skillbridge program

DoD SkillBridge

Thursday, March 17 1 p.m. Building 653, Room 219

he Department of Defense SkillBridge program (formerly known as the Career Skills Program) provides retiring and separating service members the opportunity to participate in civilian job training programs while they transition out of the military. The eh Dep partm Sk kil ills sl Pro or gr part tic cip pat a e

SkillBridge connects service members with real-world job experiences through specifi c industry training, apprenticeships, or internship opportunities. This can help service members bridge the gap between the end of service and the beginning of their civilian careers.

There are many industry partners in fi elds such as energy, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, and more. Partners include employers such as Amazon, Lockheed Martin, United Health Group, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs. A complete list of authorized providers is available at htt ps://skillbridge.osd.mil/organizations.htm.

In their fi nal 180 days of Active Duty, transitioning service members can be granted permissive duty to focus on full-time training with a DoD-approved partner, aft er their unit commander provides writt en authorization and approval. During SkillBridge participation, you will continue to receive military pay and benefi ts. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent.

Want to learn more about SkillBridge? The Misawa Education Offi ce will hold an informational briefi ng on Thursday, March 17 at 1 p.m. in Building 653, Room 219. Please call us at DSN 226-4201 or email MisawaEducationOffi ce@us.af.mil to sign up.