Start your next career before you separate.
Search 10,310 DoD SkillBridge internships from 2,878 companies. Get civilian work experience while you're still on active duty.
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- SkillBridgeLast 180 days
- Civilian careerDay one, with experience
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- 2 days agoSpecialized Pipefitter Columbus OHIOShambaugh and Son, LPColumbus, Ohio
- 2 days agoSpecialized Pipefitter Atlanta GeorgiaShambaugh and Son, LPAtlanta, Georgia
- 2 days agoLogistics InternshipLiberty Alliance, IncTampa, Florida
- 2 days agoRailroad ConductorCWW LLCAstoria, Oregon
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How it works
From active duty to your next career
- 1
Check eligibility
Active-duty service members can start within 180 days of separation or retirement.
- 2
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- 3
Get command approval
Your unit commander signs off on your participation and schedule.
- 4
Start your internship
Work full time with a civilian employer for up to six months while keeping your military pay.
When can you start?
Programs can begin up to 180 days before your separation or retirement date.
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“I did a 90-day software engineering SkillBridge and transitioned into a six-figure engineering role. It gave me real-world experience while I was still on active duty.”
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