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    DoD SkillBridge Program

    DoD SkillBridge Program

    Transition to our team

    If you are a transitioning Servicemember with leadership skills, determination, and focus, you’ll fit right in here at MIL!  In fact, we’ve got a program to help you along the way: SkillBridge. This program will improve post-service skills at no cost and provide an opportunity with a high-likelihood of employment.

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    Stock photo of American FlagWhat is SkillBridge?

    • Servicemembers gain civilian experience and exposure through training, apprenticeship, or interning for the last six months (180 days) of active duty service.
    • Per DoDI 1322.29, Servicemembers on approved TAD/TDY status participate in an apprenticeship or internship with approved companies with a high likelihood of employment after separation.
    • Servicemembers continue to receive pay, benefits, and leave while enrolled in the program!

    SkillBridge eligibility:

    • SkillBridge is an opportunity for Servicemembers to plan for life after the military. The program matches career opportunities to military training and experience at the end of your service. SkillBridge, as an opportunity, provides enhancements to your marketability and post-separation career prospects.
    • Any Servicemember (enlisted or officer) can apply for SkillBridge to utilize the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an approved industry partner. While enrolled in the program, participants continue to receive military compensation and continue to be covered under military benefits. Release from SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and unit Commanders must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with a SkillBridge industry partner.

    Service specific application guidance

    For additional information regarding applying for participation in SkillBridge Programs, Airmen should consult the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) SkillBridge page.

    Before any individual Soldier contacts any SkillBridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) providers directly to inquire about application details, and before seeking Commander approval, all interested Soldiers must first review the IMCOM CSP page and then contact SkillBridge/CSP officials at usarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq.mbx.g1-aces@mail.mil for further instructions on next steps.

    Each Navy command establishes local SkillBridge participation procedures. Sailors are advised to at minimum follow the steps below:

    • Prior to pursing program enrollment or command approval, review DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15 policy documents on the Resources page of this website to ensure you meet minimum eligibility requirements.
    • Review all of the approved SkillBridge program information listed on the SkillBridge Locations page.
    • Directly contact the Employer POCs listed on the SkillBridge Locations page of the website to learn more about program specific eligibility requirements, start dates, training duration, enrollment protocol, etc. If there is no Employer POC contact information available on the DOD SkillBridge website, please visit the identified Industry Partner/Employers website to further inquire, or visit the SkillBridge Contact Us page for further assistance.
    • If there is a training program or internship of interest not currently approved and listed on the DOD website, the training provider may route a request for approval by visiting Industry Partners/Employers – How to Participate.
    • Once you have determined eligibility, and identified a program of interest, submit a request through your chain of command for “permission to participate” in training. Required documentation and request routing protocol vary by command so consult with your designated command representative for details.
    • Maintain a copy of approval documentation signed by your unit commander in personal files for reference as necessary, and provide a copy to the Employer POC for review and final acceptance as appropriate. Contact the Transition Office (Fleet and Family Support Center) at your supporting base to gather more details about the SkillBridge programs available in your geographic area, or for additional transition assistance support (Resume, Interview Preparation, Job Search, Application Assistance, etc..).

    Marines interested in the SkillBridge Program should first review the Marine Corp FAQ (downloadable DOCX). If you still have questions about the program or would like to participate, you can submit questions through the SkillBridge Contact Us page.

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