In-person

Veteran Career Pathways Experience x Oliver Wyman New York City

May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm ET

About This Event

Join FourBlock and Oliver Wyman for an exclusive in-person career pathways experience in New York City, designed to connect transitioning veterans and military spouses with one of the world's leading global management consulting firms. Oliver Wyman partners with organizations across financial services, healthcare, transportation, and public policy to solve complex business challenges — and the skills veterans bring to the table are exactly what this industry demands. This event offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from professionals who understand how military experience translates into a thriving consulting career.

Management consulting rewards the kind of structured thinking, mission-driven leadership, and adaptability that service members develop throughout their military careers. Whether you led logistics operations, managed complex budgets, commanded teams under pressure, or oversaw large-scale planning efforts, those experiences are directly applicable to the work consultants do every day. This event will help you understand how to articulate your military background in the language of business and consulting, and how to position yourself competitively for roles at top-tier firms like Oliver Wyman.

FourBlock's mission is to prepare veterans and military spouses for meaningful careers through community, education, and employer connections. This Veteran Career Pathways Experience exemplifies that mission — bringing together FourBlock leadership, a distinguished board member, and a premier consulting partner to give you real insight, honest guidance, and direct access to the people and resources that can accelerate your next chapter.

What to Expect

Panel Discussion: Hear directly from Oliver Wyman professionals and FourBlock leaders about what it takes to break into management consulting, what firms look for in veteran candidates, and how to navigate the hiring process at top consulting organizations.
Fireside Conversation: FourBlock Chief Growth and Strategy Officer Karin Childress Wiley and Board Vice Chair Tony Verducci will share candid insights on career transition strategy, building your professional brand, and leveraging your military experience in a competitive business environment.
Breakout Sessions: Engage in small-group conversations with Oliver Wyman representatives and FourBlock team members to ask specific questions about roles, career paths, the consulting lifestyle, and how to tailor your resume and story for the industry.
Structured Networking: Connect with fellow transitioning veterans, military spouses, and consulting professionals in a welcoming, veteran-friendly environment designed to build lasting relationships and open real doors.
Career Resources: Walk away with tools, frameworks, and next steps to help you move forward with confidence in your consulting career search.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses who are curious about or actively pursuing careers in management consulting, strategy, and professional services. You do not need a business degree or prior corporate experience to benefit — you need the drive to learn and the willingness to translate your service into impact.

Transitioning Service Members: If you are preparing to separate or retire from active duty and are exploring high-impact civilian career paths, management consulting offers the challenge, growth, and mission-orientation many veterans are looking for.
Veterans at Any Stage of Transition: Whether you separated recently or have been in the civilian workforce for a few years and are looking to pivot, this event will provide fresh perspective and direct access to a leading firm in the consulting space.
Military Spouses: If you are building or rebuilding your professional career and are interested in consulting, strategy, or business advisory roles, this event is for you. FourBlock proudly supports military spouses throughout their career journeys.
Veterans Interested in Finance, Operations, or Policy: Oliver Wyman serves clients across financial services, risk management, digital transformation, and public sector advisory — making this event relevant to veterans from a wide range of military occupational specialties and backgrounds.

Explore Career Paths In:

Management Consulting — Strategy and Operations
Risk and Regulatory Advisory
Financial Services Consulting
Digital Transformation and Technology Consulting
Organizational Change Management
Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy
Public Sector and Defense Advisory
Healthcare and Life Sciences Consulting
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Project and Program Management
Corporate Strategy and Business Development
Human Capital and Talent Strategy

What You'll Get

Access to CareerFlow AI Tools: As a FourBlock event attendee, you will receive access to CareerFlow AI-powered career tools to help you optimize your resume, craft your professional narrative, and identify consulting roles that align with your military background and career goals.
Post-Event Resources: Attendees will receive curated resources including industry guides, resume tips tailored for consulting applications, and follow-up materials from Oliver Wyman and FourBlock to keep your momentum going after the event.
Meaningful Professional Connections: Walk away with new relationships — both with Oliver Wyman professionals who can serve as advocates or mentors and with fellow veterans who are on the same path, building a peer network that supports your transition long-term.
A Clear Next Step: FourBlock events are designed to move you forward, not just inspire you. You will leave this experience with a concrete understanding of where you fit in the consulting industry and what actions to take to get there.

Participating Companies

FourBlock

Speakers

Ellis Craig

VP of Programs

FourBlock

Michele Williams

VP Partnerships

Vic Lance

Chief of Staff, FourBlock

FourBlock

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