At J.B. Hunt, we are committed to supporting our military service members. As a company, we value the sacrifice of those who serve, and honor service members through participation in events like Wreaths Across America and our commitment to veteran and military hiring.
One of the ways we prove ourselves to be a military-friendly employer is through our support of the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program*. If you are currently on active duty and thinking about your next steps after the military, keep reading to learn more about SkillBridge at J.B. Hunt.
What is SkillBridge?
The DoD program offers service members the opportunity to gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeship or internships while still on active duty. The program is open to military members, and their spouses, who are within 180 days of release from active duty and have some relevant professional experience. SkillBridge allows you to explore career opportunities that interest you while still on duty, giving you a head start on your civilian career after your service ends.
“These brave people have served our country and now they want to make this transition into civilian world, and they’re looking for great jobs,” shared Eric Airola, senior manager of military relations and inclusion strategy. “We’re able to help these service members, apply the skillset and all the things that they’ve learned, the talents, the traits they’ve acquired in the military and assimilate that into our culture and become a part of J.B. Hunt.”
Interested in starting your civilian career at J.B. Hunt? Reach out to SkillBridgeMIT@jbhunt.com or Militarytalent@jbhunt.com to learn more today.
Why Start Your Career Through SkillBridge at J.B. Hunt?
At J.B. Hunt, SkillBridge positions provide unique training and professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive in your civilian career. Participants gain industry experience, networking opportunities across the company and build a professional skillset that leaves them feeling confident in their next steps after the military.
“If it wasn’t for the SkillBridge program, I don’t think I would be where I’m at right now in my civilian life,” said Akash, a maintenance operations manager and SkillBridge program graduate in Lowell, Arkansas. “I honestly don’t know what I would be doing if I hadn’t participated in this opportunity. I wouldn’t have been promoted so quickly within a six-month time period.”
J.B. Hunt SkillBridge Opportunities
J.B. Hunt offers SkillBridge program opportunities at locations across the country, as well as at our corporate campus in Northwest Arkansas. Across all departments, our SkillBridge program provides hands-on experience and the tools you need to succeed in your career after the military.
From our Manager Trainee program supporting Operations to opportunities within a variety of departments like Engineering and Technology and Sales, we want to support your success and help guide you on the career path that takes you where you want to go. If you’re looking to grow your technical skillset, we also have equipment maintenance jobs and management opportunities available at shops across the country.
Interested in J.B. Hunt’s SkillBridge Program?
“I feel like every step of the way out of my separation from the Marine Corps that J.B. Hunt was supporting me. Just everything I ever needed. If I needed somebody to talk to, there was somebody there,” says Jason, transportation manager. “If I needed help with one of my post-separation items, checklist items, they were there for me. There was somebody that could help me.”
If you’re nearing the end of your military service and looking to start your civilian career with a military-friendly employer, reach out to SkillBridgeMIT@jbhunt.com or Militarytalent@jbhunt.com to learn more today.
*The Department of Defense and Service Branches do not endorse any company, sponsor, or their products or services.