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SkillBridge Fellowship

EBI

Welcome Service Members.

Vanderbilt University is proud to participate in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The SkillBridge program provides eligible Service members, within their final 180 days of active-duty service, the opportunity to gain structured civilian work experience through internships, on-the-job training, and employment skills training.

At Vanderbilt, we deliver a 12-week, full-time immersion experience aligned to real, open positions across the university in efforts to support the transition of service members.

We are deeply grateful for the leadership, discipline, and mission-focus our Service members bring to the institution. Your service to the nation matters. We are honored to support your transition.

 

Qualifications

  • < 180 days from Military Exit Date
  • Approved by Chain of Command
  • Honorably Discharged

Why Vanderbilt/What We Want

  • Mission-Driven Excellence

    A high-accountability institution at the intersection of education, healthcare, research, and public impact—built for leaders who execute with precision.

  • Breadth of Opportunity

    Access to career pathways across divisions and schools within one integrated enterprise ecosystem.

  • Professional Support & Structured Development

    A 12-week, performance-driven immersion with defined objectives, formal evaluations, and direct engagement with hiring leaders.

  • Unmatched Higher Education Environment

    Nationally recognized, cross-functional, and intellectually rigorous—offering meaningful responsibility in a culture that demands excellence.

  • Built for Transitioning Leaders

    A disciplined, mission-aligned environment where military experience translates into measurable civilian impact.

Intake Form

  • Fine Print Disclaimer
    • Participation in Vanderbilt’s SkillBridge program does not guarantee employment at the conclusion of the 12-week experience. All candidates compete through Vanderbilt’s standard, merit-based hiring processes, and selection decisions are based solely on qualifications, performance, and institutional need.
    • Service members remain on active-duty status throughout the program and are not compensated by Vanderbilt during participation. No program fees, training costs, or required materials expenses are imposed on the Service member.
    • Participation may be discontinued at any time by the Military Department or Vanderbilt if mission requirements, conduct standards, compliance obligations, or program expectations are not met.
    • Vanderbilt does not hold or reserve positions in anticipation of program completion. For this reason, participants are strongly encouraged to align SkillBridge dates as close as practicable to their official military separation date to reduce transition risk and improve timing alignment for potential employment consideration
    • SkillBridge participants are non-employee affiliates and are not eligible for employee benefits or employment protections during the 12-week SkillBridge program. 

Avaliable Positions

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Timeline - Pathfinding

Pathfinding

Timeline - Main Program

Main Program

DOW Skillbridge

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