DOD SKILLBRIDGE Element # 12 Pg.132

Purpose Service members can participate in local or out of state civilian employment training program, including apprenticeship before they separate from the military

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Eligibility Within 180 days of Separation Honorable Discharge Pass most recent PFA Recommended for Advancement Have completed TGPS requirements Have not previously participated Have completed a DoD ethics training

How it Works Find the right program Needs Command Approval Participation is considered official duty Participants will be in a free-duty status Can be added to any other permissive TAD Approval authority could terminate participation Limited to one program Travel funds to participate is NOT authorized

Resources www.dodskillbridge.com NAVADMIN 222/15 DODI 1322.29 Fleet & Family Veterans in Piping www.uavip.org Onward 2 Opportunity www.onward2opportunity.com

Point of Contact Mr. Tom Albert Mr. Perry Christiansen (901) 874-4254 tom.albert@navy.mil Mr. Perry Christiansen (901) 874-4372 perry.christiansen@navy.mil

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