Resources
Partners & career transition resources
Hand-picked by Creating Coding Careers. We aren't paid to list any of these.
Creating Coding Careers
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit behind this site. CCC is an authorized DoW SkillBridge provider offering U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships in software development, data engineering, cybersecurity, AI/prompt engineering, cloud support, QA, technical sales, and digital marketing.
Partners
- Reviews
Rate My SkillBridge
Real reviews of SkillBridge companies from service members who completed them. Read what past participants say before you apply, and leave a review when you finish.
- Tech careers
Operation Code
A nonprofit helping veterans, service members, and military families learn software development and break into tech, with free mentorship and an active community.
Official & helpful resources
- Official
DoW SkillBridge (official)
The official program site: policy, eligibility, commander guidance, and the authoritative list of authorized providers.
- Official
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Required transition training, counseling, and the Individual Transition Plan you'll build before separating.
- Career match
My Next Move for Veterans
Enter your MOS, rating, or AFSC to see civilian careers that match your military experience.
- Benefits
VA Careers & Employment
GI Bill, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), and other VA career benefits.
- Training
Onward to Opportunity
Free career training and industry certifications for transitioning service members, veterans, and spouses, from Syracuse University's IVMF.
- Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship.gov
The U.S. Department of Labor's official search for Registered Apprenticeship openings, plus guides for veterans and career seekers.
- Apprenticeships
California Division of Apprenticeship Standards
California's state apprenticeship agency. Find state-approved programs in building trades, public safety, healthcare, IT, and more.
- Career change
CareerOneStop
Free career exploration, training finder, and local job-center locator from the U.S. Department of Labor, for anyone changing careers.
- Support
Military OneSource
Free, confidential support for service members and families, including transition and spouse employment help.