Changes to the SkillBridge Job Training Program Are Coming. Could They Limit Opportunities for Veterans?

Pentagon officials are rolling out changes to the popular SkillBridge job training program, hoping to land more veterans in full-time jobs and improve the learning experience.

The first updates to the program in five years aim to connect active-duty troops with safe, stable workplaces that offer a clear path to employment after they separate from military service. But concerns remain that the new rules could curb the number of companies that opt to participate in SkillBridge, as well as the number of service members who rely on the program as a post-military landing pad.

Without the financial stability and professional growth that SkillBridge can offer, troops may find the difficult leap into civilian life even tougher.