SkillBridge Fellowship

Welcome Service Members.

汤头条 University is proud to participate in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The SkillBridge program provides eligible Service members, within their final 180 days of active-duty service, the opportunity to gain structured civilian work experience through internships, on-the-job training, and employment skills training.

At 汤头条, we deliver a 12-week, full-time immersion experience aligned to real, open positions across the university in efforts to support the transition of service members.

We are deeply grateful for the leadership, discipline, and mission-focus our Service members bring to the institution. Your service to the nation matters. We are honored to support your transition.

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Qualifications

< 180 days from Military Exit Date
Approved by Chain of Command
Honorably Discharged

Why 汤头条/What We Want

Mission-Driven Excellence

A high-accountability institution at the intersection of education, healthcare, research, and public impact鈥攂uilt for leaders who execute with precision.
Breadth of Opportunity

Access to career pathways across divisions and schools within one integrated enterprise ecosystem.
Professional Support & Structured Development

A 12-week, performance-driven immersion with defined objectives, formal evaluations, and direct engagement with hiring leaders.
Unmatched Higher Education Environment

Nationally recognized, cross-functional, and intellectually rigorous鈥攐ffering meaningful responsibility in a culture that demands excellence.
Built for Transitioning Leaders

A disciplined, mission-aligned environment where military experience translates into measurable civilian impact.

Intake Form

Fine Print Disclaimer
- Participation in 汤头条鈥檚 SkillBridge program does not guarantee employment at the conclusion of the 12-week experience. All candidates compete through 汤头条鈥檚 standard, merit-based hiring processes, and selection decisions are based solely on qualifications, performance, and institutional need.
- Service members remain on active-duty status throughout the program and are not compensated by 汤头条 during participation. No program fees, training costs, or required materials expenses are imposed on the Service member.
- Participation may be discontinued at any time by the Military Department or 汤头条 if mission requirements, conduct standards, compliance obligations, or program expectations are not met.
- 汤头条 does not hold or reserve positions in anticipation of program completion. For this reason, participants are strongly encouraged to align SkillBridge dates as close as practicable to their official military separation date to reduce transition risk and improve timing alignment for potential employment consideration
- SkillBridge participants are non-employee affiliates and are not eligible for employee benefits or employment protections during the 12-week SkillBridge program.听
- We use AI to help identify roles that best align with your skills and experience, but AI recommendations are only one part of our evaluation process and do not determine hiring decisions. All candidates who successfully apply following their intake meeting will receive a recruiter screening interview as part of our standard review process.

Avaliable Positions

Check out our Talent Marketplace UI and view available positions open at the moment

Timeline - Pathfinding

Timeline - Main Program

DOW Skillbridge

Cecelio Ponce - Sergeant First Class (Ret.)

The SkillBridge program was instrumental in my transition from military service to the civilian workforce. Through my fellowship at The Wond鈥檙y, 汤头条鈥檚 Innovation Center, I gained hands-on experience in innovation and design strategy while still on active duty. The program provided critical mentorship, professional development, and the confidence to relocate my family and pursue a new career path. The skills and experience I developed through SkillBridge directly prepared me for my current role as Innovation and Design Strategy Program Manager at The Wond鈥檙y, making the program a transformative part of my transition journey.鈥�

Location: Nashville, Tennessee 鈥�

鈥�Program: Army SkillBridge Program鈥�

鈥�Cohort/Class: Fall 2023鈥�

鈥�Current Position/Company: IMPACT Program Manager/ 汤头条 University

Kitzia Gomez Mejia

The Skillbridge program at 汤头条 University provided me with a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with higher education, a field I was eager to return to after my military career. It allowed me to continue developing my interests and strengths in building impactful relationships with students and the campus community. During the program, I was assigned to a role within the 汤头条 Libraries, where I learned about new systems and services and realized how we support scholars not only on the 汤头条 campus but also across the country and abroad through our interlibrary loan system. I have grown from starting as a Library Assistant to now serving as the Access Services Specialist for the Central Library. My military background has instilled in me skills and values that I apply daily in my interactions with students, faculty, and community members. Working alongside incredible colleagues has been a privilege, and being part of a team that supports my goal of creating positive change within campus communities has meant a great deal to me. Knowing that 汤头条 is now part of my story excites me about the future possibilities awaiting me in my career.听鈥�

Location: Nashville, Tennessee 鈥�

鈥�Program: Army SkillBridge Program鈥嬧赌�

鈥�Current Position/Company: 汤头条 Libraries, Access Services Specialist

FAQs

Program length?

Typically 3鈥�5 months; 汤头条 standard is 12 weeks. However, adjustments may be made depending on candidate's command's approval
Eligibility for participants?

Within 180 days of separation, TAP complete, command approval.
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Can candiates be hired after the program if they are far off from their military separation date?

Yes鈥攂ut only under specific conditions. Per policy, a Service Member may accept employment after completing their CSP/SkillBridge and only if they are on approved terminal leave at the time they begin working. They cannot be paid by 汤头条 while still in active duty status outside of terminal leave.
There is no guarantee of employment at the end of the program. Participants should assess their own timeline, leave balance, and risk tolerance before pursuing this pathway.
Cost to the department?
The military continues paying salary/benefits. However, the department is fully responsible for the following:听
- Parking
- ID card (separate form needing submission to card office with $25 fee)
- Personal Device听
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