SkillBridge gives an opportunity for service members to gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector through job training, employment skills training, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities during the last 180 days of military service prior to release from active duty.
If you are separating or retiring from the military, what are your career plans?
Join the SkillBridge talent pool for the following benefits:
View Open SkillBridge Opportunities
Service members can ask questions about participation by contacting their installation SkillBridge POC. The POC may be in the transition assistance office, education office or other support office. Additional information may be found here.
DoDI 1322.29 lists general eligibility requirements as -
It is recommended that members complete mandatory TAP prior to starting a SkillBridge program. See the Resources page.
SkillBridge is intended to be for service members about to be released from active duty. They may participate no earlier than 180 days prior to their release date.
Interested service members must get approval from their unit commander.
At Served with Honor we also welcome military spouses to apply to opportunities marked as available to spouses.
Yes, but each branch/service may have its own rules and guidelines regarding eligibility. Reserve or Guard members should contact their local education/transition office for information.
Yes, the assigned unit/command will still be responsible for the service member while they participate. Program managers cannot replace or assume the administrative, ethical, or legal responsibilities of the service member's commander.
The decision to grant access to the SkillBridge program remain's with the service member's chain of command.
For more information visit DOD SkillBridge FAQs.