MilGears Training

Training for Army Credentialing Assistance Counselors

Overview

This training is divided into three main sections:

Engage My Career

MilGears General

Quick Explorer

Overview of MilGears users, tools, and resources.

Explore specific military and civilian career and credential opportunities by MOC, Credential, Career Goals, and Interests.

How to upload documents to receive and interpret personalized results for career planning.

Objective 1.3

Training Sub-Sections

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Engage My Career

Overview

EMC - Select My Path

Occupations

MilGears

Overview

Practical Application

#2, #3, #4

Quick Explorer

Overview - Coming Soon

EMC - Select My Path

Credentials

MilGears

Objectives

• Identify user groups & benefits of using MilGears
• Identify the different tools or "gears" available
• Demonstrate how to access:
• Quickstart Guides
• Important Links
• Knowledge Base

MilGears

Identify user groups & benefits of using MilGears

Hover over each user group name to learn more

Veterans

Transitioning

Active Duty

Recruits

Objective 1.1 & 1.2

MilGears

View the below video about MilGears

MilGears

Identify the different tools or "gears" available

Engage My Career (EMC)

Get customized career and credentialing recommendations based on unique qualifications.

Quick Explorer

Explore specific military and civilian career and credential opportunities.

Objective 1.3

MilGears

Demonstrate how to access the Quickstart Guides & Important Links

Quickstart Guides

Interactive guides with instructions, best practices and tips for quickly navigating through MilGears Tools.

Important Links

Interactive guides with instructions, best practices and tips for quickly navigating through MilGears Tools.

Objectives 1.4 & 1.5

MilGears

Demonstrate how to use the Knowledge Base

01

Click the icon on the right side of any page of MilGears to access the Knowledge Base

03

02

Search by keyword to view articles related to your search.

Select a question to view the answer and additional information.

Objective 1.6

Engage My Career

Objectives

• Identify which documents can be uploaded into EMC
• Explain how/where to obtain these documents/records
• Demonstrate how to upload a document into EMC
• Demonstrate how to edit & add a record in EMC

• Demonstrate how to download the LER
• Explain what an LER is and how it can be used
• Explain what a session file is and how it can be used
• Demonstrate how to use "My MOC"
• Explain information provided in "About your MOC"
• Explain information provided in "Military Benefits"

Engage My Career

Review the QuickStart Guide by Clicking the Image Below

Keep this guide open in a separate tab to refer back to as you progress through the training.

Engage My Career

Identify which documents can be uploaded

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 3

Objective 2.1

Engage My Career

Explain how/where to obtain these documents/records

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 5

Engage My Career

Explain how/where to obtain these documents/records

Objective 2.2

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 3

Engage My Career

How to add a new record

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 34

Objective 2.5

Engage My Career

How to edit a record

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 34

Objective 2.4

Engage My Career

How to download the LER

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 17

Objective 2.6

Engage My Career

Practical Application

Objective 2.7

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 35

Engage My Career

View the below video about Session Files

Engage My Career

Session Files

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 32

Objective 2.8

Engage My Career

View the below video about the Engage My Career (EMC) Tool

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

https://milgears.osd.mil/engage-my-career

Download JST - 89A

Click here to download

Upload JST

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Instructions on next slide

Objective 2.3

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

1. Click

2. Select Branch (optional)

3.

Objective 3.0

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

to go through each section

Click

Don't change any of the data

- OR -

Click "Review LER/Select My Path"

Objective 3.0

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

1. Click "Select My Path" from the Results screen

2. Select "My MOC" at the top of the screen

3. View information about current MOC including Pay Calculator & Links about Military Benefits

Objectives 2.9, 2.10. 2.11

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

Click "My LER" to return to view My Learning and Employment Record "LER"

Click "Select My Path" to view results

EMC "Select My Path"Occupations

Objectives

• Explain the types of Occupations in the results
• Demonstrate how to view related Civilian Occupations
• Explain the icons and what they mean
• Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters
• Demonstrate how to compare occupations and what results show/how they can be used
• Demonstrate the “How I Stack Up” page(s)
• Explain what each of the tabs on the “How I Stack Up” page shows and how each can be used
• Select the Certification tab and explain the “star” icons
• Demonstrate selecting a credential to view additional information and explain what this information means
• Demonstrate how to Download the occupation information and how this can be used
• Demonstrate how to view related Federal Occupations

• Demonstrate how to view related Federal Occupations
• Explain what a Federal Occupation is
• Explain the icons and what they mean
• Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters
• Explain what each of the tabs on the “Learn More” page shows and how each can be used

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations

If you have not uploaded the 89A JST, click the arrow on the left to go back to follow the instructions

1. Click "Select My Path" from the Results screen

2. Select the Occupations Radio Button

Objective 3.0

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Types of Occupations

Objectives 3.1

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

View related civilian Occupations

View which occupations have the indicator that the soldier has met ALL of the requirements to obtain

HELP

Use the Filters

View which occupations have expected job openings

HELP

compare any two occupations

Determine which state(s) are the best for these jobs?

Determine if either of these jobs has rapid job growth.

HELP

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 19, 20 & 37

Objectives 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

select "how I stack up" for any occupation

Determine if the soldier has met the minimum education requirements for this occupation.

Determine whether the soldier has met the requirements for these credentials.

Review the common work activities performed in this occupation.

Determine the best states for this job.

Review the credentials related to this occupation.

