Tribe Equity Partners is proud to be an approved Industry Partner for the Department of Defense’s Skill Bridge Program.  The DOD Skill Bridge 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. DOD Skill Bridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences. 

Tribe is a veteran-owned, alternative private equity firm located in Central Oregon that buys small businesses from retiring owners and subsequently operates them, oftentimes with military veterans in key management positions. The two partners, James Maxwell and Jordan Inman, both navigated their own transitions from the military, and so the opportunity to be an Industry Partner for the Department of Defense was a perfect fit.  

“Helping veterans find their next meaningful career after leaving the military is a critical piece of our mission here at Tribe.” said Jordan Inman of Tribe Equity Partners. “Even though some of these interns may only be with us for a few months, we are honored to give them valuable experience and exposure to small business acquisitions and operations. If we’ve armed them with new tools to enter the work force with, then we know our mission has been accomplished.” 

“Our newest intern is an incredible young man who was a CPA prior serving the onboard nuclear submarines. He is now looking for his next fulfilling career, and we are honored to be a part of that journey for him here at Tribe, and to bring those kinds of talented individuals to Central Oregon.” said James Maxwell.  

Tribe is also partnered with Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM)  Warrior Care Program. In this capacity, they provide internships to transitioning special operations members to help them develop and implement a customized career transition plan. 

Tribe specializes in acquiring small and medium-sized businesses from retiring businesses owners in Central Oregon. To learn more about Tribe, visit https://tribeequitypartners.com/.