1. DoD Skillbridge & AF Skillbridge
Element 12 & 13

2. “I don’t college good!”

3. Objectives Explain what the DoD and AF Skillbridge program is
Eligibility requirements
Governing instructions
Cost to the service member

4. What can I get from this In-depth training for technical skills
May increase your starting pay
Increased rate of employment
Time away from work
Duty free *

5. DoD Skillbridge
An initiative for transfer service members to complete civilian job and employment training
Allows Sailors to earn training toward apprenticeship/internships
Designed to provide training that provides a “high probability of employment”

6. Who is eligible
On active for more than 180 days and expected to get a honorable discharge
Will be discharge within 180 days from the commencement of the program
Complete the course prior to separation from service *
DODI and NAVADMIN 222/15

8. So how much does this cost
Most programs are free to the Sailor
Cost out of pocket minimal for other programs
Some programs are eligible for GI-Bill
The member will not be payed for the work they do during the program

9. FRAME WORK
The military will allow the service member to attend industry training instead of military job
The participating party has to provide training at little to no cost to the service member

10. AF Skillbridge Same program as the DOD Skillbridge
AF instruction

11. Summary
Provides another option for education rather than attending college
Little to no cost to the member
Build network to increase chance of employment

12. Questions