You can spend up to your last six months in uniform doing on-the-job training with a private Iowa employer while your military salary and benefits keep being paid. Iowa Workforce Development runs the program with the Department of Defense, and these internships often lead to a job with the same employer or in a similar occupation.
Get your commander’s approval, then email skillbridge@iwd.iowa.gov to be matched with an employer.
Your commander’s written approval and your projected separation date.
