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* '''Approval Process''': Commanders must authorize participation, considering unit needs. Participants should complete all Transition Assistance Program (TAP) requirements before starting SkillBridge. Each branch may impose additional requirements. | * '''Approval Process''': Commanders must authorize participation, considering unit needs. Participants should complete all Transition Assistance Program (TAP) requirements before starting SkillBridge. Each branch may impose additional requirements. | ||
Thought I'd chime in... | Thought I'd chime in... | ||
I'm three months into a six-month Skillbridge with a company not on the approved Skillbridge list. There are ways to legitimately do that with additional paperwork. | |||
I'm | |||
Something to be aware of is the Skillbridge process is changing. | Something to be aware of is the Skillbridge process is changing. | ||
Also worth noting is the following. | Also worth noting is the following. | ||
https://www.socom.mil/care-coalition/Pages/Career-Transition.aspx | https://www.socom.mil/care-coalition/Pages/Career-Transition.aspx | ||
Buried in, there is a SOCOM "Skillbridge"-like program. | |||
Within that are companies (five?) certified Military Mentorship Partners who act as headhunters and look to place you in the right environment/organizations for your skill sets/experiences. | |||
I hadn't even heard of the SOCOM program, and I've already gone through SFLTAP, my Unit's equivalent, the Wounded Warrior Foundation, and the GBF. | |||
Just goes to show you there are probably opportunities out there where just unaware of | |||
* For more detailed guidelines, see the [https://skillbridge.osd.mil/faq.htm SkillBridge FAQ page] | * For more detailed guidelines, see the [https://skillbridge.osd.mil/faq.htm SkillBridge FAQ page] | ||