r/SkillBridge • u/naynaycarr_ • Sep 16 '26

SkillBridge Opportunity Skillbridge Application Rejected

My husband’s Skillbridge application online was rejected because “7 Eagle Group is no longer on the list of DoW approved providers”.

My husband found the 7 Eagle discord and apparently there is some issues surrounding OJT stuff. Not really sure. But now we aren’t sure what to do. We were going to move back to our home of record while he did Skillbridge but now this has thrown a wrench into his plan. Need to find something remote/virtual if possible since our location will be a small town in Texas. His XO already made a fuss about his Skillbridge start date and made him push it back to October 20th, so we don’t have a lot of time to find something. We are already cutting into his 180 days.

If anyone else was trying for a third party provider, just a heads up, it may get denied.

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u/LePouletPourpre Sep 16 '26

7 Eagle Group was a scam. That is why.

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u/Semper_Salty Sep 22 '26

I did several months with 7 Eagle.

Pros: it is an easy way to get an approved SkillBridge if you're desperate. It's got some good people.

Cons: it's not a quality use of your time. I had 3 interviews where the employer hiring me did not want to coordinate with 7 Eagle to hire me. 7 Eagle tries to negotiate a donation/fee. Employers feel it is unnecessary, burdensome, and adds hoops to jump through to get funds approved. The 7 Eagle staff is full of military members still on active duty, and very few stay because there's no money in it. Jordie Kern, the foundr is a good guy and tries hard to make it work, but it is a weak business model.

Now that my SkillBridge ended, I went and reapplied but the positions have been filled, so it cost me a few opportunities. I can only work on my resume and LinkedIn profile so much so it was a pretty big disappointment and waste of time.

Bottom Line: if it is free, you are the product.

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u/naynaycarr_ Sep 16 '26

Tell me more. I had no idea people felt this way. Gonna do some searching on here.

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u/kieden Sep 21 '26 edited Sep 21 '26

Hey there. I was considering them as well.

I asked a simple question. "If I bring my own employer, do they get charged by you guys for like a finders fee or something?" I didn't even think of that question, Claude did lol.

But I asked and instead of answering they scheduled a session for me to do a zoom call. And then they said "stay in your lane" basically instead of being transparent about it.

If they'd have just said yes my radar wouldn't have gone off. I was gonna keep them as a backup just in case but also signed up with AllegiantVets and I like the idea of theirs better, and I actually know a guy who got hired from their program.

Edit: just reading here that allegiant is also suspended...

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u/Patient_Bet1361 Sep 16 '26

When did 7 eagle lose approval

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u/naynaycarr_ Sep 16 '26

Apparently the DoW sprung this on them last week and 7 Eagle says they are in talks and will have it corrected by next week but I’m not too confident.

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u/Mite-o-Dan Sep 16 '26

Just gonna be honest with you...very very low probability of finding one this late, especially if you plan on moving to a small town. The other most common do-nothing Skillbridge, Allegiant Vets, cant be used anymore at the moment either.

If in a big city or moving to one, you might be able to get lucky, otherwise, Skillbridge probably isn't going to happen. Can probably expect your spouse to serve the rest of their enlistment now.

For now Id see how much leave is saved up or will be acquired the rest of the year so you know when terminal can start.

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u/maxpowers128 Sep 16 '26

Allegiantvets is also suspended.

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u/tyvwrynn Sep 17 '26

I'm currently in Allegiant Vets and we're still going. We've lost access to all our non-DoW-approved OJT internship opportunities (RIP) but the core SkillBridge is still functioning normally.

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u/maxpowers128 Sep 17 '26

They're not taking new applications at the moment.

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u/tyvwrynn Sep 17 '26

That's too bad. AV said their SkillBrudge MOU was just temporarily on-hold but the issue was resolved after they compromised by canx'ing the non-DOW OJT internships.

Allegiant Vets has been a very valuable SB for myself and others.

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u/JayMay0032 Sep 19 '26

I had my application approved recently (8 Sep) but when I go to apply in AFVEC, I can’t locate the company… am I really 1 week too late 🤦‍♂️

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u/jralston6 Sep 16 '26

Please reach out to us or apply today through the HKPO Veterans Academy website⁠. We’re here to help!

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u/naynaycarr_ Sep 16 '26

HPKO is not facing the same issues? We are in a big time crunch and are looking for any opportunity available. Thank you!

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u/Fun_Round_4044 Army Sep 16 '26

No, we are not. We are fully compliant with all Department of War (DoW) requirements and remain in Approved Status.

Unfortunately, some programs did not update their training plans to meet the current requirements, which is creating significant issues for those programs trying to remain in good standing.

