SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-07-23
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Skilled Trades Academy - Employment skills training

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Program summary

Hiring Our Heroes is launching the HOH Skilled Trades Academy, a hands-on, skills-based pilot program. The inaugural cohort will be hosted in Jacksonville, North Carolina, just outside the gates of Camp Lejeune. This six-week, in-person training initiative—powered by Lowe’s Foundation—will equip transitioning service members, veterans, and military and veteran spouses with foundational skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry. Designed as a direct pathway to in-demand careers, the program also introduces participants to small business ownership and provides professional development and networking opportunities. This is not just training—it’s an intentional bridge to meaningful employment, economic mobility, and long-term opportunity in the skilled trades.

Roles & job description

Designed as a direct pathway to in-demand careers, the program also introduces participants to small business ownership and provides professional development and networking opportunities. The goal is to provide you with a valuable experience that will lead to full-time employment with employers hiring like Lowe's Pro and others networked in the area and small business ownership.

Eligibility notes

Transitioning service members must have command approval. Open to veterans and military spouses too.

Additional notes

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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