SkillBridge at Bain
Description & Requirements
We welcome military service members transitioning to civilian careers to join our 10-week program for a hands-on consulting experience. You’ll work with Bain teams on real client projects while gaining valuable skills and industry insights. This in-person program offers networking, mentorship, and a pathway to transition your military leadership to business.
Start your business career at Bain
Experience what it’s like to work as a strategy consultant. You’ll participate in several days of training where our team will help build core consulting skills such a business acumen and communication. Then you’ll be staffed on a case team. Throughout the summer, you’ll get to know the people in your office and across regions, and connect with leaders in our Veterans at Bain community.
Engage with global teams, explore Bain’s consulting approach, and experience the firm’s unique support.
Work on real cases, solve complex problems, and gain unmatched consulting skills.
This program provides an opportunity to earn a full-time role for participants eligible to start shortly after program completion.
You’ll be able to network and connect with industry leaders and peers across offices.
Unlock your consulting potential
Exceptional participants may receive an offer to join as a full-time consultant.
Connect with others who share your skills and interests.
You'll be given work that has a palpable influence on the project.
How to apply for this program
This program is for military SkillBridge participants with over five years of service and a bachelor's, master’s, or MBA degree. The 10-week internship will be available across multiple U.S. offices from June to August 2026.
We encourage eligible active-duty service members to apply and demonstrate their strengths in the application process.
Apply now
Applications for our 2026 SkillBridge program are now open. Submit your application by Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT.
Please refer to the following details for requirements and eligibility:
Submission documents
- Resume/CV (Word doc or PDF files only)
- Educational background information
- Transcripts
- Work experience
- Applicable test scores
Requirements
- Virtual online assessment as part of the application process.
- Applicants must be affiliated with SkillBridge as members. Please see the SkillBridge website for more details.
Opportunities for MBA candidates
Starting your MBA in 2026? ExperienceBain is a virtual program for admitted students to explore consulting and build connections before business school.
Explore ExperienceBain
Take a closer look
To learn more about this opportunity at Bain, we invite you to join one of our upcoming marketing events. Watch this space for updates, as new events will be posted here as they are scheduled.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about programs or our recruiting process, please reach out.
Frequently asked questions
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How are SkillBridge participants selected?
We are looking for active-duty service members who are U.S. citizens and hold at least one of the following degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, MBA degree. Successful applicants will participate in a series of 45-minute case and behavioral interviews ahead of being selected into the program. For more information on eligibility, please reach out to the Bain SkillBridge Inbox.
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How should I consider Bain office locations when submitting an application?
We are only offering the SkillBridge program in our Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices. If participants are successful during the summer, they will receive a full-time consultant offer from their program office.
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Do I need to be a SkillBridge member to apply for Bain's SkillBridge program?
Yes. Our SkillBridge program is only for people who are affiliated with SkillBridge as members. Please see the SkillBridge website for more details.
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What are the other eligibility requirements outside of being a SkillBridge participant?
Participants must be eligible to participate in our Summer 2026 program. You do not need commander approval to apply. You must receive commander approval to participate in the summer program.
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If I am planning on getting my MBA, should I apply to Bain’s SkillBridge program?
Bain’s SkillBridge program is tailored for transitioning military veterans and is not intended for MBA candidates. For those planning to pursue an MBA, we encourage you to explore our ExperienceBain programming, which offers tailored opportunities to learn more about Bain before business school.
