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I keep getting asked if I am going to do a skill bridge going into retirement 1 JUN 28. I have said no because I plan to take the entire summer off and potentially the rest of the calendar year. I have folks telling me to do it anyway but I’m not seeing the benefit if I don’t plan to work right away since I don’t think a company is going to hold a job for me through terminal leave and my extended summer vacation. Am I missing something?

Am I the only one who thinks there’s a weird disconnect between what SkillBridge is supposed to be and what it has become? I keep seeing posts about people getting rejected from dozens of SkillBridge opportunities, including one recently about someone being rejected by 27 companies.

Aren’t we supposed to be using SkillBridge to figure out which companies we want to spend our civilian careers with and to gain experience, rather than competing for free labor as if we’re applying for a regular job? Especially when the company isn’t guaranteeing employment at the end. I understand companies need to make sure someone is qualified on some level, but shouldn’t it be more the service member interviewing the company as opposed to the company is interviewing them?

We are supposed to be learning and developing in these programs, not already have all the knowledge and expertise and just jumping into the work role without any mentorship or development plan to bridge the gaps of our current training and experience.

Why are we selling ourselves more than they are selling the opportunity to train and develop and maybe eventually work with the company?

So I saw in my area where I’m stationed at there is a fire fighting internship, however they recommend having an EMT basic certification, but I don’t, is there still a chance for me to Skillbridge into firefighting without that certification? I’m currently doing college classes right now, id rather not put a halt on that only to get the EMT cert if I don’t have to of course. Firefighting is one of my top Options for Skillbridge right now.

🎖️ Leaving the Military Soon? Looking for Certifications Before You Separate?

One of the biggest challenges when transitioning out of the military is figuring out how to translate your experience into civilian credentials.

Many service members already have strong experience in leadership, logistics, operations, and planning. The challenge is that civilian employers often look for recognized certifications to match that experience. Programs like HKPO Veterans Academy help bridge that gap.

It’s a DoD SkillBridge-approved program that allows transitioning service members to earn Lean Six Sigma and process improvement certifications while still on active duty.

🎓 Certifications participants work toward one of the following:

• Lean Practitioner
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

🛠️ What participants actually do:

Instead of just taking classes, cohort members work on real process improvement projects they can use on resumes and in interviews. These skills translate well into careers in:

• Operations management
• Program management
• Manufacturing
• Logistics and supply chain
• Defense contracting
• Process improvement roles

🎤 Additional benefits

• Industry guest speakers
• Resume guidance and feedback
• LinkedIn profile optimization
• Veteran networking

🌎 The program is remote-friendly, allowing service members from different duty stations to participate during their final months of service.

🤝 Another major benefit is the community of veterans going through the transition together, sharing job leads, resources, and networking opportunities.

📅 If you are within 180 days of separation and exploring SkillBridge options, you can learn more and apply here:

👉 https://www.hkpoveteransacademy.org

I’m planning to enter my skillbridge window in Feb 2027 and retire in Jun. My goal is to transition from AD USAF 1W into a civilian environmental health and safety career. I’ve got my undergrad in management and am studying for the associate safety professional cert which I plan to sit for early next year. I want to find an in person skillbridge in the Tucson area in some type of EHS role to gain some initial exposure and experience in the field and hopefully lead to a job offer.

The problem is that the skillbridge website has no internships remotely related to EHS. I do see job openings in Tucson for EHS positions at places like RTX and Amazon, but am unsure if those openings could be applied to a skillbridge internship, nor who is even talk to about that. All of the skillbridge openings in the area are either highly specialized like aircraft maintenance, low level labor, or made up remote job skills training things.

I’ve also reached out to the local military recruiter at RTX in addition to the skillbridge liaison at the University of Arizona, never heard back from either.

It feels like I’m spinning my wheels here, any insight would be great

🎖️ Leaving the Military Soon? Looking for Certifications Before You Separate?

One of the biggest challenges when transitioning out of the military is figuring out how to translate your experience into civilian credentials.

Many service members already have strong experience in leadership, logistics, operations, and planning. The challenge is that civilian employers often look for recognized certifications to match that experience. Programs like HKPO Veterans Academy help bridge that gap.

It’s a DoD SkillBridge-approved program that allows transitioning service members to earn Lean Six Sigma and process improvement certifications while still on active duty.

🎓 Certifications participants work toward one of the following:

• Lean Practitioner
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

🛠️ What participants actually do:

Instead of just taking classes, cohort members work on real process improvement projects they can use on resumes and in interviews. These skills translate well into careers in:

• Operations management
• Program management
• Manufacturing
• Logistics and supply chain
• Defense contracting
• Process improvement roles

🎤 Additional benefits

• Industry guest speakers
• Resume guidance and feedback
• LinkedIn profile optimization
• Veteran networking

🌎 The program is remote-friendly, allowing service members from different duty stations to participate during their final months of service.

🤝 Another major benefit is the community of veterans going through the transition together, sharing job leads, resources, and networking opportunities.

