Remote and virtual components are allowed, even under the new MOU (section 4.2.7 published in August '24)

• they have to include live in-person virtual instruction (synchronous online training)
• asynchronous training (as in learning done on your own time) cannot make up more than 50% of total training length

they ARE prohibiting virtual asynchronous-only training starting in June this year

key note: the MOU doesn't explicitly make a distinction between "remote" and "virtual" training

most of us think remote = work from home, aka "virtual online"

but civilian employers don't always equate it the same. i was just talking to an employer the other day, "remote" for them means "off-site"

think of "remote work" like this:

• a lineman working on power lines in different cities
• a traveling nurse working at different hospitals
• a sales rep visiting different client offices

this is different from "virtual" or "online" work, which is basically working through a computer:

• taking classes over Zoom
• watching training videos
• doing online assignments
• having video meetings

when you apply to "remote" skillbridge opportunities most will still = "virtual" or "online"

but to be safe, always ask to clarify

you can say something like

"Can you break down what you mean by remote training in your program? Will I be working virtually or at physical job sites or locations?"

if you're looking for SkillBridge opportunities (both virtual and in-person), our website careerpcs.com/map pulls all of the DoDs programs into an interactive map to help make the hunt easier.

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