T
he D he Department ep partm of Defense SkillBridge program (formerly known as the Career Skills Program) provides retiring and separating service members the opportunity to Skil Sk kili llss P rroogr ogr participate part pa rtticcip pat a e in civilian job training programs while they transition out of the military.
SkillBridge connects service members with real-world job experiences through specific 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.
DoD SkillBridge Thursday, March 17 1 p.m. Building 653, Room 219
There are many industry partners in fields 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 Affairs. A complete list of authorized providers is available at https://skillbridge.osd.mil/organizations.htm. In their final 180 days of Active Duty, transitioning service members can be granted permissive duty to focus on full-time training with a DoD-approved partner, after their unit commander provides written authorization and approval. During SkillBridge participation, you will continue to receive military pay and benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent. Want to learn more about SkillBridge? The Misawa Education Office will hold an informational briefing on Thursday, March 17 at 1 p.m. in Building 653, Room 219. Please call us at DSN 226-4201 or email MisawaEducationOffice@us.af.mil to sign up. Leisure TIMES | 25