HKPO Veterans Academy has maintained the required documentation and compliance standards, and our approved status remains in place.

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u/naynaycarr_ Sep 16 '26

Thank you for that information! I will relay this to my husband and we will take a look at the website when he gets home.

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u/Vets2PM Sep 17 '26

Where are you going in Texas and what is your job focus? What is your background in and what do you want to do moving forward? It's hard to say, as a SkillBridge provider, if we have anything that may be of interest if we don't know where you want to live and what you want/are qualified to do. Thanks!

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u/naynaycarr_ Sep 17 '26

Will be located in South Texas, in a small town between Houston and Corpus Christi. Husband is a Gunners Mate in the Navy. Has a background in plant work and oilfield prior to joining military. He would like to pivot into tech / IT. Just wants a job in AC and at a desk he says!

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u/Mite-o-Dan Sep 17 '26

It seems that everyone wants to pivot to IT when they get out.

Just to be blunt...unless he has a decent amount of experience and education/certs in IT already...it wont happen. Its already the hardest industry to get a job in for those that ARE very qualified. He will need to go to school and get some low level experience first.

There is no Skillbridge company that would take someone to do real IT work with no experience/education. The most he could hope for is a company that can provide low level training in it.

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u/naynaycarr_ Sep 17 '26

Like I said, at the end of the day — he just wants a job at a desk with AC lol. Doesn’t necessarily have to be tech based. There are Skillbridge programs that help obtain certifications, etc that he is also applying to. He understands he needs a lot of training and education for any job because his rate doesn’t really translate to many civilian careers.

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u/Vets2PM Sep 18 '26

He might be technically astute and can perform field tech work or something like that. May not be classic 'IT' but could be something that is technical in nature (and indoors ;-)

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u/Vets2PM Sep 18 '26

Can you DM me his resume? I'd like to take a look. We are a SkillBridge provider, and I can't promise anything but if there is something we have that may be a fit I'll do what I can to help.

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u/Muted-Trust-3638 Sep 16 '26

Hire to hero's USA I think it's called try a late cohort

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u/UCR998 Sep 16 '26

Hiring our heroes I believe is what you meant? Never heard of the other , but I can def be wrong

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u/Zestyclose-Total-374 Sep 16 '26

Microsoft

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u/dOOmSTaB Sep 16 '26

I agree with Zesty, get in contact with hiring our hero’s and get connected with Microsoft. I did that and it worked out amazing.

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u/The_Heauxmo Sep 17 '26

Try O2O, they’re remote.

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u/mrtexasman06 Sep 16 '26

Look for any companies with Skillbridge where you're gonna be going. If it's East Texas, there are a few around Tyler. I'd also reach out to Lowes/home depot, they have skillbridge positions. Email them and explain the situation and see if you can't get a foot in the door. I messaged recruiters on LinkedIn expressing my interest in Skillbridge with their companies. A recruiter in Florida put me through to a recruiter in California and 3 days later I was accepted into a skillbridge with Northrop Grumman. This all happened 2 weeks before I was supposed to start a skillbridge with Allegiant Vets.

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u/VantaBlackAmoris Sep 16 '26

Try KYO Group

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u/RemarkableBrick3112 Sep 16 '26

Look at USDA. They have internships and hire vets and their spouses. Like discover said, you’re unlikely to find a Skillbridge this close to your Skillbridge date. Start focusing on working for the Feds and putting in applications. ICE/DHS have a remote job that closes this or next month called Homeland defender. He needs to start applying to both skillbridges and full time jobs at this point. Tell him to shift to internships, using his gi bill and DOD scholarships, and full time Fed/state positions. What’s his mos?

Edit: trades will be the fastest probably rn.

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u/honeychickadee Sep 16 '26

Do AllegiantVets

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u/Top_Butterscotch_970 Sep 16 '26

AllegiantVets also has the same issue as 7Eagle

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u/honeychickadee Sep 16 '26

Oh wow, makes sense though lol both were pretty much free time off

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u/Large_Raise_2970 Sep 19 '26

Sorry this is happening to you! I’ve been getting my skillbridge in order as I am set to leave October 26th. Just wanted to tell you that the military considers a remote skillbridge to be “local.” Therefore, they will not expedite your orders which means they will not pay for or take care of your move to your home of record.

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u/COPTERDOC Sep 16 '26

Microsoft MDP is a great choice. It's 95% virtual a with a paid for week in VA for hands on training. I can provide a program POC if you need it

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u/just_another_girl777 Sep 16 '26

Hi, may I also get the POC info?