“Participating in the Five-Week Experience played more of an important role than I had ever anticipated. The experience taught me something that no one ever mentions to you as you transition out of the military. That is the skills that you've earned, your military experience is transferable, and it does hold value. Not only did they drive that message home, but they also taught us how to articulate it onto a resume and how to sell ourselves to an employer.”

“Thank you Josh Jones and everyone at Chicago Brigade for such a great opportunity. You saw a need and have provided a solution for veteran students in Chicago.

The military-to-civilian transition is not an easy journey and you don't know what you don't know until someone tells you or you stumble upon the need to ask. To all my fellow veterans, professional development is continuous and I encourage you to find programs like this and get involved. Never stop the march towards your own definition of success.”

“It really took me from the stage where I think that I’m with everyone else, to having a leg up because of the experiences I had in the military.”