1. DOD SKILLBRIDGE WORKSHOP
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2. What is Skillbridge?
Connects Sailors to businesses and companies with available training or internship opportunities
Offer a high probability of employment with Sailors who are separating
Provided at little or no cost to the Sailor.
Can participate in civilian job and employment skills training, including apprenticeships and internships up to SIX MONTHS prior to separation.

3. Eligibility
Served 180 days on active duty
Honorable discharge, including General discharge (under Honorable conditions)
The intent of the program is for Sailors to complete the training WHILE they are still on active duty
Have successfully passed their most recent physical fitness assessment

6. Onward 2 Opportunity
4 day foundation training, certification and job placement given at concentrated locations that also offer 60 hours of distance learning content
Upon completion, interviews are scheduled between participants and local/national employers
Customer Service Excellence, Information Technology, and Business Management.
FREE

7. VA (Weams Institution Search)
Used as an external source to find vetted internships by the Department of Veteran Affairs
Select OJT under search tab for list of approved internships in local area

9. Submitting Request Cover Letter Instructions Eligibility Criteria
Individual Program Participant App (Vetting MOU)
Program material and specific company requirements
Special Request

10. References www.dodskillbridge.com (under construction) NAVADMIN 222/15
DODI
Visit your local FFSC for what is becoming available in your local area