Did you know the DoD has a program that allows any service member, with commander’s approval, to do an internship if they are within 6 months of separation? The Skillbridge Program was developed in 2009 to help connect service members with industry to get real world civilian experience and skills.

Jose Ontiveros had no idea he was going to be an integral part in the development of the Skillbridge Program in San Antonio, after his own 20 year career. Currently he is the Skillbridge Manager and Co-Chair for Joint Base San Antonio. 



Join Jay and Donna, as they have an in-depth discussion with Jose about the Skillbridge Program. When it started in the San Antonio area; what the process is to be part of the program; the benefits and challenges of the program; who is participating, and how it has grown. Jose goes on to explain the benefits of small businesses becoming a DoD approved business.



As Jose says, “this program will not make transition easy, but definitely easier.”



Jose’s Bio

Jose Ontiveros is the Skillbridge Manager and Co-Chair of the Workforce & Transition Alliance for Joint Base San Antonio. After a 20 year Air Force Career as an F-16 aircraft mechanic and supply technician, he found his passion for Social Services while concluding his military service in the Military and Family Readiness Center, providing support to families of deployed service members. He joined Joint Base San Antonio in 2016, launching the then named Career Skills Program, which has since been largely renamed Skillbridge. Jose holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from University of Arizona Global Campus.



Jose’s Contact Information

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseontiveros1/ 

Professional LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbsa-skb-csp

Links: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/resources.htm



Donna’s Links

Website: www.rebel-llc.com

Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)

Blog: Taking Off The Armor

IG: @thetransitioningwarrior

Twitter: @wtpc

FB: The Transitioning Warrior

Jay’s Links

Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/ 

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Donna’s Links

Website: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/Coaching

Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)

Blog: Taking Off The Armor

IG: @thetransitioningwarrior

Twitter: @wtpc

FB: The Transitioning Warrior



Jay’s Links

Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/

Book: Breaking Average (2020)

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