COMDTINST 1040.7 — Transition Of Service Members With Job Training Opportunities And Employment Skills Under The Department Of Defense (dod) Skillbridge Voluntary Employment Skills Training Program

COMDTINST 1040.7 governs Coast Guard participation in the DoD SkillBridge employment skills training program.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1040.7
  • Title: TRANSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS WITH JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) SKILLBRIDGE VOLUNTARY EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
  • Date: 2/3/2022
  • Proponent: CG-1112

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The publication addresses eligibility, command approval, transition assistance, apprenticeships, internships, and civilian employment opportunities. It requires active duty members to meet eligibility criteria and commands to assess unit impact before approval.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy and assistant commandants and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • DoD SkillBridge participation
  • Employment skills training
  • Transition assistance
  • Apprenticeships and internships
  • Active duty eligibility
  • Command approval
  • Civilian employment opportunities

Questions and answers

What must active duty Coast Guard members complete before participating in SkillBridge?

Complete at least 180 days on active duty and reasonably anticipate being released from active duty with an Honorable or General (under Honorable conditions) characterization, within 180 days of the date of commencement of the SkillBridge program.

Is a position required after completing the SkillBridge program?

SkillBridge is an employment program and requires that a position be available upon completion of the program.

Can the Coast Guard extend SkillBridge training past approved separation?

The Coast Guard will not approve requests for extensions to complete any SkillBridge internship or training program past the Service member’s approved separation.

What facility access requirement applies to SkillBridge training?

Service members must meet all facility access requirements for SkillBridge training opportunities conducted on a DoD or government operated facility.

What must commands evaluate before approving SkillBridge participation?

Units must carefully evaluate the below eligibility criteria and overall impact to the unit before approving members serving in the Coast Guard to participate in pre-separation employment opportunities designed to provide transitional experience, training, apprenticeships, or internships. (paragraph 5)

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