Development Program Offered for Veterans Working on Their “Career 2.0”

It’s estimated that during the next few years, more than 1 million members of the U.S. military will transition into civilian careers.

For many, that transition is difficult. Not because the veterans lack the skills and drive to be successful contributors in their new roles, but because they – and their new employers – have a difficult time translating their military accomplishments into non-military positions.

That’s why leadership and talent consulting experts at Korn Ferry Hay Group are teaming up with partners Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and Harris Corporation to offer the Leveraging Military Leadership Program (LMLP).

The pro bono program is designed to guide successful transitions from military to civilian careers and is open to veterans of any rank who separated from military service in the last two years or who will transition in the next 12 months. To date, more than 350 service members from all branches of the military have participated in this pro bono program. In 2015, the program was honored with Chief Learning Officer Magazine’s Silver Award for Community Service.

As part of the program, a team of global leadership experts will take veterans through a three-month program composed of online, remote, and in-person assessments; coaching; instruction; group exercises; and lectures. The in-person portion of the program for the eighth and ninth cohorts will take place Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18 in Herndon, Virginia, and September 30 – October 2, 2016 in McLean, Virginia, respectively. Veterans will receive the same research-based leadership development services Hay Group offers to boards, CEOs, and senior executives at leading global organizations.

The Leveraging Military Leadership Program teaches veterans how to strengthen their personal, interpersonal, and executive communication skills, clearly articulate their unique value, and chart their professional journey based on a strong career strategy. We have had the privilege of working with some of the finest military professionals as they explore their Career 2.0.

The program has also garnered tremendous support from past participants.

“The Leveraging Military Leadership Program increased my self-awareness, gave me more confidence, and most of all helped me formulate an effective transition strategy. This helped me land the exact job in federal financial management I wanted,” said Christopher Cizek, retired Navy Commander with 22 years of service. “The perspectives I gained continue to help me succeed in my new career.”

“An extremely insightful, innovative, and pragmatic course, the Leveraging Military Leadership Program was both professionally challenging and personally enriching,” said Kelly McKeague, retired Air Force Major General with 34 years of service. “It stretched my perspectives, armed me with invaluable tools, and enabled me to hone my transition focus. Two tangible outcomes were my ability to better tap into non-traditional networks and to articulate a more resonating personal story.”

Online applications are being accepted through Aug. 1, 2016

About the Author

Randy Manner, a retired Army Major General and Korn Ferry Senior Partner, is a passionate supporter of our nation’s Veterans and works with clients to develop or improve their Veteran Recruiting & Retention programs.