Kyl Institute for National Security SkillBridge Gateway Program

What Is the Gateway Program?

Program Goal

Our goal is to expand the Kyl Institute for National Security’s influence in projects and programs across the University of Arizona through the engagement of mission driven individuals. Participants will work with their mentors to develop a schedule for their time with Kyl Institute for National Security. This schedule will include a program alignment based on the aspirations of the participant to one of our three Gateway tracks.

Core Audience

Kyl Institute for National Security’s SkillBridge program is designed to provide a Gateway for transitioning veterans in which they will gain experience in career fields of their choosing while simultaneously pursuing continued education in the form of professional certificates and higher education. Kyl Institute for National Security interns will be provided mentorship by one of the four Kyl Institute for National Security Vice Presidents, who will act as their mentor, coach, and coordinator throughout the different phases of the Internship.

Output

During the internship, participants can expect opportunities to shadow individuals in their field of interest. These opportunities will often take place outside of Kyl Institute for National Security’s footprint and will allow interns to network with professionals inside and outside of the University of Arizona.

Three Gateway Tracks

Kyl Institute for National Security’s SkillBridge program has three distinct Gateways for participants to pursue. Each program can be tailored to the needs of the participant in terms of length and goals. The common goal for each of the Gateways is for participants to walk away with new knowledge in their field of interest, a diverse and robust network of professionals in that field, and some form of continued education accomplished or in progress.

Education

N

For those interested in continued education following service

Employment

N

For those pursuing employment following internship and service

Experience

N

For those interested in gaining general industry or education experience outside of the military

Education

For those interested in continued education following service

Experience

For those interested in gaining general industry or education experience outside of the military

Employment

For those pursuing employment following internship and service

APPLICATION PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Please contact us BEFORE you begin the application process to ensure we are still accepting applications for the SkillBridge dates you are interested in.

Please contact Terrence Higgins at skillbridge@arizona.edu
or thiggins@arizona.edu to schedule an appointment.

To apply for the program, please follow the steps listed below.

Fill Out Documents Packet

Your resume (see an example)
Kyl Institute for National Security Gateway Intern Intro Form (download the form)
Cover letter (see an example)