Military Transition Academy
Ready to transition with confidence? Our self-paced course is designed to help military members, veterans, and military spouses navigate this exciting new chapter.
Unleash your potential while learning practical skills to:
Craft a compelling resume that recruiters love
Optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract top employers
Interview with confidence through captivating storytelling
Conquer self-doubt and imposter syndrome
Take the first step to your new life today! Estimated completion time: 3-4 weeks.
Note: With the introduction of the Project Trailhead app, the Military Transition Academy will be discontinued starting September 1st, 2025.
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Mindset Principles: Part 1
One of the best ways to prepare for the next chapter of your life is to develop a Transition Mindset.
One of the best ways to prepare for the next chapter of your life is to develop a Transition Mindset.
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Continuing with the Mindset Principles to build a Transition Mindset.
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Intro to Self-Identity
Like many things, your self-identity is likely to shift during your transition.
Like many things, your self-identity is likely to shift during your transition.
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Loss occurs through the changes that happen when you leave the military.
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Past attachments can influence present day actions.
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Your identity has already been reshaped and shifted multiple times.
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Why We Miss the Military
You've likely had your fair share of lousy days. Field exercises, gear layouts, and mandatory "fun" days. Surely, these aren't why you miss the military.
You've likely had your fair share of lousy days. Field exercises, gear layouts, and mandatory "fun" days. Surely, these aren't why you miss the military.
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Purpose
Purpose drives meaning, motivation, and fulfillment in your life. It’s your 30,000-foot view of the next 3-5 years.
Purpose drives meaning, motivation, and fulfillment in your life. It’s your 30,000-foot view of the next 3-5 years.
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Mission
Your mission guides day-to-day actions, connecting where you are today with the future outcome.
Your mission guides day-to-day actions, connecting where you are today with the future outcome.
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Direction
Direction is like the highlighted route in Google Maps. It shows the steps to reach your destination.
Direction is like the highlighted route in Google Maps. It shows the steps to reach your destination.
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The Battle Between Emotions
Transitioning to something new can feel like an emotional roller coaster at times.
Transitioning to something new can feel like an emotional roller coaster at times.
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Fear shows up in two primary ways during a big life change.
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Freedom
It’s difficult to see in the moment, but freedom lies on the other side of the obstacle in front of you.
It’s difficult to see in the moment, but freedom lies on the other side of the obstacle in front of you.
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No matter how big the challenge ahead is, you need to keep the belief that it's possible.
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Experiencing Imposter Syndrome
Without being tested or knowing if you'll succeed, trying something new can cast self-doubt.
Without being tested or knowing if you'll succeed, trying something new can cast self-doubt.
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome can either leave you stuck or be the catalyst to expand your life.
Imposter syndrome can either leave you stuck or be the catalyst to expand your life.
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How you approach defeat can set you up for a rebound into success.
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If you traveled 3-5 years into the future, what would your life look like?
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[Exercise] Your Big Picture Vision
Your vision is what you want your life to look like 3-5 years from now.
Your vision is what you want your life to look like 3-5 years from now.
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[Exercise] Your 12-Month Milestones
In this exercise, you’ll create annual milestones to monitor progress toward your dream life.
In this exercise, you’ll create annual milestones to monitor progress toward your dream life.
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A well-devised plan is crucial, but it will never feel perfect.
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The Productivity Cycle
Action moves you forward and provides feedback on how to continually improve.
Action moves you forward and provides feedback on how to continually improve.
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Foundations Conclusion
Summarizing foundational aspects of the transition process that every person must start with.
Summarizing foundational aspects of the transition process that every person must start with.
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Creating a great resume starts by understanding its purpose.
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Resume Components: Part 1
By understanding the resume sections and best practices, you’ll be in the best position to capture the recruiter’s interest.
By understanding the resume sections and best practices, you’ll be in the best position to capture the recruiter’s interest.
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Resume Components: Part 2
Continuing with the resume components of work experience, education, and key skills.
Continuing with the resume components of work experience, education, and key skills.
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Building Your Resume
Learn about the different versions of your resume. You can start building one today, even if you’re not ready to apply to jobs.
Learn about the different versions of your resume. You can start building one today, even if you’re not ready to apply to jobs.
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Best Practices & Tips
When it comes to your resume, there are a few best practices and tips to keep in mind.
When it comes to your resume, there are a few best practices and tips to keep in mind.
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Why LinkedIn?
With more than 930 million users, LinkedIn is the largest online platform to build your professional network and search for jobs.
With more than 930 million users, LinkedIn is the largest online platform to build your professional network and search for jobs.
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LinkedIn Premium for Free
As a member of the military community, you’re eligible for 1 FREE year to LinkedIn’s premium version.
As a member of the military community, you’re eligible for 1 FREE year to LinkedIn’s premium version.
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Part 1 of building and optimizing your LinkedIn profile.
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Part 2 of building and optimizing your LinkedIn profile.
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The Power of Networking
A diversified network is a powerful way to build relationships, connect with mentors, and spur conversations to learn from others.
A diversified network is a powerful way to build relationships, connect with mentors, and spur conversations to learn from others.
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There are certain groups that can be particularly helpful to connect with.
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The best way to grow your network is by setting small, manageable goals.
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Searching and applying to jobs can feel like a monster task.
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Find Clarity in Your Job Search
With countless companies and career paths to choose from, where do you start?
With countless companies and career paths to choose from, where do you start?
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A common question is how soon to apply to a job posting.
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Even if you're not ready to apply, it's never too early to start researching.
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You reach a pivotal point once you're ready to apply.
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What to do After You Apply
There are a few best practices to follow once everything is submitted to stay organized and track your progress.
There are a few best practices to follow once everything is submitted to stay organized and track your progress.
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Becoming a Great Interviewee
Learning to interview is a continuous process. Each interview is an opportunity to uncover ways to improve for the next interview.
Learning to interview is a continuous process. Each interview is an opportunity to uncover ways to improve for the next interview.
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Reviewing the Interview Process
Understanding the goal at each phase can help in setting yourself apart from the competition.
Understanding the goal at each phase can help in setting yourself apart from the competition.
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The Interview Mindset: Part 1
Part 1 of building strategies and tactics to improve your interviewing confidence.
Part 1 of building strategies and tactics to improve your interviewing confidence.
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The Interview Mindset: Part 2
Part 2 of building strategies and tactics to improve your interviewing confidence.
Part 2 of building strategies and tactics to improve your interviewing confidence.
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The Interview Mindset: Part 3
Part 3 of building strategies and tactics to improve your interviewing confidence.
Part 3 of building strategies and tactics to improve your interviewing confidence.
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What to Expect
After the gauntlet of job searches, resume customization, applying, and interviewing, the first day of your new job finally arrives.
After the gauntlet of job searches, resume customization, applying, and interviewing, the first day of your new job finally arrives.
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Expanding Your Skills
Learning is a continuous process. Throughout your professional career you’ll continue to learn and hone new skills.
Learning is a continuous process. Throughout your professional career you’ll continue to learn and hone new skills.
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Charting Your Future
Once you get into the groove of things, it's time to start planning your next steps.
Once you get into the groove of things, it's time to start planning your next steps.
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