Testimonials
"I feel so much more confident about leading in the private sector now that I have been through this course and understand that my Marine Corps experiences will absolutely translate into the business environment."
- Corporal Jeff Oien, CLB-1, Landing Support Specialist
"This course has been one of the most influential things in my life..."
- Corporal Dannon Church, 1st Radio Battalion, Arabic Cryptologic Linguist
"...the MCDP neither duplicates nor contradicts the curriculum for our TAP Seminars and should not be considered 'our competition'. The MCDP is, in fact, a fantastic complimentary program to our efforts in the TAMP and is deserving of our full support. What an experience!"
- Dennis Trimmer, East Coast TAMP Manager
"Our schedule was well planned out and our curriculum was fascinating. Every piece of information that was given to me was extremely important. The lessons were presented in exciting formats with many participation opportunities and hands-on activities. For those who are really interested in getting an advanced course on how to work in the hard charging business environment and want to learn how to seriously be successful, the Marine Civilian Development Program will deliver."
- Sergeant Taryn Bennett, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort, Administration
"Long story short, I was told that on my next trip to San Antonio I will have a formal offer letter in hand."
- Staff Sergeant Joe Nunez, Marine Barracks Washington DC, Tactical Network Specialist
"These men and women truly are among America’s finest… and have proven to be an excellent source of candidates for us. We are aggressively pursuing six Marines for our Operations Management Training program and four Marines for Apprentice Train Dispatcher positions. Our goal is to make it very clear to these men and women that we appreciate their sacrifices and service to our Country."
- Barbara Schaefer, Union Pacific, Senior Vice President – Human Resources and Corporate Security
"The program talked about our strengths as Marines and what we had to offer the corporate world, and how our options are truly limitless."
- Sergeant Nick Kaywork, 2nd Radio Battalion, Arabic Linguist
"The program taught me that I don’t deserve just an ordinary wrench-turning
job, but I deserve a career in maintenance management."
- Staff Sergeant Gary Pitcovich, Inspector-Instructor Staff, Gulfport, MS, Assault Amphibious Vehicle Maintenance
"Each day I spent at the course I became more and more excited about entering the corporate world."
- Captain Jay Vandervoort, RS New York, Officer Selection Officer
"I went to one interview, which was two days after I returned from the Program and by Tuesday of the next week, the company called and offered me the job as Information Systems Security Manager. I have been there for about a month and a half now, and it is great!"
- Corporal Rebekah Perez, Headquarters US Central Command, Special Intelligence Communicator
"Course testimonials start the thanks and then, of course, when good men and women are placed in great jobs, the gratitude is complete. I am still in the process, but the skills and tools that I refined during the Program are certainly giving me the confidence to take on the challenges ahead."
-Sergeant Christopher Odom, 8th Communications Battalion, Electronics Maintenance Technician
"I do not know how others can separate without going through this course. It has
been a life and career saver."
- Sergeant John Quinonez, Headquarters Battalion Camp Lejeune, Fiscal/Budget Technician
"A few days ago I landed the job at Starbucks as an Assistant Manager. I was able to get a great salary for the job, which exceeded my expectations, along with great benefits and bonuses. Thank you MCDP for helping me in this process. Your referral, networking and interview tips really were handy in landing this job. The things I learned in MCDP really were utilized at every step."
- Sergeant Chris Villanueva, Marine Air Command and Control Squadron X, Air Command and Control Electronics Operator
"For the first time someone appreciated what I’ve done in the Marine Corps and now I realize that I am valuable."
- Corporal Suzanne Thiele, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Ammunitions Technician
"I learned a lot during this week, but I think the most important thing that I got out of it is the confidence that this class has provided me to excel in the private sector.”
- Sergeant Heath Gomez, 1st Marine Division, Assault Amphibious Vehicle Repair Technician
"This week was a great way to learn about self awareness and I now realize the importance of building relationships!"
- Captain Troy Wilson, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, KC-130 Instructor Pilot
"This is the type of program I have been longing for and I am happy to say that I now feel very prepared to adapt more quickly to the private sector."
- Staff Sergeant Marcus Goggins, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Field Radio Operator
"The program helped me in so many ways it is impossible to describe all of them. Many of the subjects helped to prepare me for the environment in corporate America. I don’t think I would have been so successful in my job search and interviewing without this knowledge."
- First Lieutenant Daniel Venuto, 3rd Battalion 10th Marine Regiment, Field Artillery Officer