MilGears Training

Training for Army Credentialing Assistance Counselors

Overview of MilGears users, tools, and resources.

MilGears General

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

Engage My Career

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

Quick Explorer

Overview

This training is divided into three main sections:

Objective 1.3

Practical Application

#2, #3, #4

MilGears

Overview

Engage My Career

Overview

EMC - Select My Path

Occupations

EMC - Select My Path

Credentials

Quick Explorer

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Training Sub-Sections

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Objectives

MilGears

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

Veterans

Transitioning

Active Duty

Recruits

Objective 1.1 & 1.2

Hover over each user group name to learn more

MilGears can help potential recruits make an informed decision that will put them on the path to a successful career in the military and beyond.

Current Soldiers can enter their military and civilian experience, training, and education and receive customized career and credentialing recommendations based on their unique qualifications.

Transitioning Soldiers can see how their military experience stacks up to a civilian occupation or credential.

Veterans can explore military, civilian, and federal occupations that connect prior military experience to civilian occupations and credentials in high-demand career fields.

MilGears

View the below video about MilGears

Get customized career and credentialing recommendations based on unique qualifications.

Engage My Career (EMC)

Explore specific military and civilian career and credential opportunities.

Quick Explorer

MilGears

Identify the different tools or "gears" available

Objective 1.3

MilGears

Demonstrate how to access the Quickstart Guides & Important Links

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

Quickstart Guides

Important Links

Objectives 1.4 & 1.5

MilGears

Demonstrate how to use the Knowledge Base

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

Search by keyword to view articles related to your search.

Select a question to view the answer and additional information.

Objective 1.6

Objectives

Engage My Career

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

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 3

Objective 2.2

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 34

How to add a new record

Objective 2.5

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 34

How to edit a record

Objective 2.4

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 17

How to download the LER

Objective 2.6

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 35

Practical Application

Objective 2.7

Engage My Career

View the below video about Session Files

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 32

Session Files

Objective 2.8

Engage My Career

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

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

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

Upload JST

Download JST - 89A

Click here to download

Objective 2.3

Instructions on next slide

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Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

Objective 3.0

1. Click

2. Select Branch (optional)

Engage My Career

Practical Application #1

Objective 3.0

Click

to go through each section

- OR -

Click "Review LER/Select My Path"

Don't change any of the data

Engage My Career

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

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

Practical Application #1

Objectives 2.9, 2.10. 2.11

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

Engage My Career

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

Click "Select My Path" to view results

Practical Application #1

Objectives

EMC "Select My Path"Occupations

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

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

2. Select the Occupations Radio Button

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

Select My Path - Occupations

Objective 3.0

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Types of Occupations

Objectives 3.1

Engage My Career

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

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

Objectives 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

View related civilian Occupations

compare any two occupations

Use the Filters

View which occupations have expected job openings

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

Determine if either of these jobs has rapid job growth.

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

HELP

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 22 & 26

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

Objectives 3.6, 3.7, 3.8

select "how I stack up" for any occupation

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

Determine the best states for this job.

Review the common work activities performed in this occupation.

Review the credentials related to this occupation.

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

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

Objectives 3.9

select Any credential

Identify the agency that offers this credential.

View the minimum requirements for this credential.

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

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

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 22

Select My Path - Occupations - Civilian Occupations

Objectives 3.6, 3.7 & 3.10

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

View related apprenticeships.

Review the related degrees.

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

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

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

This tab may not be available for all occupations.

Download the Occupation Details by selecting this icon

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Federal Occupations

Objective 3.11

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

2. Select Federal Occupations to view results

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Federal Occupations

Objective 3.12

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Occupations - Federal Occupations

Objectives 3.11, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, & 3.16

select

Review the icons and what they mean.

Review the filters for Occupation Groups.

Select "Learn More" for any Federal Occupation.

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

View current Federal Job Openings.

Download the Federal Occupation Details by selecting this icon

This tab opens a website in a new window.

Objectives

EMC "Select My Path"Credentials

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

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

2. Select the CredentialsRadio Button

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

Practical Application #1 (cont.)

Objective 3.0

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Types of Credentials

Objective 4.1

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 21

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 38

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses Icons

Objectives 4.3

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses Filters

Objectives 4.2, 4..4 & 4.8

In Demand

Determine which credentials/licenses are in demand.

MOS Related

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

Stackable

Determine which credentials/licenses are stackable credentials.

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

Select Certifications/Licenses

Filters

Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 21

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses

Objectives 4.5

compare any two Credentials

Determine if either of these credentials is GI Bill Funded.

