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For Recovering Service Members: E2I

Discover how the Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) provides one-on-one support to help you plan your career and educational path for a successful future.

Find Your Path with Personalized Support

Planning your next steps after service can be challenging, but E2I is here to help you navigate it. This program offers personalized, one-on-one support to help you define your career goals, translate your military experience into a powerful resume, and connect with a nationwide network of employers and academic institutions. Whether you aim to find a new career, pursue a degree, or gain a certification, E2I provides the tailored guidance you need to succeed.

Who is Eligible for E2I?

Service members enrolled in a Recovery Coordination Program (RCP) or in the Disability Evaluation System (DES) are eligible for E2I.

Step-by-Step: How to Participate
Step 1: Meet Your Regional E2I Coordinator

Find and connect with your Regional E2I Coordinator to begin the process. Your coordinator will guide you through opportunities and application steps.

Step 2: Complete Application

Fill out the E2I application form here and submit it to secure the required medical approval for participation.

Step 3: Skill & Career Assessment

Work with your E2I Regional Coordinator (RC) to assist in assessing your career and educational goals and needs.

Step 4: Work With Mentor

Receive and discuss resources and information provided by your E2I RC to assist in development of your transition plan.

Step 5: Transition to Civilian Career or Active Duty

Participants can expect E2I RCs to listen to what their needs are based on your education or employment path, and recommend resources to support their plan.

What to Expect

Participants can expect E2I RCs to listen to what their needs are based on your education or employment path, and recommend resources to support their plan.

E2I Documents and Forms

E2I Application Form

Complete this form to begin the intake process for the Education and Employment Initiative (E2I).

Download E2I Form

E2I Factsheet

A summary of the E2I program's eligibility, benefits, and goals.

Download E2I Factsheet

E2I & OWF FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Download FAQ

E2I Experience Form

An online questionnaire to obtain RSM's feedback on their experience.

Take Questionnaire
E2I Testimonials & Success Stories

Hear from recovering Service Members who advanced their education and careers with support from E2I.

Region 6

“The help I've received with my transition has been thorough.”

Region 5

“The program made me aware of resources available to me as I transition from the Army.”

Region 10

“Positive and instructive on my educational and professional goals. Created less stress on life after the military.”

Region 10

“I had the pleasure of working with Chris, and he made sure to let me know what resources are available as I prepare to separate from the Navy.”

Region 3

“Mr. McLeod was extremely helpful during my transition. He kept in constant contact with me and ensured I was aware of any employment or educational opportunities that met my needs.”

Region 5

“Mr. May and I not only talked about education and employment resources but also Life transition skills that challenged him in transition and how he was able to overcome the challenges.”

Federal Agency Partner Directory

A comprehensive list of federal departments and agencies that partner with the Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) and Operation Warfighter (OWF).

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Congressional Office
  • Department Headquarters

D

Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Food and Nutrition Service
  • Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
  • Forest Service
Department of Commerce (DOC)
  • Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • International Trade Administration (ITA)
  • National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Department of Defense (DOD)
  • Department HQ
  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Navy
  • Marine Corps
  • SOCOM
  • Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
  • Defense Health Agency (DHA)
  • Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
  • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
  • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
  • National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Department of Energy (DOE)
  • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
  • US Secret Service (USSS)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
  • U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)
  • Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
  • Veteran Employment and Training Service (VETS)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  • Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
  • Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Department of the Interior (DOI)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
Department of the Treasury
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

E

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Department Headquarters

G

General Services Administration (GSA)
  • Department Headquarters

N

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • Department Headquarters

O

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
  • Department Headquarters

S

Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Department Headquarters
Smithsonian Institution
  • Department Headquarters
Social Security Administrations (SSA)
  • Department Headquarters

U

U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
  • Department Headquarters
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
  • Department Headquarters
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Department Headquarters
United States Postal Service (USPS)
  • Department Headquarters

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