Army and Navy COOL. The Army and Navy both offer Credentialing Opportunities
Online (COOL). These programs give you the opportunity to find civilian credentials related to
your rating, or military occupational specialty. You can learn what it takes to get the
credentials and learn about programs that will help pay credentialing fees. Check out the Army
COOL website at:
https://www.cool.army.mil/ or Navy COOL website at:
https://www.cool.navy.mil/ to learn more.
Helmets to Hardhats. The Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program lets your
military service speak for itself. The program will help you find career opportunities that
match your military background. Congressionally funded, H2H is the fastest, easiest way for
transitioning military, Reservists, and Guardsmen to find a rewarding career in the construction
industry. Visit:
http://helmetstohardhats.org/ to learn more.
USMAP (United Services Military Apprenticeship Program). Members of the
Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who participated in this program are eligible to receive a
Department of Labor (DOL) Certificate of Completion, which gives them a a definite advantage in
getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships. Visit
https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil/ to learn more.
