DoD SkillBridge Internship Program

dod SKILLBRIDGE internships

We’re excited to offer transitioning service members the chance to launch their careers through the DoD SkillBridge program.

SkillBridge interns work with a company for the last six months of their service obligation. The government continues to pay for their salary and benefits. This trial period allows the company and the veteran to test the waters before committing to a full-time role.

SkillBridge Candidates

Our remote DoD SkillBridge internships provide real-world job experience, training, and skills development. We designed this program to give you a head start on transitioning from military service to civilian employment. And you’ll still enjoy the safety net of full pay and benefits from the military.

While interning with us, we’re committed to helping you grow and develop. Our team provides world-class training, mentorship opportunities, and industry connections. Set yourself up for success with BufferSprings!

SkillBridge Employers

BufferSprings is an authorized DoD SkillBridge provider. We’re ready and able to connect your company with transitioning service members for up to six months before they hang up their uniforms.

Are you looking for a single intern? Want to develop your own robust SkillBridge program? We can facilitate your success.

What Our SkillBridgers Have to Say

My job in the military gave me a skillset with limited civilian-equivalent options. The leadership at BufferSprings has worked to help me understand my value as an employee and a leader in the civilian workforce.

SkillBridging with BufferSprings is the perfect transition. Having the time to smooth out your transition and tapping into all kinds of resources - while fixing the veteran hiring problem from the inside out - is more than any veteran could ask for.

BufferSprings is a genuine company that truly cares about what you want to do after the military. They helped me connect and build relationships with some of the top leaders in my industry. So, if you already have a vision of life after the military or need help bridging the gap to civilian life, BufferSprings is the one for you.

BufferSprings was instrumental in helping me transition out of the military, and the team actually cared about me as an individual. I now know where I want to be in life post-military and am taking active steps to get there.

My SkillBridge experience with Buffersprings is the personal and professional journey I needed to assist me in my transition to civilian life. Rob and Merideth were very welcoming, and the team they developed feels like family! I am excited about the tools they provide to assist with my next career path!

BufferSprings Hosted SkillBridge Interns

Our team at BufferSprings LOVES working with SkillBridge interns! As veterans ourselves, we know how important it is to try out several different jobs before committing to your first role post-military. With that in mind, we offer a Training Path rotation among 3-4 career paths.

Military Talent Program Management
Digital Marketing
Human Resources
Veteran Recruitment & Retention
Sales / Business Development
Military Partnerships Coordinator
Federal Government Contracting

You’ll get to ‘try it before you buy it’ while participating in our world-class transition training pipeline.

Corporate Partner Hosted SkillBridge Interns

We carefully match SkillBridge candidates with our participating companies based on the skills of the veteran, corporate culture, and open positions. Once matched, candidates can expect on-the-job training and real-world experience in the private sector.

Before starting work with your host company, our team at BufferSprings provides a two-week training intensive designed to help smooth out your transition. We also host weekly educational sessions held via Zoom.