The DoW SkillBridge program lets transitioning service members work for your company at no wage cost — for up to 180 days. We run the entire program so you don’t have to.
Drag the slider to your actual wage rate and watch the real savings appear.
*Based on Option 2 full management ($3,500 setup + $1,650/mo × 6 months = $13,400 total). Recruiting cost assumes SHRM 2025 national average of $4,700.
DoW SkillBridge lets service members in their final 180 days of service work full-time at your company. The Department of War keeps paying their full salary and benefits the entire time.
The Department of War pays 100% of the intern’s salary and benefits for the full program duration.
A true “try before you hire” window. No hire commitment required at any point in the program.
We handle the DoW application, training plans, compliance, and reporting. You never touch the portal.
We’re not a call center or an app. We’re a veteran who answers the phone.
Ryan spent 22 years maintaining fighter aircraft, training the next generation as a Crew Chief technical school instructor, and serving as a First Sergeant — the role he enjoyed most in his Air Force career. He founded First Sergeant SkillBridge Consulting to give employers everywhere the same level of accountability he gave his unit.
Three companies are already running successful SkillBridge programs through First Sergeant Consulting — with qualified veteran candidates placed and evaluated under DoW-compliant training plans we built from scratch.
Meet RyanWe build your training plans and MOU application before the window opens.
Your application goes in Day 1 of the fall window — front of the line.
No cost during review. Billing starts only once you’re approved.
We source candidates, onboard, and manage the full 180-day cycle.
The fall application window opens October 1. Sign now and we start prep work immediately.
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