Career and Education

Sponsored by the Golden Eagles, CARE (Career Advancement, Rugby Enhancement) aims to help full time residents pursue career and education opportunities by providing direct athlete funding.

We recognize that behind the competitive spirit of Team USA athletes are people striving to create well-rounded lives. We help support the whole athlete from the start of their career to their retirement and beyond through direct funds, programs and services that help them excel in their day-to-day lives, on and off the field of play. We are involved in everything from career and education, to financial and emotional well-being, to how athletes use their platform and more.

The purpose of this group is to allow for networking and career advice for current and former Team USA athletes. We want to build thought leadership through a community. We believe this community has the ability to support the many aspects of life after sport by connecting people, providing job leads, referrals and valuable content to help athletes achieve their goals.

Gain a new perspective and build a partnership for success with the Athlete365 Mentoring Program.

Apply to be expertly matched with a mentor from the Worldwide Olympic Partners or wider Olympic Movement, who will help guide your transition into a career beyond sport.

Whether you are still competing, recently finished your sporting career, or are already in a workplace environment, mentoring can provide incredible benefits.

The USOPC has teamed up with ManpowerGroup to help athletes upskill their career off the field of play. Finding a new career or part-time job while competing is a time consuming process, Manpower can help expedite the process.

By signing up, Team USA athletes have the opportunity to match with a career coach that they'll work with 1-on-1 for three months. Their coach will help them understand and leverage their strengths and skills, personal and professional priorities, and ideal work environments, enabling them to focus their search on the right career opportunities – not just another job.

The transition from athletics into the civilian world is complex and demands new skills and knowledge. Next Step, at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, was designed specifically to help elite athletes and military veterans navigate that transition and prepare them for a career in business.

This general management certificate program combines a self-paced online learning phase with a live online learning phase to deliver an educational experience that is both flexible and immersive. Next Step helps participants refine what they know, discover what they don’t, and build the right business acumen to move their careers forward. It also allows them to build a robust network of ambitious peers who are also experiencing a career transition—bonds that last for years after the program concludes.

Every month we offer Team USA athletes the chance to join exclusive Career Conversations and Workshop programming. Each session is designed to deep dive into a relevant topic or translatable skill that they can take with them through any aspect of their athletic journey and beyond.

These sessions are designed to be highly interactive and connect athletes with both peers and experts in their field. Some topics include:

'Exploring the Medical Field Career Path'

'So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?'

'Presenting with Confidence'

The Team USA Tuition Grants allow athletes to further their education in preparation for lifelong career goals by defraying a portion of athletes’ tuition costs. This can take the form of traditional 2-and 4-year undergraduate or graduate degrees, industry specific certificates, professional development courses, job readiness training courses, and other educational courses that will lead to the advancement of the athlete’s career aspirations.

Through the USOPC, eligible Team USA athletes living and training in California, Colorado, and Utah can receive in-state tuition at select public colleges and universities regardless of an individual’s resident status. Click below to read about each state's participating programs and application process.