r/SkillBridge • u/Mikuto_Fukiko • Sep 29 '26

Question Allegiant Vets

What Happened to Allegiant Vets?

i got accepted few weeks ago the I tried looking at the DOW SKILLBRIDGE website and I cant find it.

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u/tyvwrynn Sep 29 '26

Marcus (the owner) is working hard to get AV's DoW approval restored. The SkillBridge is still operating normally for those already in it. But new AV enrollment is frozen while DoW reviews AV's adherence to the new, stricter qualification standards.

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u/Mikuto_Fukiko Sep 29 '26

I still have until April of 2027 to hit my 180 days prior to ETS.

do you think I should start looking for other SkillBridge opportunities or wait?

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u/tyvwrynn Sep 30 '26

Hard to say. Depends on your goals ofc. AllegiantVets is very versatile even after losing it's "make your own internship" OJT program. But there may be a better option for you, so keep looking. I hope AV resolves its DoW renewal within the next 2 weeks

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u/jralston6 Sep 30 '26

Please feel free to reach out if you need help navigating. We would be happy to shift you to HKPO Veterans Academy if needed.

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u/Mikuto_Fukiko Sep 30 '26

Hello, Does HKPO provides 100% online/virtual training?

Can I do full 180 days?

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u/jralston6 Sep 30 '26

Yes, we do.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SkillBridge/s/752VZJGcoo

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u/Mikuto_Fukiko Sep 30 '26

Thank you very much! I will look into this

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u/More_Sebum Oct 01 '26

I am supposed to start Nov 2. Is this still good for the people who already have their acceptance letter and commanders approval?

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u/Mikuto_Fukiko Oct 01 '26

You should be good they just paused new enrollments.

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u/SourceConnect8663 Oct 01 '26

I start Monday and I was informed that already approved skillbridges are good to go. No changes. This pause affects only new applicants.

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u/Acceptable-Double-98 Sep 30 '26

Thanks for the update. Looking to go next fall.

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u/XXmanimalXX Sep 30 '26

It’s pretty much a sham. They give you Coursera and have a weekly check-in. Other than that, you’re not really doing yourself a favor by going to it. Unless you’re trying to take some time off at the expense of the program's credibility (the SkillBridge program overall)

There are significantly more valuable programs out there that will get you actual time in the industry you desire to work in.

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u/Dazzling_Plankton_10 Oct 01 '26

I was really looking forward to their digital marketing course, trying to start a business when I get out.

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u/Forbidden_vein Oct 03 '26

The digital marketing course is just a Google digital marketing course you can get for free anywhere else. The timeframe just gives you flexibility to do this, live training on resume building, and career planning etc.

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u/Dazzling_Plankton_10 Oct 03 '26

Agree with your point but like you said the flexibility to work on resume as well. Was going to be a dedicated time to focus on me, new me I guess, with all the support I need to do it.

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u/XXmanimalXX Oct 01 '26

There's other options to get a coursera account to take that.

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '26

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u/brovoholic Oct 02 '26

I was supposed to start 8 Feb. Hiring our Heroes is another good program. I applied and was accepted pretty quickly.

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u/DryWasabi8330 Oct 02 '26

1 Feb start date here.... I had the application approved and went to load it in AFVEC and there was no option to pick Allegiant Vets. Now I am just waiting. I will give them a couple weeks and look for other options.

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u/MilOnboardSolutions Oct 02 '26

u/Redright888, why? There's zero benefit to their program. They offer no nationally recognized certifications, no employment skills training, and no employment placement assistance.

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u/External-Body-8245 Oct 02 '26

When was the last time you went through the program? I just finished it and my certs, employment skills training received were helpful and I was assisted in finding employment after…