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.