1. Start Early   

Post-military success, happiness, and fulfillment are directly tied to the level of preparation the service member or military spouse takes before they take off the uniform. And because the environments are so different, starting early is truly necessary. We recommend transition preparation start between 18 months and 3 years before anticipated separation or retirement. 

2. Align to the Private Sector 

Military service members and military spouses live within a very unique ecosystem that represents less than 1% of the U.S. population. Upon exit from the military, they leave the < 1% and enter the 7% of the U.S. population who are veterans. Looking at the percentages, it’s plain to see that better understanding and aligning to the private sector will benefit the service member, military spouses, and national workforce. 

3. Navigate to New Opportunities  

Once the service members and military spouses begin to better understand the private sector and their unique needs and wants it’s much easier for them to navigate to new post-military opportunities that will promote better, more successful, and fulfilling outcomes. 

4. Iterate to Gain Specificity (or Competence and Confidence) 

There’s no “one and done” in life changes, particularly when leaving the military and entering the general public and private sector employment. This is where having sustained support and a growing community of like-minded, high-performing individuals provides the “10X” factor for success. Armed with the tools, support, and community, continued iteration and creation of new neural pathways that continually align to the private sector will unleash the full potential of this talented workforce