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The Veteran CareerBridge Program connects employers with trained, career-ready student veterans preparing to graduate from colleges and universities. This structured, 12-week internship model offers a low-risk, high-impact way to meet workforce needs in critical industries—while unlocking meaningful career pathways for those who’ve served.

Day-One Ready

Veterans bring real-world leadership, teamwork, and adaptability.

Sustainable Talent

Build a dependable hiring strategy aligned with your company’s values and future workforce goals

Low-Risk Model

Evaluate talent on the job—before making a long-term hiring decision.

Scalable Advantage

Gain professionals with the maturity and drive to help your team grow and thrive.

The Challenge We're Solving

Every year, thousands of veterans pursue higher education through the GI Bill. But when they graduate, many are left without structured support, meaningful employer connections, or a clear next step toward full-time employment.


At the same time, employers are navigating a tightening talent market—struggling to fill roles with candidates who bring maturity, purpose, and long-term potential. Mis-hires, disengagement, and wasted resources are becoming far too common.

Student Veterans Face Employers Face
No direct path to full-time roles Shortages in critical workforce areas
Limited access to professional networks Difficulty hiring proven, values-aligned talent
Unclear career options after graduation High risk in early-career hiring decisions

Our Solution: A 3-Phase Launchpad for Success

A structured experience designed to prepare, connect, and launch student veterans into meaningful careers. Each phase builds toward real-world readiness, professional clarity, and long-term employment.

Phase 1

Career Development

2 Weeks

Phase 2

Talent Match & Interview

2 Weeks

Phase 3

Paid Internship Experience

8 Weeks

A structured path that connects you with mission-driven talent, ready to lead and deliver from day one.

Career Readiness Training (Weeks 1–2)

Student veterans participate in hands-on training focused on resume development, interview skills, and understanding workplace expectations. Sessions help them confidently transition from military to civilian careers.


Outcome: Veterans are professionally prepared, confident, and ready to engage with employers.

Engagement & Matching (Weeks 3–4)

Veterans meet directly with  employer partners through structured interviews and career exploration sessions. TalentBase facilitates strong connections based on skills, goals, and values alignment—ensuring the experience is meaningful for both parties.


Outcome: Veterans are thoughtfully matched with employers for a paid internship opportunity based on mutual interest, role fit, and long-term potential.

Paid Internship + Development (Weeks 5–12)

Veterans begin an 8-week internship with their matched employer while continuing weekly training focused on growth, leadership, and career success.


Outcome: Veterans gain hands-on experience, and employers evaluate candidates for long-term roles.

Why Employers Choose CareerBridge

Exclusively for Student Veterans

The first structured internship program in California designed specifically for student veterans transitioning from college to career.

Day-One Ready Talent

Veterans complete two phases of training before day one—arriving with leadership, clarity, and purpose already instilled.

Low-Risk, High-Reward

Evaluate real performance during an 8-week paid internship before extending full-time offers—no guesswork, just results.

Close Critical Skill Gaps

Address workforce shortages by accessing highly capable, values-aligned veterans before graduation.

How Employers Engage

Veteran CareerBridge is built on trust, transparency, and shared success.

Participating employers commit to:

Interview and select from a pre-trained cohort of student veterans

Provide a structured internship experience that meets program standards

Offer mentorship and hands-on supervision to support veteran development

Support training in 21st Century Skills: Collaboration, Adaptability, Digital Fluency

*Note: Veteran CareerBridge includes built-in thresholds to ensure that veterans are placed into meaningful roles that align with their potential, promote economic mobility, and prepare them for long-term success.

Eligibility & Expectations

Veteran CareerBridge is designed to ensure a high-quality experience for both student veterans and employer partners. We’ve established clear participation criteria to uphold program integrity and maximize impact.

Employer Commitment

Veteran CareerBridge is built on trust, transparency, and a shared goal of long-term success. Participating employers agree to:


  • Interview and select from a pre-trained cohort of student veterans
  • Provide an 8-week paid internship that supports real-world contribution
  • Offer mentorship and structured supervision
  • Join short feedback check-ins with the CareerBridge team
  • Prioritize full-time hiring upon successful internship completion, where appropriate

The program is designed with a high likelihood of employment as the intended outcome. This model is built to drive strong hiring outcomes and close workforce gaps with proven talent.

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Student Veteran Eligibility


Participants in Veteran CareerBridge are pre-vetted and meet the following minimum criteria:


  • 18 years or older
  • Honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Currently graduating or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or trade certification
  • Available and ready for full-time employment at program completion


Veterans are selected based on their readiness to succeed in professional, full-time roles.

Get Involved:

Build Veteran Career Pathways

Be Part of the Solution.

Employers

Hire or host student veterans ready to lead in your organization.


Structured internships, professional development & long-term hiring potential.

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Colleges

Refer student veterans who are nearing graduation or recently certified.

 
Partner with us to provide co-hosted training and hands-on career exposure.

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Community Partners

Support wraparound success through stipends, mentorship, or services.


Fuel economic mobility and help scale this model statewide.

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