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Career Benefits

Programs that build civilian careers during and after service.

DoD SkillBridge

Up to 180 days of civilian training/internship at the end of service.

U.S. Department of DefenseVerified 2026-07-13View details

USMAP — United Services Military Apprenticeship Program

DoL-registered apprenticeships that turn military experience into a civilian journeyman credential.

U.S. Navy COOL / DoDVerified 2026-07-13View details

Veterans' Preference in Federal Hiring

5-point or 10-point preference for eligible veterans applying to federal jobs.

U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementVerified 2026-07-13View details

Army Career Skills Program (CSP)

Army SkillBridge-style program giving soldiers civilian training in the last 180 days of service.

U.S. ArmyVerified 2026-07-13View details

Educational Resource — Not Official

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any U.S. Military Service. Every benefit here is sourced from official U.S. Government publications and links out to the authoritative government website. Eligibility, amounts, and program rules change frequently — always confirm your specific situation with a Service education/finance office, a VA-accredited representative, or the official program office listed for each benefit.