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.
Experience consulting firsthand
Work on real cases, solve complex problems, and gain unmatched consulting skills.
Path to full time Consultant offer
This program provides an opportunity to earn a full-time role for participants eligible to start shortly after program completion.
Build connections with leaders and peers
You’ll be able to network and connect with industry leaders and peers across offices.
Participate in a 10-week program
Engage with global teams, explore Bain’s consulting approach, and experience the firm’s unique support.
Experience consulting firsthand
Work on real cases, solve complex problems, and gain unmatched consulting skills.
Path to full time Consultant offer
This program provides an opportunity to earn a full-time role for participants eligible to start shortly after program completion.
Build connections with leaders and peers
You’ll be able to network and connect with industry leaders and peers across offices.
Participate in a 10-week program
Engage with global teams, explore Bain’s consulting approach, and experience the firm’s unique support.
Experience consulting firsthand
Work on real cases, solve complex problems, and gain unmatched consulting skills.
Path to full time Consultant offer
This program provides an opportunity to earn a full-time role for participants eligible to start shortly after program completion.
Build connections with leaders and peers
You’ll be able to network and connect with industry leaders and peers across offices.
Unlock your consulting potential
Become a consultant
Exceptional participants may receive an offer to join as a full-time consultant.
Build your community
Connect with others who share your skills and interests.
Have an impact
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 to SkillBridge
Applications for our SkillBridge program are now closed. Please check back later this year for details on our next application cycle.
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
- How are SkillBridge participants selected?
- How should I consider Bain office locations when submitting an application?
- Do I need to be a SkillBridge member to apply for Bain's SkillBridge program?
- What are the other eligibility requirements outside of being a SkillBridge participant?
- If I am planning on getting my MBA, should I apply to Bain’s SkillBridge program?
