Vets RISE - Internship
Internship All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Online
- Length
- 91 - 120 days
- Locations
- Online
- Job locations
- Massachusetts
- Target MOS/ratings
- All MOCs
About the program
Vets RISE: Human Resource Specialist
Jobs this program prepares you for
In this role, you will build the core competencies needed to launch a civilian Human Resources career through a 13-week virtual fellowship. You will develop a foundation in HR principles, employment law, compensation, and analytics, then apply it to recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management. You will gain hands-on experience with key HR and workplace systems, including BambooHR, Workday, Salesforce, and Microsoft tools, while preparing for certifications such as the PHR. Supported by weekly coaching and an active job search, you will finish ready to transition confidently into a civilian HR role.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Headlamp provides service members with internships (Headlamp SkillBridge Fellowships) at high-growth tech and dual-use businesses, and at boutique consulting, venture capital, and private equity firms and their portfolio companies. We engineer custom “last-mile” training programs to speed your integration into your employer’s operations. Learn more at www.myheadlamp.com
Locations & contacts
- OnlineSteve Changskillbridgecoordinator@myheadlamp.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