CORE Leadership Program
In 2013, as part of the White House Joining Forces Initiative, Deloitte made a public commitment to double its U.S. Veteran hiring. Then, invited by the White House to do even more, Deloitte decided to tackle the broader national employment and retention challenges — and created the Career Opportunity Redefinition Exploration (CORE) Programs.
CORE's mission is to help transitioning service members and Veterans gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their career goals, while also building the skills needed for a successful transition to civilian life and employment. CORE guides participants through a process of exploring their leadership experiences, strengths, and interests — in an environment of trust and authenticity — to help rediscover meaning and develop a sense of purpose in their post-military careers. CORE Programs are designed, managed, and delivered by Deloitte’s Leadership and Human Potential’s Social Impact Growth and Development team, in collaboration with the broader organization. CORE has impacted thousands of Veterans and inspired hundreds of volunteers.
CORE Leadership Program
Our flagship, 2.5-day program delivered at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas, four times each year for selected transitioning U.S. Veterans and service members. The program is supported by dozens of Deloitte leaders, volunteer coaches (most of them Veterans), staff, and external guest speakers. We also host a Corporate Panel discussion with leaders from other organizations as well as a fireside chat with recent CORE Leadership alumni to have them share their experiences and recommendations, bringing additional perspectives to the participant experience.
Participant eligibility
To be eligible for the program, individuals should:
- Be 12 months from separation or have separated from active duty in the last 12 months at the time of the Program, anticipating an honorable discharge from military service
- Have earned a bachelor's degree
- Have at least three years of military experience
- Be interested in transitioning to the corporate world and looking to make an investment in their own career development to help position themselves for future success
- Be able to commit to being at Deloitte University in Westlake, TX for the entire event (all travel and accommodation expenses will be provided)
Please direct questions via email to coreprograms@deloitte.com.
Upcoming Dates
December 4-6, 2025 (Application deadline October 6, 2025).
March 2026 application
March 12-24, 2026 (Application deadline: January 12, 2026).
Learn more about the CORE Leadership Program
Deloitte’s commitment to Veterans
At Deloitte, we foster a culture where leaders can thrive, and we’re proud to support transitioning service members, Veterans, and their families through various initiatives in addition to CORE Programs.