Off-Base Transition Training Pilot Program

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN21-30

Issued: January 25, 2022

The Department of Labor (DOL) is launching the Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) Pilot Program beginning January 2022. The OBTT is an employment workshop that extends the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist veterans as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals.

The OBTT consist of 10 separate, two-hour modular workshops offered Monday through Friday and are offered in two formats: In-Person and Virtual (online). Participants can sign up for as many, or as few workshops they desire to attend. These workshops were specifically developed to target veterans, including those veterans currently serving in the Reserve Component (National Guard and Reserve Members), and their spouses. Virtual workshops can be attended from any location.

Upon completion of each workshop, participants will be referred to their local American Job Center for follow-up employment services. The receiving AJCC’s will conduct their normal screening process to assist these clients.

The DOL is seeking the collaboration of the entire workforce system to help advocate for the OBTT in their local communities. For additional information about the specifics of the program or for veterans and spouses interested in registering in individual workshops please visit DOL.GOV/OBTTWORKSHOPS.

For questions related to OBTT, please contact DOL at VETS-OBTT@dol.gov.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division