What is MilGears?

MilGears is a suite of tools designed to support professional development for Service members at every stage of their career—from recruitment through transition—by connecting individual learning and experience to career and education opportunities. Powered by an extensive aggregate of military and civilian occupational and credentialing data, MilGears allows users to explore career paths, assess how their current experience matches up to job requirements, and advance their career goals.

MilGears Features:

Robust data allows complete assessment of a Service member’s qualifications and professional growth opportunities:

• Occupational information (military, civilian, and federal)
• Education and training (military and civilian)
• Non-degree civilian credentials (certifications, licenses, and apprenticeships)

Aggregates military and civilian occupational and credentialing data into a centralized location for:

• Occupational information (military, civilian, and federal)
• Education and training (military and civilian)
• Non-degree civilian credentials (certifications, licenses, and apprenticeships)

Expansive suite of tools serves a variety of stakeholders:

• Civilians considering joining the military
• Service members, veterans, spouses, and family members
• Military leaders and decision makers
• Recruiters or career counselors
• Academic organizations and other credential providers
• Employers, industry, and labor representatives

High-tech features provide customized results and documentation of Service member qualifications:

• Uploaded formal service documentation automatically parsed to produce customized results.
• No personal identifying information (PII) stored - receive an encrypted data session file and return to tool to pick up where you left off.
• Downloadable results that can support the attainment of career and academic goals.
• Results repurposed as a digital, interoperable, verified Learning and Employment Record (LER) using data standards that allow the LER to be shared with credential providers, employers, and other stakeholders.