Course Content

A McMorrow Veterans Initiative

22-Day, residential* program administered over the course of four months
Participants receive a certificate of completion in ‘Veteran Transitional Leadership' from the USC Marshall School of Business
General topics and resources covered in the curriculum include:
- Practical transition knowledge
- Career development guidance
  - Custom guidance will be provided to each participant
  - Up to 12, small-scale networking events will be organized to connect participants with potential mentors in the civilian workforce
- Rediscovery/Psychological Preparation
- Exposure to USC educational opportunities
- Family Support Resources
  - Financial and legal guidance

Orientation (2 days)
- Topics: Introductions & welcome, campus tour, YouSchool kick-off, financial planning, welcome luncheon
Module 1: Foundations for Change (10 days)
- Topics: Transitioned families panel, lifestyle transformation, career management & networking workshops, performance science, entrepreneurship, employment law, public speaking, establishing values and trust (off-site family retreat)
Module 2: Recognizing and Seizing Opportunity (6 days)
- Topics: Corporate structure, contextual leadership, global risk & liability, marketing, the science of diversity & inclusion, social enterprises, influence without authority, communication strategy
Module 3: Commitment to Action (4 days)
- Topics: legal & financial clinics, negotiation & persuasion, YouSchool storytelling, needs & leads closing ceremony

Lodging, meals, and admin expenses will be covered. Travel and dinner on evenings without networking events are not covered.
Childcare will be provided for participating families
Programming available to high school and college age children

*Residential classes on the USC campus are dependent on COVID-19 local and state health guidelines.