The SkillBridge Locator maps Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge internships and employer-managed listings across the United States, so transitioning servicemembers can find programs near their current base, near where they're PCSing, or fully remote.
As of July 21, 2026, CareerPCS's published base guides cover 2,192 distinct SkillBridge programs from 1,345 organizations within 50 miles of 43 installations across 21 states. The directory also includes 2,073 remote and nationwide programs.
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The Java Programmer SkillBridge program prepares transitioning service members for entry-level software development and programming roles. Participants receive structured instruction in Java programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming concepts, database integration, application development, and software testing aligned with industry standards. This program emphasizes hands-on coding, problem-solving, and professional development skills needed to support modern software development teams.
Job description:
As an entry-level Java Programmer, graduates may support software development teams by assisting with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Java-based applications. Typical duties include writing and debugging code, maintaining application documentation, supporting database interactions, and collaborating with developers, analysts, and IT professionals to implement software solutions. Graduates are prepared for roles such as junior software developer, Java developer trainee, application support programmer, or software development assistant.
This SkillBridge program is provided at no cost to eligible service members. Instructional materials, development tools, and lab resources are provided through the program. Participation is contingent upon command approval and DoD SkillBridge eligibility.