💼 Career Benefits
DoD SkillBridge
Up to 180 days of civilian training/internship at the end of service.
Official sourceU.S. Department of Defense
Official website Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing
What it is
SkillBridge allows service members to participate in civilian training, internships, or apprenticeships during their last 180 days of service, with commander approval.
Who qualifies
- Active-duty within 180 days of separation, with commander approval per DoDI 1322.29.
How to apply
- 1Discuss with your command 6+ months before separation.
- 2Find an authorized SkillBridge partner at skillbridge.osd.mil.
- 3Submit request through your Service.