S2IC

10/23/2026

The SkillBridge Enrollment Window is NOW OPEN!

Businesses have until December 1, 2026, to apply to become SkillBridge industry partners!

The DoW SkillBridge program connects businesses with highly skilled military talent while helping service members transition into civilian careers.

Interested in participating but not sure where to start? That's where S2IC comes in.

We take the guesswork out of SkillBridge by simplifying the industry partner application process, so you can focus on preparing to welcome military talent into your organization.

Whether you're a business owner exploring new hiring opportunities or know someone who might benefit from the program, we'd love to help!
Ready to learn more? Send S2IC a message right here on Facebook to get started.

SkillBridge Made Simple.

09/17/2026

One week out! Honored to be a presenter at Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast ONE Talks event, and we can't wait to talk about SkillBridge.

It's one of the rare programs that's genuinely good for both sides. Servicemembers get the runway to step into a new business, and companies across the industry get early access to disciplined, coachable, and mission-driven people.

Hope to see you there!

Here are the conversations happening at ONE Talks. 👀

From leadership and technology to mindset, SkillBridge, military real estate, business growth, and community, we’re bringing together conversations that matter to TODAY’s real estate professionals.

ONE full day. Real conversations. A lot to take in. 🔥

📅 September 24, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $50: VisitONETalks.com

RealtyONEGroup ONECOOLTure ONETalks

06/16/2026

SkillBridge Opportunity Spotlight: C3 Integrated Solutions

Interested in cybersecurity, compliance, cloud technologies, or risk management after military service?

S2IC is proud to partner with C3 Integrated Solutions, a leading provider of CMMC compliance, cybersecurity, managed IT, and cloud services for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), to offer multiple fully remote opportunities for transitioning service members.

At C3, you'll gain experience supporting organizations that protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), achieve CMMC compliance, secure critical systems, and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Current SkillBridge Opportunities:

🔹 Tier 1 SOC Analyst
Monitor security alerts, investigate threats, conduct threat hunting activities, and support incident response operations within a Security Operations Center.

🔹 Associate Compliance Consultant
Support CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance initiatives through evidence collection, documentation development, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities.

🔹 Compliance Consultant
Lead compliance engagements, develop security programs, and help defense contractors achieve and maintain CMMC, DFARS, and NIST compliance requirements.

🔹 Assessment Consultant
Project manage CMMC assessments, coordinate stakeholders, conduct gap analyses, and guide organizations through certification readiness.

🔹 CMMC Assessment Specialist
Prepare assessment evidence, support mock assessments, validate compliance artifacts, and assist organizations pursuing CMMC certification.

🔹 Scheduler & Operations Assistant
Support scheduling, resource planning, operational workflows, and project coordination while gaining hands-on experience in business operations.

🌎 All opportunities are fully remote.

Whether your background is in cyber operations, intelligence, communications, IT, logistics, administration, project management, or leadership, these SkillBridge opportunities provide a pathway to build real-world experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors supporting national security and defense contractors.

For more about C3 - visit https://c3isit.com/

To explore these SkillBridge opportunities, visit www.s2ic.com/skillbridge-opportunities/

06/12/2026

We’re proud to welcome Everpure (formerly
Pure Storage) as a new S2IC partner!

Everpure is a leader in modern data infrastructure, helping organizations unlock the full value of their data through simple, sustainable, and high performance storage solutions. Their mission is centered on transforming how data is stored, managed, and protected, giving companies the ability to move faster and operate more efficiently in a data driven world.

S2IC worked directly with Everpure to facilitate their SkillBridge enrollment, and we’re excited to now support the launch of their program. Through this partnership, Everpure will offer internship opportunities for transitioning servicemembers, starting with Associate Systems Engineer roles in Lehi, Utah near Salt Lake City. These opportunities are designed to build on the technical experience servicemembers bring from their military careers and support a strong transition into civilian roles.

We’re excited about this partnership and what it means for creating clear pathways for transitioning servicemembers into growing areas of tech while supporting Everpure’s focus on developing strong technical talent.

This is just the beginning, and we look forward to expanding SkillBridge opportunities with Everpure!

To learn more about Everpure, visit www.everpuredata.com.

