Turn your service into a career
SMLA is proud to train those who served. SkillBridge internships, Registered Apprenticeships and GI Bill®-funded certification: use your earned benefits to certify in a high-demand field and get hired.
Training that's covered
Most SMLA programs qualify for one or more of these veteran and workforce funding pathways.
DoD SkillBridge
Train with SMLA during your final months of service, full-time and at no cost to eligible service members, and transition straight into a civilian career.
VA Benefits / GI Bill®
SMLA is approved for GI Bill® benefits through the Texas Veterans Commission. Use your earned education benefits toward approved certification programs and related exam costs.
Find SMLA in VA's WEAMS listingArmy & Air Force COOL
Credentialing Opportunities On-Line can fund industry certifications that match your Military Occupational Specialty or Air Force Specialty Code.
Credentialing Assistance
Army and Air Force Credentialing Assistance can cover certifications such as PMP and CompTIA while you serve. Start your funding request early and tell us which class date you want.
MyCAA
For military spouses: SMLA is a MyCAA approved provider, so My Career Advancement Account scholarships through Military OneSource can fund eligible programs.
WIOA
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act helps eligible individuals fund training toward in-demand credentials through local workforce boards.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility varies — our team helps you confirm and apply.
Internships and apprenticeships for veterans
Train before you separate, or earn while you learn. Every path here is approved and listed with its issuer on our credentials page.
DoD SkillBridge internships
Train full-time with SMLA during your last 180 days of service, at no cost to eligible service members. Approved for delivery on any U.S. installation.
Army Career Skills Program
On-installation SAP S/4HANA cohorts three times a quarter under MOUs at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss, running since 2013.
Registered Apprenticeships
SMLA is a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship sponsor for four programs: SAP EWM, SAP TM, Project Manager and Cybersecurity.
SAP Veterans to Work
An SAP education partnership with ASUG and the U.S. Army that trains service members and veterans on the ERP platform large employers run on.
We've got your six
Transitioning is more than a certificate. SMLA pairs your training with the wraparound support that helps veterans land — and keep — great careers.
- Résumé translation — service to civilian skills
- Interview prep & employer introductions
- On-base training at Fort Hood & Fort Bliss
- Alumni retraining & a Veteran Resource Hub
Start your transition with SMLA
Talk with a veterans career advisor about SkillBridge, VA benefits, and the certification that fits your next mission.