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Bunker Transition Fellowship Information Sheet Prospective Bunker Transition Fellowship Applicants Timothy O’Neil, CEO, Bunker Labs Minneapolis

In 2016, we created the Transition Fellowship program in order to realize a great opportunity – assisting transitioning military service members by placing them in corporate internships. Through the Department of Defense (DoD) Skillbridge program, the Fellowship will help veterans work at civilian internships before they are formally separated from the military – allowing the service members have the time they need to build a professional network, develop a professional skill set and experience, evaluate potential careers, relocate to their desired post-military residence, and ultimately begin to acclimate to post-military life. Skillbridge allows you to receive approval from the first field grade officer with NJP authority in your chain of command to spend all or part of you final 6 months of active duty service in an unpaid intership. You will continue to receive all active duty benefits while in a PTAD status. If you will be separating from the active duty military in the next year, you should consider using this program to participate in our Transition Fellowship.

Fellowship Program Overview The Transition Fellowship is designed to create an environment that facilitates the transition from military service to the next professional career in Minnesota. The program consists of: § § §

1 Week Fellowship Introduction: The introduction conducted at Bunker’s offices in Minneapolis focuses on understanding the servicemember’s strengths and interests, networking, and leveraging military skills into civilian success. 2-6 Month Internship: Working with Bunker Labs’ many local partners, you will be placed in internships with up to 2 companies in the metro area. Bi-Weekly Professional Development Seminars at Bunker Labs

How to Apply If this program seems right to you, here is a recommended timeline: 1) 6-12 Months from EAS – Decide You Want to Participate and Gain Command Approval. Read DoDI 1322.29 and your service’s instruction to make sure you qualify (every service can implement it differently). Talk to your command, route the appropriate paperwork per your services’ instruction, and receive approval from your commanding officer. Complete as many separation requirements (medical, transition assistance programs, etc.) as possible before entering the Fellowship. 2) 6-9 Months from EAS – Apply to the Minneapolis Bunker Labs Fellowship Program. a. First: Complete and Email to [email protected]: i. Headshot (i.e., at least a 2x2 photo in professional business attire); ii. Letter of Recommendation (Current or Former Supervisor); iii. Evidence of Authorization to Participate (i.e. letter from Commanding Officer); INSPIRE. EDUCATE. CONNECT.





Bunker Transition Fellowship Information Sheet

iv. Resume and last Evaluation / Fitness Report b. Second: Complete this Survey Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKBc6wmi4hWjPf4cmTsStEjool mz6jv0PZU6onw4EpokgvWg/viewform 3) 2-6 Months from EAS – Enter Minneapolis Bunker Labs Fellowship Program. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] at anytime throughout the process.

INSPIRE. EDUCATE. CONNECT.