County to join DoD SkillBridge program to host transitioning service members
The board approved a partnership to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, allowing soon‑to‑separate service members to intern with county departments while still paid by the military.
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The board approved an agreement to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, which allows active service members within six months of separation to apprentice or intern with civilian employers as part of their transition to civilian employment. County staff said participants remain on active duty payroll, so hosting departments do not incur wage costs; the program offers a pipeline for recruitment and supports workforce development without direct county salary expense.
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