About the program

DOD SkillBridge with NAUI

Apply for DOD SkillBridge Program

NAUI’s internship allows you to use your G.I. Bill® to become a NAUI Dive professional at one of our 75 NAUI VA approved testing centers around the world. We have 5,000 positions around the world where you can use your new license and experience to start a new chapter and/or just explore something you’ve never done before. If you enjoy what you are doing at your specific internship, there may be an opportunity for you to be hired on after your internship is completed (all based on the need for each location).

Locate nearest DOD SkillBridge dive center

NAUI’s SkillBridge program is designed for service members to become a NAUI scuba instructor as well as learn the diving business. The program will last 90-180 days in the SkillBridge location of your choice. You may research and pick your SkillBridge location by clicking the button below.

Already a Certified Dive Instructor?

If you are already a certified dive instructor, you may participate in NAUI’s SkillBridge program as an instructor. If you are certified with an agency other than NAUI, your certification may be used to crossover to a NAUI certification. Instructors will be able to work at one of more than 5,000 NAUI locations across the world for on the job training.

During the internship you will have the opportunity to pursue the following certificates and licenses (dependent on length of your SkillBridge):

Certification details

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Professional licenses