Twenty Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members transitioning out of the military and embarking on new careers took part in a seven-day business boot camp at the University of Regina (U of R).The educational program — named Price’s Operation Entrepreneur — was developed by Prince’s Charities Canada in 2012 and is held annually in four locations across Canada. Regina is the only place west of Quebec where the program is available. Story continues below
Professors and students in the U of R’s Paul J. Hill School of Business volunteered time– sharing expertise and knowledge with the vets. “These military members will be ready to start their second careers,” Paul J. Hill Associate Dean Brian Schumacher said.“They’ve said they want to start their business. We’re going to do what we can to help them along that way.” Through lectures and discussions, the transitioning military members learned lessons in …