SkillBridge at Showcase Systems
Your last months in uniform can be your first months in software. Our 24-week AI-Integrated Application Engineer Apprenticeship trains transitioning Service members on real products, with a named mentor and a training plan your command can sign.
Applications coming soon through skillbridge.mil.
Program overview
SkillBridge is the Department of War program that lets Service members spend up to their final 180 days of service in civilian job training with an industry partner, while keeping their military pay and benefits.
Texas Trio Holdings, LLC (dba Showcase Systems) is an authorized DoW SkillBridge provider. Applications for our AI-Integrated Application Engineer Apprenticeship will open through skillbridge.mil once our listing is approved. We cannot accept applications by email. Our apprenticeship prepares one apprentice per cohort to work as an Application Engineer, building and shipping applications that integrate today’s frontier AI models (including xAI, Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, and others) using AI-based coding tools.
There is no cost to participants. All training, tools, software, and equipment are provided by Showcase Systems.
Learn more about the program at skillbridge.osd.mil and skillbridge.mil.
What you’ll learn
- Full-stack fundamentals: Python and TypeScript, REST APIs, React/Next.js, SQL/Postgres, and testing
- AI pair programming and agentic coding harnesses, with professional code review
- LLM integration, model selection, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agents and tool calling
- AI evaluation, safety, and security
- Cloud, containers, CI/CD, and production operations
- Customer requirements, technical writing, and solution demos
What you’ll work on
Production software engineering
Ship features on Quilt Showcase, a live Django platform with real users, real payments, and real deadlines.
AI consulting delivery
Work alongside us on client engagements, covering discovery, scoped builds, and measurement.
Platform operations
CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and monitoring.
Capstone
A five-week build of an AI-integrated application for a real company use case.
How the apprenticeship runs
Every apprentice gets a named mentor, a written training plan for command review, and supervised work on real products and client engagements.
Format
- 24 weeks, full-time (40 hours per week or less)
- Hybrid delivery, with at least 60% in person in Sugar Land, TX
- Live instruction, hands-on labs, and supervised on-the-job rotations, plus a weekly one-on-one with your named mentor
- Delivered by the Showcase Systems Engineering and Product Development Management teams
Eligibility
- Active-duty Service member within 180 days of separation or retirement
- Written approval from your unit commander before starting, per your Service’s SkillBridge process
- A degree in math or computer science is preferred but not required. Motivation and aptitude matter most.
Outcome
One full-time Application Engineer position is expected at completion, with an expected salary of $80,000+. You’ll leave with a portfolio of shipped work, documented training hours, and a Certificate of Completion. Participants will also have opportunities to pursue certifications from AWS, GitHub, Anthropic, and others.
How to apply
- Once our listing is approved, submit your application through skillbridge.mil. We cannot accept applications by email.
- Interview with our team.
- If you’re selected, we’ll send an acceptance letter and an individual training plan for your command to review and approve.
- Start once your command authorization is complete.
Questions from candidates or SkillBridge managers? skillbridge@showcasesys.com.
FAQ
Will I be paid by Showcase Systems?
No. SkillBridge participants keep their military pay and benefits and may not be compensated by the provider.
Does it cost anything?
No. There is no tuition, fee, or equipment cost.
Can I do it fully remote?
No. The program is hybrid, with at least 60% of training in person.
How many spots are there?
One apprentice per cohort.