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Preparing for what comes next should be a priority for every athlete, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Whether you’re a retired athlete, an athlete nearing retirement, or an athlete considering a dual career – we have tools to help you figure things out.

It’s never too early to start thinking about life after sport.

We offer resources and support from CV writing to understanding how your skillset can be transferable to the workplace.

We can spark your ’inner entrepreneur and help you turn a business idea into reality.

We provide exclusive job opportunities to Olympians and elite athletes.

Athlete365 Career+

Competing in the middle of a packed arena, with thousands of fans cheering you on and millions more watching on TV, is about as far removed from a regular, nine-to-five job as you can get. But the thrills of your sporting career can only last so long and, like every other athlete, you will soon have to adjust to a new life and a new career.
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We have teamed up with Intel to provide you with the best content, tools and services that support your journey to the Olympic Games and beyond.
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Sport up your life

Find out what careers are best suited to your skills and strengths, explore the various opportunities offered by the world of sport which you can adapt your skills and strengths.

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Business Accelerator

A three-stage programme run in partnership with Yunus Sports Hub that empowers you to become an entrepreneur and create your own business. We will support you to develop entrepreneurship initiatives during or after your sports career.
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Career Transition: Preparing for Future Success

You will learn why planning is fundamental to settling into your life post-Sports, what strategies to prioritise and manage your time better…

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Sport Event Management

This course gives you a step by step overview of what’s needed for you to host your own successful sporting event including bringing communities together, raising awareness and providing entertainment to participants and fans alike.

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Business Start–Up: From Idea to Launch

The course will highlight how to develop your idea, source funding and bring it to market.

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Professional Sport Management

This course takes real-world examples applied by clubs and sporting organisations from across the world and teaches you by example how to strategise, build, and succeed in sports business.

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On #Career
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The Athlete365 Career+ Outreach story
For over 10 years, the Athlete365 Career+ Outreach programme has been supporting athletes like you transition into the workplace. Here, we look at some key milestones and highlight how the programme can help you.
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10 athletes accelerating their business
The Athlete365 Business Accelerator has been helping turn the entrepreneurial dreams of athletes across the world into a reality. Hear from 10 athletes who completed the three stages of the programme and be inspired to take the first step on your own business journey.
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"I hope my business can benefit my country
With the support of the Athlete365 Business Accelerator, Kadiatou Toure achieved her dream of creating an events company in Mali.
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10k Grant supports Guatemala's athlete-centred approach
The Guatemalan NOC created two athlete-centred programmes to prepare them for life outside of competition
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5 ways you’re already an entrepreneur
The qualities you have to succeed in your sport can help you thrive in the business.
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Ashton Eaton: Five tips for stepping into the corporate world
The double Olympic decathlon champion gives his top tips for career transition
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Building a foundation for the future
With the help of the Athlete365 Business Accelerator, a foundation for African athletes is becoming a reality.
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Workshops to Power Up your Career
We are offering new Power Up online workshops in five languages 
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“What started as an idea became real”
Shea McAleese reveals how the Athlete365 Business Accelerator has driven the launch of his company forward
Testimonials
You should immerse yourself in new things, take the opportunity to explore what you like and then find a way to use the skills you’ve gained as an athlete to create a career out of it.
Rachael Lynch
Hockey
You have so much time while you are still training, especially if you are a full-time athlete, and I think you need to really use that time to prepare your second career. Don’t just stop your sport and then have no idea what to do next.
Mike Kurt
Canoe Slalom
Now what? What do I want to do now? For the first time in my life, I didn’t have the answer right away.
Gearoid Towey
Rowing
When it comes time to retire, if you’ve been working or studying alongside your training then it will show any prospective employers that not only are you someone who has achieved fantastic results in sport – you’re also someone who understood that sport wouldn’t last forever and did something about it.
James Tomkins
Rowing
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You will find in each topic resources to help you prepare for a smooth transition from competitive sport into the workplace.

Feel free to contact us at career@olympic.org for any questions or topics related to career.

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