To apply for the Associate Systems Engineer opportunity, please visit www.s2ic.com/apply

06/10/2026

SkillBridge Opportunity Spotlight: Apex Service Partners

Looking for a SkillBridge opportunity that values leadership and a people-first culture?

Apex Service Partners is a people-focused HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services group dedicated to transforming technicians' lives and elevating the essential trades. Their goal is to partner with and build long-term, leading local brands across the country that represent the best places to work and the best places for homeowners to receive service.

Through SkillBridge, transitioning service members can explore two unique career pathways available nationwide:

🔹 General Manager (GM) Opportunities
Lead the day-to-day operations of a local service business while driving growth, developing teams, managing performance, and building a culture of excellence. This role includes full P&L responsibility and is ideal for military leaders with experience leading teams, managing resources, and accomplishing complex missions.

🔹 Skilled Trades Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical services while working alongside industry professionals. These opportunities are ideal for service members with maintenance, engineering, facilities, aviation, logistics, electrical, communications, or other technical backgrounds who are interested in building a rewarding civilian career in the essential trades. Apex places a strong emphasis on training, career development, and long-term growth.
Whether you're interested in operational leadership or developing a technical trade, Apex Service Partners offers a pathway to continue making an impact while building your future.

Learn more about SkillBridge opportunities with Apex Service Partners through S2IC at www.s2ic.com

06/08/2026

SkillBridge Opportunity Spotlight: HSU Educational Foundation

Looking for a SkillBridge opportunity where you can continue serving, develop new skills, and make a lasting impact on future generations?

The HSU Educational Foundation is focused on promoting opportunities that motivate and encourage exploration in STEM fields, inspire innovation throughout the community, and empower warfighters with high-demand technical skills and the resources to develop their ideas. Through strong partnerships with industry, education, and government organizations, HSU provides a multifaceted approach to workforce development through diverse programming that advances education, supports emerging technologies, strengthens communities, and prepares the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Through SkillBridge, transitioning service members can explore two unique career pathways with the HSU Educational Foundation:

🔹 Facilities Manager
Facilities Managers oversee the maintenance, operations, and improvement of organizational facilities and infrastructure. Participants gain experience in project coordination, vendor management, facility planning, safety compliance, budgeting, and operational oversight. This role is ideal for military professionals with backgrounds in facilities, engineering, logistics, public works, operations, or installation management.

🔹 UAS Coordinator
UAS Coordinators support the planning, development, and ex*****on of unmanned aircraft systems (drone) programs. Participants gain experience with drone operations, program management, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, training coordination, and emerging technology initiatives. This opportunity is especially well suited for service members with experience in aviation, intelligence, ISR, air operations, communications, technology, or unmanned systems.

At HSU Educational Foundation, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future by supporting education, workforce development, STEM programs, and innovative technologies that strengthen communities and create new opportunities for the next generation.

Whether your background is in leadership, operations, facilities management, aviation, or technology, HSU Educational Foundation offers a pathway to continue making an impact while building your civilian career.

📍 Opportunities Available in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Learn more about SkillBridge opportunities with HSU Educational Foundation through S2IC at www.s2ic.com

06/04/2026

SkillBridge Opportunity Spotlight: Hyperproof

Looking for a SkillBridge opportunity at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and innovation?

Hyperproof is an AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that helps organizations streamline compliance operations, manage risk, and build trust at scale. Designed for modern security, compliance, and IT teams, Hyperproof automates evidence collection, maps controls across frameworks, centralizes compliance activities, and provides real-time visibility into risk and compliance posture. With 140+ regulatory frameworks and 200+ integrations, Hyperproof helps organizations reduce manual work, accelerate audits, and transform compliance into a strategic advantage.

Through , transitioning service members can explore 4 unique career pathways with Hyperproof:

🔹 Senior DevSecOps Engineer - 📍Seattle, WA
Support secure, cloud-native infrastructure across commercial and FedRAMP environments. Participants gain experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability management, and compliance automation. Ideal for those with backgrounds in cybersecurity, cloud operations, network engineering, or information assurance.

🔹 Atlassian Systems Engineer (Jira, Confluence & Data Systems) - 📍Remote
Help optimize Hyperproof's Atlassian ecosystem and support migration to Atlassian Cloud. Participants gain experience with systems administration, APIs, SQL, scripting, integrations, troubleshooting, and cloud migration activities.

