1. 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
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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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).

5. 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

6. Current SkillBridge Programs Available
San Diego County
Veterans in Piping (VIP)
POC Sonny Castillo
Archi’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (AISA)
POC Robert Blundell
Workshops for Warriors (WFW)
POC Danielle Hendges
Airstreams Renewables
POC Eric Aliste
First Responder
POC Tory Haynes
ext. 7818

7. SkillBridge Members Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC)
POC Madonna May
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
POC Joanna Sansoterra
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) POC Martin Schwab

8. Local SkillBridge Members
Kleinfelder
POC Laura Hartman
Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program
POC Sara McNamara
Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air
POC Mary Jean Anderson, President

9. SkillBridge Resources
NAVADMIN 222/15
Onward 2 Opportunity
Veterans in Piping
Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeship, and Internships (JEST-A1) for Eligible Airmen. (Air Force Instruction
Fleet and Family Support Centers

10. QUESTIONS?