Elements of Curriculum 

• 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

Modules 

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.