Hire Your Next Employee Before They Leave the Military
Through the DOD SkillBridge program, transitioning service members can train with your company for up to 180 days — while remaining on active duty and receiving their military pay and benefits.
Build your future workforce, reduce hiring risk, and connect with military talent actively preparing for civilian careers.
How It Works
How SkillBridge Works
DOD pays their salary
Service members in their final 180 days train at your company while keeping military pay and benefits.
You train your next hire
A structured program functions as a six-month working interview with a motivated professional.
Hire with zero guesswork
Convert proven talent to full-time, having seen six months of real work.
The Employer's Guide to Hiring Military Talent
Learn how to access transitioning military talent through the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.
Download our free employer guide and learn:
- Why 200,000 transitioning service members are the most underutilized talent pool in America
- How SkillBridge works — a six-month working interview with salary paid by the DOD
- The four-step path to becoming an approved SkillBridge partner
- The myths that keep employers on the sidelines
- A readiness checklist for your hiring team
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Beyond SkillBridge
More Ways to Connect With Military Talent
SkillBridge is just the beginning. A VetsJobs employer presence gives you ongoing visibility, credibility, and compliance support — all in one place.
Veteran-Friendly Employer Badge
Get listed in our employer directory and display a verified badge that signals your commitment to hiring veterans.
VEVRAA Outreach Documentation
Federal contractors get documented, audit-ready proof of good-faith veteran recruitment efforts for OFCCP compliance.
Visibility With Veteran Job Seekers
Reach thousands of transitioning service members actively using our MOS translator, resume tools, and career guides.
Job Description Writer
Create veteran-friendly job descriptions in minutes — with built-in SkillBridge language.
Military Language Translator
Translate civilian roles to MOS codes (and back) across all five branches.
Veteran Tax Credit Calculator
Estimate federal WOTC savings (up to $9,600 per hire) before you make an offer.
Trusted By Employers
Why Employers Use VetsJobs
Lower Hiring Risk
Evaluate potential hires through a structured SkillBridge training program before making a full-time offer.
Veteran Hiring Expertise
Built specifically to help employers connect with military talent and understand the transition process.
Compliance Support
Support VEVRAA outreach efforts with documentation and visibility among veteran job seekers.
Ready to Access Military Talent Before Your Competitors Do?
Through SkillBridge and VetsJobs, employers can connect with transitioning service members before they enter the civilian workforce.