Academic Partnerships
The Catalyst Program supports academic institutions by creating a pathway program for Veterans’ into higher education and ultimately into high-impact roles.
Mission-Built Solutions for High-Performance Companies.
For nearly a decade, The Catalyst has established a proven model for assisting elite military and agency leaders as they transition into degree programs and Fortune 1000 companies. We offer a structured partnership by designing leadership, career mobility, and professional development programs that seamlessly integrate with your undergraduate or graduate offerings. Our participants form an elite talent pipeline that will further support your goals and improve school rankings.
Attract High-Performers
A consistent pipeline of exceptional talent with key skills, servant mentality, and exceptional leadership experience.
Skills that go beyond service. They are strategic thinkers and problem-solvers who can excute under pressure.
Elevate Rankings & Reputation
Our partnership has proven to add value in meaningful ways that can impact national and global rankings, increase visbility and improve your bottom line.
This highly sought after group of leaders brings increased diversity of experience and thought leadership within your student body.
Why Choose The Catalyst Program?
Diverse Candidates with Social Impact
Military-connected students represent a diverse and underrepresented talent pool.
Candidates whose social values bring stronger connection and sense of community that increase access, equity, and societal contribution.
Strenghten Your Brand
Demonstrates your commitment to service, leadership, and preparing students for real-world impact.
Creates a compelling narrative for donors, alumni, and board-level stakeholders.
Improve Employer Relations and Metrics
Strenghten placement rates and gain access to top companies and industry experts as part of The Catalyst Network.
The Catalyst actively places our alumni during and after their academic programs within our network of top Fortune 1000 employers.
Embed Professionalism Before Day One
The Catalyst alumni enter your programs operating at a high level of professionalism. They arrive with sharpened communication skills, executive presence, and real-world business. They are ready for immediate contribution to classroom discussions, group work, and campus leadership roles.
Simply put, they raise the bar on day one.
We directly connect your institution to a pipeline of elite military leaders.
The Catalyst Program has built a solid reputation for delivering measurable student success and career outcomes through our 6-8 week military transition and prep program. Our deep, trusted relationships with U.S. Special Operations teams and Tier 1 military transition pipelines grant us unparalleled access to elite talent.
We directly connect your insititution to a pipeline of elite military leaders interested in higher education and ultimately landing in high-impact corporate roles.
To ensure a unique and tailored pipeline and prep program for each partnering institution, we work closely to create a version of our leading transition program tailored to fit your mission, calendar needs, and program offerings.