Purpose of this Program WELCOME TO DOD SkillBridge Programs: Purpose of this Program Connects civilian businesses and companies with training or internship opportunities that offer high probability of employment to separating military personnel Element 12 Page 132, 133 and 134

Navy DOD SkillBridge Programs: DoD Skillbridge allows transitioning Service members to gain valuable civilian job skills training from employers, including apprenticeships and internships, beginning up to 180 days before discharge. Doing this transition, this program can offer a critical bridge to a new civilian career. Participation in this program also guarantees Service members an interview upon completion. Service members must have approval from their change of command. Employer must offer a high probability of employment. Service members continue to receive their military pay and benefits while TAD.

Navy Requirements of SkillBridge Programs: a. Have completed at least 180 days on active duty and are expected to be discharged from active duty with an Honorable discharge, including General discharge (under Honorable conditions), within 180 days of the date of commencement of participation in such program; b. Be separating from the Navy and have sufficient time remaining under their contract to complete the program prior to established separation date; c. Have successfully passed their most recent physical fitness assessment; d. Be recommended for advancement or promotion and retention on most recent evaluation or fitness report; e. Have completed their Transition Goals, Plans and Success requirements; f. Have attended an ethics brief or completed a DoD approved ethics training presentation within the last 12 months from the start date of the skills training program; and g. Have not previously completed, currently participating in, or had participation terminated from an employment skills training program.

Air Force SkillBridge Programs: Air Force Skillbridge, also known as JTEST-A1, consists of Career Skills Program (CSP), such as apprenticeships, on-the-job (OJT) training, job shadowing, employment skills training, and internships; offering skills training opportunities to Airmen (officers and enlisted) preparing to transition from active duty to civilian employment. Career Skills Program is a transition program falling under the umbrella of the Air Force Directorate of Force Development, Learning Division (AF/A1DL).

Air Force Requirements of SkillBridge Programs: Airmen (officers and enlisted) must be within180 days of approved retirement and separation to participate in a Career Skills Program (CSP) Airmen participation is dependent on unit/command and mission requirements. They may apply to participate in a CSP through self-nominations while attending TGPS or go directly to their Base-level Education and Training Office Base-Level Education and Training Section Chiefs (E&TS) are responsible for the overall management of the base CSP and will provide the daily execution of the program The unit/squadron commander has the approval authority to participate in the CSP program. The commander may terminate the Airman participation in the program based on mission requirements

Current SkillBridge Programs Available San Diego County Veterans in Piping (VIP) POC Sonny Castillo 619-453-7412 aj.sonnycastillo@yahoo.com www.uavip.org Archi’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (AISA) POC Robert Blundell 760-626-6360 Robert.B@archisinstitute.com www.archisinstitute.com Workshops for Warriors (WFW) POC Danielle Hendges 619-550-1620 danielle@wfwusa.org www.workshopsforwarriors.org Airstreams Renewables POC Eric Aliste 760-222-6508 eric.aliste@air-streams.com www.air-streams.com First Responder POC Tory Haynes 760-744-1150 ext. 7818 vhaynes@palomar.edu

SkillBridge Members Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) POC Madonna May 760-725-6517 madonna.may@usmc.mil Onward to Opportunity (O2O) POC Joanna Sansoterra 760-429-4497 JLSansot@syr.edu www.onward2opportunity.org Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) POC Martin Schwab 760-385-0152 schwa0a8@erau.edu https://military.microsoft.com/training/mssa/

Local SkillBridge Members Kleinfelder POC Laura Hartman 619-831-4607 lhartman@kleinfelder.com www.kleinfelder.com Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program POC Sara McNamara 202-302-6631 SMcNamara@USChamber.com www.hiringourheroes.org/fellowships Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air POC Mary Jean Anderson, President 619-873-1460 mj@andersonpha.com

SkillBridge Resources www.dodskillbridge.com NAVADMIN 222/15 Onward 2 Opportunity www.onward2opportunity.com Veterans in Piping https://www.uavip.org Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeship, and Internships (JEST-A1) for Eligible Airmen. (Air Force Instruction 36-2649 Fleet and Family Support Centers

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