What was your experience like participating in a Corporate Fellowship? What advice do you have for those who are interested in a fellowship?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:27:31 -0400

Military retirees, did you partake in any corporate fellowships 6 months from your active duty military retirement? What was your experience like? Do you have any advice for those who are interested in a fellowship?

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Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 13 at 2022 11:41 AM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:41:01 -0400

I've been involved from a leadership point of view (one of my separating O5s took advantage of the program). The emails I traded back and forth with him while doing the fellowship were positive and he enjoyed it.

He interviewed with a couple of companies prior to being placed and was notified which was his 'match'. From what I gathered from his feedback was a class once a week but other than that it was like he was on transition leave with a civilian job.

I would absolutely pursue it if you have an interest!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2022 11:54 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:54:17 -0400

I have not but I did help a SSG, who contacted me, to get a skillbridge internship prior to her ETS at a contract company supporting the Army. They offered her a job at the end of it where she now works. I don't see a downside to the program for the individual.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Oct 13 at 2022 1:30 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:30:00 -0400

I recommend anyone interested to be the squeaky wheel and be persistent when applying. There are a lot of folks who seem to block or discourage the practice out of reflex without a real reason.