DOL Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship All branches
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 61 - 90 days
- Locations
- 10 locations in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina… · jobs available nationwide
- Career field
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Construction and Extraction, Other - Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC
- Target MOS/ratings
- All
- Nearest installation
- Marine Corps Base - Camp Pendleton; Fort Campbell; Fort Riley; Fort Stewart; Fort Bliss…
About the program
HBI has partnered with The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) to develop specialized trades training programs located near 10 of the largest military installations in the nation. Supported by a $50 million THDF grant, this initiative is a part of the foundation's multi-year $500 billion commitment to veteran causes. On target for full completion by the end of 2020, several of the centers are already active, providing veteran training and producing qualified graduates.With the approval of their chain of command, transitioning Service members in each region served by an HBI training facility can participate in the cost-free 12-week program; no military or GI Bill funding is required as part of the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program. During the program, Service members spend up to 75% of their time in hands-on training, earn professional certifications and receive job placement support. Through our pre-apprenticeship certificate training (PACT), HBI is able to combine academic learning and hands-on experience to deliver sustainable construction trade education.
Jobs this program prepares you for
General Contractor, Land Developer, Carpentry Subcontractor, Construction Inspector, Instructor, Product Sales, Journeyperson, Carpentry Apprentice, Carpenter's Helper, General Electrical, Contractor, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Inspector, Electrical Supply, Manager, Job Superintendent, Product Sales, Instructor, Journeyperson, Electrician, Electrician Apprentice, Electrical Helper, HVAC engineer, HVAC installer, HVAC mechanic, HVAC refrigeration technician, HVAC technician, Solar technician, Instructor, Product Sales, HVAC helper, General Contractor, Master Plumber, Service Contractor, Foreman, Product Sales, Instructor, Journeyperson, Apprentice, Plumber's Helper
Eligibility & prerequisites
Potential students must interview with a Regional Career Development Coordinator (RCDC) via telephone, virtually, or in person. After RCDC has accepted you into the program, all required paperwork with your command's approval and signatures must be on file with Coordinator and your SFL Representative.
Locations & contacts
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- San Marcos, CA 92069Near Marine Corps Base - Camp PendletonTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Colorado Springs, CO 80913Near Fort CarsonTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Jacksonville, FL 32254Torri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Hinesville, GA 31314Near Fort StewartTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Fort Riley, KS 66442Near Fort RileyTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Fayetteville, NC 28310Near Fort BraggTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Clarksville, TNNear Fort CampbellTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- El Paso, TX 79916Near Fort BlissTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Killeen, TX 76542Near Fort HoodTorri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
- Norfolk, VA 23513Torri Boderickmilitary@hbi.org
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