Determine if either of these credentials are in demand.

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Engage My Career

Reference: Engage My Career Quickstart Guide Page 22

Select My Path - Credentials - Certifications/Licenses

Objectives 4.6, 4.7 & 4.9

select "how I stack up" for any credential

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

Review the related occupations.

Review the related certifications.

Select

Determine which order credentials should be pursued.

Note: Not all credentials will have a certification pathway. Use the "Stackable Credentials" filter to view credentials with this option.

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs

Objective 4.10

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

2. Select Degree Programs to view related educational programs.

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs Filters

Objectives 4.11

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.

Filters

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs

Objectives 4.12

compare any two Degree Programs

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Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Degree Programs

Objective 4.13

select "learn more" for any degree

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

Review the related occupations.

Review the related certifications.

Select any credential to learn more and view requirements.

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

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

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Apprenticeships

Objective 4.14

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

2. Select Apprenticeships to view related apprenticeship programs.

Engage My Career

Select My Path - Credentials - Apprenticeships

Objective 4.15

select "learn more" for any Apprenticeship

Review the links under Next Steps.

Review the related occupations.

Review the related certifications.

Select any credential to learn more and view requirements.

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

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

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

Engage My Career

Practical Application #2

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

Upload JST & ORB

Download JST & ORB - 420A CW3

For help, click the arrow

Objective 2.3

Click here to download

HELP

Engage My Career

Practical Application #2

Access the form below to complete Practical Application #2

FORM

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

Engage My Career

Practical Application #3

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

Upload JST & ORB

Download JST & ORB - 90A 1LT

For help, click the arrow

Objective 2.3

Click here to download

HELP

Engage My Career

Practical Application #3

Access the form below to complete Practical Application #3

FORM

Visit MilGears - Engage My Career

Engage My Career

Practical Application #4

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

Upload JST & VMET

Download JST & VMET - 91J

For help, click the arrow

Objective 2.3

Click here to download

HELP

Engage My Career

Practical Application #4

FORM

Access the form below to complete Practical Application #4

Objectives

Quick Explorer

Name the five sections of the Quick Explorer Tool
Describe the five tools below and who would benefit from using each section

Military Occupation (MOC)
Cyber IT/CSWF
Credentials
Career Goals
Interests

Quick Explorer

Name the five sections of the Quick Explorer Tool

Objectives 5.1 & 5.2

Examine career pathways related to a specific military occupation
Designed for aspiring, current, and veteran military users

Shows opportunities for professional development, such as certifications and degrees

View military, federal, and civlian occupations including lucrative, in-demand IT and Cybersecurity Work Roles

Useful for Service members, civil servents, or federal contractors in current cyber roles or looking for new opportunities

Explore credentials including degree programs, certifications, USMAP registered apprenticeships, and federal licenses

Useful for anyone looking for more information about careers related to a specific credential

Examine career pathways based on specific career areas
Search by keyword, industry, and/or job pathway, family or cluster

Useful for job-seekers or anyone looking for more information about a career area

Explore career pathways related to likes and dislikes

Measures career-related interests and allows users to search for careers that require the knowledge, skills, and abilities aligned with those interests
Useful for those unclear about what type of work interests them

Objectives

Quick Explorer Military Occupation

Demonstrate how to search by an MOC and view:

Professional Military Development

Credentials
Post-Secondary Education

Civilian Pathways
Federal Occupations

Explain the icons and what they mean
Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters
Demonstrate how to compare results and what results show/how they can be used
Explain what each of the tabs on the “View Details” page shows and how each can be used.

Explain what is displayed on the Federal Occupations page and how to use the information in the table.

Explain what each of the tabs on the More About my MOS (Enlisted Only) shows and how each can be used

Objectives

Quick Explorer Credentials

Demonstrate how to search by:

Degree
Certification

Apprenticeship
Federal License

Explain the icons and what they mean.

Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters.
Demonstrate how to compare results and what results show/how they can be used.
Explain what each of the tabs on the “View Details” page shows and how each can be used.

Objectives

Quick Explorer Career Goals

Demonstrate how to search by:

Military Occupations
Federal Occupations

Civilian Occupations

Search by keyword or select an occupational area/group/job family/industry/job cluster from the dropdowns.

Explain and demonstrate how to use the filters.
Explain what each of the tabs on the “View Details” or “Learn More” pages show and how each can be used.

Objectives

Quick Explorer Interests

Demonstrate how to complete the interest profiler.

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.
Explain what each of the tabs on the “View Details” page shows and how each can be used.
Demonstrate how to change your answers without starting over.

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