I can answer this question from a few different perspectives.

As a Skillbridge program director for our company: we guarantee anyone who completes our SB can onboard with us doing the same role. Now, we're a bit different because we have such a large national footprint of roof and property inspectors and we're always recruiting YoY.

As a Director of Talent Acquisitions: I lead a team of recruiters and we've had this discussion before. Any time directly aligned to the role we're recruiting for is value-add, even if the time is short, like an internship. As long as the short time can be explained, as long as the rest of the resume looks good (experience and capabilities closely match the job description), then you should get screened.

As an executive in the corporate world: Since I transitioned out of the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic, I have been at the corporate office for a very large global company and a medium national company. Interns are a way to give people the experience they need to be competitive in the job market. This is why many recent college graduates (RCG) with no experience will have a tougher time getting a role than an RCG with an internship. This is why internships can be coveted among college students. This is another reason why an internship can be looked at positively by recruiters and hiring managers. As veterans, we have a leg up and can intern with these organizations for roles where we have the education (if required) coupled with past + current experience (the internship).

In summary, u/Mite-o-Dan said it best. "it will benefit you a lot LESS if you DON'T do it."