🔹 People Operations and Talent Specialist - 📍Remote
Support recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, employee engagement, and talent management initiatives. Ideal for military professionals with backgrounds in personnel management, administration, human resources, or organizational leadership.

🔹 API Integration Developer (Hypersync Team) - 📍Remote
Design and maintain integrations between Hyperproof and leading SaaS platforms. Participants work with APIs, TypeScript, SQL databases, automation, testing, and software development best practices to build scalable integration solutions.

At Hyperproof, you'll gain experience solving complex business, security, and compliance challenges while helping redefine how organizations manage risk and build trust.

Learn more about SkillBridge opportunities with Hyperproof through S2IC at www.s2ic.com

06/03/2026

SkillBridge Opportunity Spotlight: K-Five Construction Corporation

Looking for a SkillBridge opportunity where leadership, planning, safety, and mission ex*****on directly translate into career success?

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation, family-owned company and one of the Midwest's largest asphalt and concrete paving contractors. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, sustainability, and safety, K-Five delivers the infrastructure that keeps communities moving while providing employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Through SkillBridge, transitioning service members can explore three unique career pathways with K-Five Construction:

🔹 Project Manager
Project Managers provide overall management direction to multiple construction projects, establish project objectives and policies, manage customer relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and coordinate project teams from startup through closeout. This role is ideal for military leaders experienced in operations, logistics, planning, resource management, and leading complex missions while balancing timelines, stakeholders, and financial performance.

🔹 Estimator
Estimators prepare complete bid proposals on large and complex infrastructure projects by analyzing plans and specifications, developing detailed cost estimates, assessing project risks, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and helping determine the most cost-effective approach to project ex*****on. Service members with backgrounds in planning, budgeting, contracting, logistics, engineering, or operational analysis will find strong parallels in this role.

🔹 Project Safety Specialist
Project Safety Specialists help create and enforce a culture of safety by conducting jobsite inspections, implementing safety programs, leading safety training, investigating incidents, monitoring regulatory compliance, and partnering with project leadership to identify and mitigate risks. This opportunity is especially well suited for service members with experience in safety management, quality assurance, risk management, occupational health, aviation safety, or operational compliance.

At K-Five Construction, you'll help build more than roads and infrastructure, you'll help build communities, strengthen local economies, and shape projects that leave a lasting impact for generations.

Whether your background is in leadership, engineering, logistics, planning, safety, or operations, K-Five Construction offers a pathway to continue serving through projects that shape the future.

📍 SkillBridge Opportunities Available in the Chicagoland Region

Learn more about SkillBridge opportunities with K-Five Construction through S2IC at www.s2ic.com

06/02/2026

Excited to welcome Orion Edge Group Inc. as S2IC’s newest partner!

Orion Edge Group brings together elite military backgrounds and advanced technical expertise to develop protocol-aware Electromagnetic Attack (EA) solutions. As a small business and defense contractor, they specialize in the rapid prototyping and deployment of Low Probability of Detection (LPD) jamming technologies. Their mission is to provide the Joint Force with “digital invisibility” in contested electromagnetic environments, helping ensure EA emissions remain hidden from adversary sensors while protecting the warfighter from detection, geolocation, and targeting.

From autonomous RF control systems built for tactical spectrum dominance to training emitters that replicate complex, contested electromagnetic environments, Orion Edge is developing technologies designed to give operators and commanders an advantage at the tactical edge. Their work spans low-SWaP operational systems, software-defined signal generation, payload integration across unmanned platforms, and high-fidelity RF training tools that help units prepare for the realities of modern electronic warfare.

We’re proud to support Orion Edge as they open two opportunities in Tampa, FL:

❇️ Technical Project Manager

❇️ Supply Chain Manager

To learn more about Orion Edge Group ➡️ https://orionedgegroup.com/
To learn more about their SkillBridge Opportunities ➡️ https://s2ic.com/skillbridge-opportunities/ #13

06/01/2026

Always a good time at SOF Week!

It was great to connect and spend time with so many people across the SOF, defense, and veteran-support communities.

Grateful for the all the conversations, whether it was with familiar faces or new connections.

Events like this are always a good reminder that while the defense world is fueled by innovation, it’s built on relationships, trust, and drive toward shared purpose. 🇺🇸