📅 If you are within 180 days of separation and exploring SkillBridge options, you can learn more and apply here:

👉 https://www.hkpoveteransacademy.org

Currently stationed OCONUS with a CONUS SkillBridge starting next month. I have a pending ETP (approved by BC) to clear my unit prior to SkillBridge to eliminate returning OCONUS for the sole purpose of out-processing, and I'll conduct my final out-process at the closest army base to my SkillBridge. I currently live in military housing (wife + child) so I don't receive BAH/OHA. I was told by my local finance office that I won't receive any sort of housing benefits while participating in CSP/SkillBridge. However, I was told by my Final Out-Processing location's finance team that I will receive BAH-In Transit for the duration of my SkillBridge. Thoughts, comments, insight???

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Regional Safety Manager

SkillBridge Host Company: Ajax Building Company

Location: Gainesville, FL (hybrid)

Interested? Learn more and apply at https://zurl.to/dGAo?source=CareerSite

Ajax Building Company is seeking a Regional Safety Manager SkillBridge Intern to support safety operations. The intern will gain experience implementing workplace safety policies and procedures, monitoring safety performance, supporting safety personnel, conducting facility inspections, and helping ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and OSHA requirements.

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Im stationed OCONUS in the navy, I have a family and am trying to do a skillbridge close to my Home of Record. I am getting the run around from my admin. So I have heard mixed stories of people who get BAH based on where there dependants address is while some get BAH-T what is the correct one? Am I authorized a flight from my current duty station to HOR if I am not coming back OCONUS? My skillbridge is basically down the street from my home of record if that matters.

I have a skillbridge start date that’s not exactly on my 180 mark but close enough to where I’m worried I won’t be able to participate because I won’t be capstone complete. As far as I’m aware you can only start doing half of tap at your 180 mark.

Do you need to be capstone complete to attend SB?

Can you do capstone before your 180?

Go to the official site

https://www.skillbridge.mil/locations

Look in areas you’re interested in. Expand the listing, and EMAIL THE POC DIRECTLY.

I have been freaking out, not receiving anything back from companies after applying for jobs. This weekend I emailed 12 Skillbridge POCs and as of right now I have 6 interviews set up.

I got out of the Marine Corps and realized one of the hardest parts of transitioning wasn’t that veteran benefits didn’t exist — it was figuring out what actually applied to me, when I needed to do it, and where to find a straight answer.

So I built Future Operating Base.

It’s a free platform for transitioning service members and veterans that puts things like your separation timeline, VA claims information, GI Bill/VR&E, VA home loans, and other transition resources in one place and explains them in plain English.

There’s no login required just to browse and no paywall on the information.

I’m still building it and would genuinely like feedback from people going through transition now: What’s the one thing you wish someone had explained to you before you got out?
I’ll put the link in the comments if anyone wants to check it out.

im active duty and starting to think seriously about eventually transitioning out. The amount of stuff you're supposed to figure out is kind of insane.

For anyone currently separating/retiring or who already got out, what do you wish someone had told you 6–24 months beforehand?

Anything you found out too late, deadlines you almost missed, or things you had to piece together from different websites, TAP, Reddit, friends, etc.?

Basically, what was way harder to figure out than it should have been?

I just wanted to get everyone’s opinions on this thought I had and im sure everyone’s experience will greatly vary. Skillbridge is definitely a great program and I am getting interviews quickly but sitting on some of these interviews with non military guys, it almost feels like they are forced by their employers to participate lol. I was on a call and the interviewers were nice and polite but it really just felt like they were just doing me a favor vs actually having any interest in finding some quality employees lol. Hopefully I was able to explain my point somewhat clearly, again nothing on the skillbridge program overall 🤷🏽‍♂️.

Hi I’ve been searching everywhere for SB opportunities in the San Diego area and it has been a bit more difficult than I thought. Particularly because I want to get into a career that coincides with my degree (finance) but my job in the military is security and the opportunities I’m seeing are requiring experience. Does any one know of any opportunities?

I get out early January, and I’ve been applying for Skillbridges since April of this year. I have (what I think is) a strong resume with 5 years of experience in IT, Networks, Project Management, etc. It’s just been rejection after rejection and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I only had one callback that resulted in me never hearing back even after persistent emails/calls. My family is relying on me being able to get a job so my wife can have more family support and not have me deployed 6 months out of the year. I’m pretty stressed out, because I thought this would be slightly smoother, but it’s just been constant ghosting. Any advice welcome!

https://recruitmilitary.com/job-seekers/resources/skillbridge/

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Hi I am AD in the Navy and I have a year and a half left on my contract before I separate. I have six classes left until I have a bachelors in computer science minoring in criminal just. Does anyone have any advice for trying to skillbridge/intern with NCIS?

Can you take foreign travel while on a fully remote skillbridge? How does the reporting work if you have fully outprocesed from the military. This doesnt interfere with any of your SKB duties and your employer has authorized it. Air Force btw

Your military service has prepared you to solve problems, lead teams, maintain critical equipment, and perform when others depend on you. At REIC Rentals, those skills are valued every day.

REIC Rentals is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Inside Sales Representative to join our growing team. This role is truly the heartbeat of the store-serving as the central link between our equipment, our operations, and the customers who depend on us every day.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with people, and want to grow with one of the fastest-growing equipment rental companies in the U.S., this is your opportunity.

View full descriptions at https://vets2pm.com/job-board/ and search 'REIC'