - Uniformed Service members & their families - Army & Air Force National Guard/Reserve - Navy Reserve - Marine Corps Reserve - U.S. Coast Guard Reserve - their families - Survivors - Former spouses - Medal of Honor recipients & their families To learn more about the various health plans & see if you qualify please visit the link above. For any questions their regional office: 1-800-444-5445

The Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative is designed to help veterans & members of the National Guard & Reserves make a successful transition to a rewarding career in the energy industry. Their interactive Roadmap guides participants step-by-step in transferring military training to a new energy job, identifying any additional education & credentials needed while supporting them in their job search. To learn more & register for the program please visit the link above.

The Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) is the commanders’ primary on-duty education program. BSEP is a refresher course offered in Math & English for soldiers to take to help raise their GT scores when re-testing on the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT). BSEP is a teacher-facilitated program with computer lessons for learning enhancement. BSEP's goals are to promote retention, increase re-enlistment options, & improve job performance. To learn more & register visit the link above.

Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) is an organization composed of honorably discharged veterans of the US Armed Forces who are of Ukrainian heritage or descent. The group maintains multiple services such as: - a monument dedicated to all Ukrainian-American service members - a project to register & honor servicemembers of Ukrainian heritage - a scholarship & welfare fund. To learn more or join visit UAV visit the link above. You can also: Call: (847) 825-1717 Email: uavpublicity@gmail.com

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) administers the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Subject to the rules & exceptions discussed below, USERRA guarantees an employee returning from military service or training the right to be reemployed at his or her former job (or as nearly comparable a job as possible) with the same benefits. To learn more please visit the VETS website above. For any questions: Call: 1-866-487-2365

Urban AdvenTours is Boston’s 1st & finest bicycle tour company that takes pride in offering the highest level of customer service from tours to their bike shop. They are a growing company looking for people that can take initiative, are highly self-motivated, can take direction with initiative, & have a passion for sharing your love of cycling with others. To learn more & see available opportunities visit the link above, or contact them at: Call: (617) 670-0637 Email: info@urbanadventours.com

USA Cares’ mission is to provide post-9/11 military veterans, service members, & their families with financial assistance & post-service skills training to create a foundation for long-term stability. Their services improve the quality of life for veterans & their families, while reducing potential factors that can contribute to veteran suicide. To learn about programs or see positions on their job board visit the link above. For any questions: Call: 1-800-773-0387 Email: info@usacares.org

USAA is a financial services company that offers benefits, products, & discounts for military members, veterans & their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. Their mission is to facilitate the financial security of their members by offering a full range of highly competitive financial products & services including but not limited to: - banking - insurance - investing - advice - discounts To learn more about USAA's products & services visit the link above or call: 210-531-USAA (8722)