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 22 & 26

Objectives 3.6, 3.7, 3.8

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

select Any credential

Determine whether the soldier has met the requirements for this credential.

View the minimum requirements for this credential.

Identify the agency that offers this credential.

Click the x in the upper right corner to return to the results.

Objectives 3.9

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

(Cont.) select "how I stack up" for any occupation

Review current job openings related to this occupation. Search by your zip code to narrow results.

View related apprenticeships.

Click on a degree to view a table of Institutions that offer that degree.

This tab may not be available for all occupations.

View information on SkillBridge. Click the link to visit the SkillBridge website.

Review the related degrees.

Download the Occupation Details by selecting this icon

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 22

Objectives 3.6, 3.7 & 3.10

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Federal Occupations

1. Collapse the Civilian Occupations Results by selecting the ^ in the upper right corner.

2. Select Federal Occupations to view results

Objective 3.11

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Federal Occupations

Objective 3.12

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Federal Occupations

select

View current Federal Job Openings.

Select "Learn More" for any Federal Occupation.

Review the icons and what they mean.

This tab opens a website in a new window.

Review the information in the Job Details, Certifications, Education, and Civilian Occupations tabs.

Review the filters for Occupation Groups.

Download the Federal Occupation Details by selecting this icon

Objectives 3.11, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, & 3.16

EMC "Select My Path"Credentials

Objectives

• Explain the types of Credentials in the results
• Demonstrate how to view related Certifications/Licenses
• Explain the icons and what they mean, focusing on the How I Stack Up icons
• Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters
• Demonstrate how to compare credentials and what results show/how they can be used
• Demonstrate the “How I Stack Up” page(s) and how to use this information
• Explain what each of the tabs on the “How I Stack Up” page shows and how each can be used
• View “stackable credentials” and demonstrate how you would advise a SM regarding this goal
• Demonstrate the “view certification pathway” feature

• Demonstrate how to view related Degree Programs
• Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters
• Demonstrate how to compare degree programs and what results show/how they can be used

• Explain what each of the tabs on the “Learn More” page shows and how each can be used
• Demonstrate how to view related Apprenticeships
• Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters

• Explain what each of the tabs on the “Learn More” page shows and how each can be used

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1 (cont.)

If you have not uploaded the 89A JST, click the arrow on the left to go back to follow the instructions

1. Click "Select My Path" from the Results screen

2. Select the CredentialsRadio Button

Objective 3.0

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Types of Credentials

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 21

Objective 4.1

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses Icons

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 38

Objectives 4.3

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses Filters

Select Certifications/Licenses

Filters

01

03

02

04

Stackable

Determine which credentials/licenses are stackable credentials.

In Demand

Determine which credentials/licenses are in demand.

MOS Related

Determine which credentials/licenses are related to the soldier's MOS.

How I Stack Up

Determine which credentials/licenses have the indicator that the soldier has met MOST of the requirements.

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 21

Objectives 4.2, 4..4 & 4.8

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses

compare any two Credentials

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Determine if either of these credentials are in demand.

Determine if either of these credentials is GI Bill Funded.

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 21

Objectives 4.5

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses

select "how I stack up" for any credential

Determine if the soldier has met the minimum education requirements for this credential.

Determine which order credentials should be pursued.

Review the related certifications.

Review the related occupations.

Select

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 22

Objectives 4.6, 4.7 & 4.9

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs

1. Collapse the Certifications/Licenses Results by selecting the ^ in the upper right corner.

2. Select Degree Programs to view related educational programs.

Objective 4.10

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs Filters

Filters

01

03

02

04

Degree Levels

View degree programs by level and length of program.

State

View degree programs offered at institutions in a specific state.

Institution

View degree programs offered at a specific institution.

Associated Cluster

View degree programs by related career clusters.

Objectives 4.11

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs

select "learn more" for any degree

View locations where this degree is offered, approval for TA and GI Bill, and a link to apply.

Determine if the soldier already holds a degree at this level.

Review the related certifications.

Review the related occupations.

Select any credential to learn more and view requirements.

Click the x in the upper right corner to return to the results.

Objective 4.13

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Apprenticeships

1. Collapse the Degree Programs Results by selecting the ^ in the upper right corner.

2. Select Apprenticeships to view related apprenticeship programs.

Objective 4.14

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Apprenticeships

select "learn more" for any Apprenticeship

View related degrees. Click on a degree to view a table of Institutions that offer that degree.

Review the related certifications.

Review the links under Next Steps.

Review the related occupations.

Select any credential to learn more and view requirements.

Click the x in the upper right corner to return to the results.

Objective 4.15

Engage My Career

Practical Application #2

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

https://milgears.osd.mil/engage-my-career

Download JST & ORB - 420A CW3

Click here to download

Upload JST & ORB

HELP

For help, click the arrow

Objective 2.3

Engage My Career

Practical Application #2

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FORM

Engage My Career

Practical Application #3

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

https://milgears.osd.mil/engage-my-career

Download JST & ORB - 90A 1LT

Click here to download

Upload JST & ORB

HELP

For help, click the arrow

Objective 2.3

Engage My Career

Practical Application #3

Access the form below to complete Practical Application #3

FORM

Engage My Career

Practical Application #4

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

https://milgears.osd.mil/engage-my-career

Download JST & VMET - 91J

Click here to download

Upload JST & VMET

HELP

For help, click the arrow

Objective 2.3

Engage My Career

Practical Application #4

Access the form below to complete Practical Application #4

FORM