The SkillBridge Program is designed to provide training and internship opportunities for separating Service Members within 180-days of End of Active Service. The results of these training and internship opportunities will lead to a high probability of employment.

SkillBridge Office, Bldg 13150, Rm 311, 760-725-6517, CPsdp@usmc.mil

Walk-Ins Welcome. Military Attire Acceptable. Please Join Us.

You will learn about the different courses, eligibility, and the application procedure, as well as get all of your questions answered.

THE FOLLOWING COURSES WILL BE DISCUSSED:

Archi’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (AISA)

AISA is a 6 week course which focuses on small scale farming, hydroponics, and agribusiness course. This course uses a portion of Service Members GI Bill and is open to Active Duty and Spouses.

BMW Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP)

MSTEP is a free 16 week training course toward becoming a BMW Service Technician. This course is open to Active Duty.

Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program (CFP)

CFP is a 12 week course which offers free mid-to-senior level internships in the Southern California region. Service Member must have at minimum an associate’s degree. This course is open to Active Duty.

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA)

MSSA is a 19 week course has 3 track options: Server and Cloud Administration (networking), Cloud Development (coding), and Cyber Security. These tracks use a portion of the Service Members GI Bill and is open to Active Duty and Spouses.

Onward to Opportunity (O2O)

O2O is a free program offering industry specific training, credentials, and job placement services. This is a hybrid program (3 days in classroom and 90 days online) that offers a professional certification course with two pathway options: Information Technology and Business Management. This course is open to Active Duty and Spouses.

Veterans in Piping (VIP)

VIP is a free 18 week welding and pipe fitting training that leads to an apprenticeship. This course is open to Active Duty.

Workshops for Warriors (WFW)

WFW is a 16 week course that has 2 tracks: Welding or Machining. These tracks use a portion of the Service Members GI Bill. This course is open to Active Duty.

Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC)

WARTAC is a 10 week course offers free training toward becoming a Veteran Service Representative with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Airstreams Renewables

Airstreams is a 7 week course that trains Service Members to become Energy and Communication Tower Technicians. This course uses a portion of the Service Member’s GI Bill. This course is open to Active Duty.

Home Builder's Institute (HBI)

HBI is a free 12 week electrical pre-apprenticeship certification training course conducted in Poway, CA. This course is open to Active Duty.