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SkillBridge Program (Service Members)

CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SkillBridge Program for Service Members

Overview: Draper partners with the DoD SkillBridge program to offer full-time internships to active service members transitioning from military to civilian life. The program provides real-world job experience, learning opportunities, and potential pathways to full-time employment.

Geographic Scope: Multiple Draper locations:

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts

  • Cape Canaveral, Florida

  • Clearfield, Utah

  • Houston, Texas

  • Huntsville, Alabama

  • Reston, Virginia

  • St. Petersburg, Florida

  • Remote options available
  • Eligibility:

  • Active service members in final 180 days of service

  • Must be transitioning from military to civilian life
  • Program Partners:

  • Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program

  • Warrior Care Program
  • What They Support:

  • Full-time internship opportunities

  • Industry training and real-world job experience

  • Learning and growth opportunities

  • Potential for full-time employment conversion

  • Career transition support
  • Areas of Opportunity:
    Administrative, AI, Data Analytics, Biotechnology Systems, Contracts (7A, Contract Representative 3), Counter Intelligence/Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Electronics Technicians, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Legal, Machine Intelligence, Maritime Autonomy, Network Administrator, Occupational Health and Safety, Operations Programs/Engineering, Security (Program Overview, Campus Security, Industrial Security, Info Assurance Specialist, Info Security Analyst, Special Security Intern), Strategic Communication, Strategic Systems, Strategy, Supply Chain/Property

    Philosophy: Service members bring many transferable skills and applicable experiences, sharing Draper's commitment to contributing to the nation's wellbeing and security.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Fill Out Contact Form – Complete the SkillBridge program contact form
    2. Provide Information:
    - Name
    - Last Name
    - Email Address
    - Date of Separation
    - Preferred Work Location(s)
    - Areas of Interest (select from available categories)
    - Message
    - Upload Resume

    3. Select Preferred Work Location:
    - Cambridge, Massachusetts Campus
    - Cape Canaveral, Florida Campus
    - Clearfield, Utah Campus
    - Houston, Texas Campus
    - Huntsville, Alabama Campus
    - Reston, Virginia Campus
    - St. Petersburg, Florida Campus
    - Open to all locations
    - Prefer Remote

    4. Select Areas of Interest:
    - Administrative
    - AI/Data Analytics
    - Biotechnology Systems
    - Contracts
    - Counter Intelligence/Threat Management
    - Cybersecurity
    - Electronics Technicians
    - Internal Audit
    - Information Technology
    - Legal
    - Machine Intelligence
    - Maritime Autonomy
    - Network Administrator
    - Occupational Health and Safety
    - Operations Programs/Engineering
    - Security (multiple specializations)
    - Strategic Communication
    - Strategic Systems
    - Strategy
    - Supply Chain/Property

    5. Submit Application – Submit completed form for review

      Contact Information

    • Contact form available on the Service Member Opportunities page
    • Draper recruitment team will review application and follow up with interested candidates

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteransworkforce-development

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