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About our Skillbridge program

The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.


We are proud to be a part of the transition from active duty military to the civilian job force.

We would love for you to join our team as a licensed REALTOR® in Virginia.

Pre Licensing

weeks 1-6

  • Intern will report to our Newport News office Monday thru Friday.
  • Intern will be enrolled in a professional online pre-licensing course to obtain their real estate license.
  • 20 hours GRP developed internal training content
  • Intern will take State and National PSI exams at PSI Testing Center.

Orientation

weeks 7-10

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Veterans grouped into classes of 3+ interns with defined start and end dates. Internship groups provide camaraderie and teambuilding during transition.

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Garrett Realty Partners covers the expense of the Real Estate Pre Licensing Course, testing and fingerprint costs, and initial licensing application fees.

  • While awaiting the activation of real estate license, intern will complete company orientation and begin agent pre-training courses.

Requirements:

  • There are numerous industry fees that are required to work as a real estate agent in Virginia and at Garrett Realty Partners. Garrett Realty Partners will cover the cost of the online pre-licensing course, will reimburse intern for testing and fingerprint fees, and pay the $170.00 application fee to the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. To be an active agent with Garrett Realty Partners and enter Garrett Realty University (GRU) Training, intern must pay $250 to join MLS service, REIN, ~$1500 to the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors® for first year annual dues and obtain Realtor® designation, and $200 for Supra eKey to access properties.


  • To enter GRU, intern must sign an Independent Agent Agreement with company and agree to all terms.
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testimonials

"The Skillbridge program at GRP propelled me into a successful career as an independent, award-winning REALTOR®. I am able to run my own business, on my own schedule, and be more profitable than I ever imagined! "

allyson winston

air force veteran, skillbridge 2019

"Transitioning from active duty Navy to a career in real estate was so easy with the Skillbridge program at Garrett. I learned the skills needed to be an agent and am now providing for my family on my terms! "

Derek Peek

US Navy veteran, skillbridge 2021

“My Skillbridge with Garrett Realty Partners has completely transformed what I thought was possible after my military career was over. Greg and his team helped me to understand that my value wasn’t based on my Air Force specialty, but on who I had become as a result of my service.”

Nick Morehouse

air force veteran, skillbridge 2023