• SkillBridge provides employers with access to talented military members who are in the process of becoming civilians.
• These individuals continue to be paid by the military while placed with SkillBridge employers.
• To participate, employers can either register to serve as SkillBridge employers or work through approved intermediaries.

For employers, human resource (HR) leaders, and talent acquisition teams, SkillBridge can be a practical way to connect with military talent before service members enter the civilian workforce. This article explains what SkillBridge is, why employers choose to participate, how the program generally works, and what organizations should consider before getting started.

What Is the DoW SkillBridge Program?

SkillBridge was created in 2011 with the goal of creating a high probability (not a guarantee) of post-service employment, while giving participating employers a structured way to engage transitioning service members before they enter the civilian workforce. During the last months of active duty, eligible service members can work full-time with an approved civilian employer to learn a job, build practical skills, and explore a possible career path after the military. Since its inception, well over 50,000 service members have completed the program.

SkillBridge generally works this way:

• The participant remains on active duty in the military and continues to receive military pay and benefits.
• The participant receives approval from their military...

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