Friday, September 27, 2019

USOPC's ACE Program Update


Happy Friday!

In an effort to share athlete resources and services, the USOPC's Athlete Career and Education (ACE) program has several opportunities exclusive for Olympic and Paralympic Alumni and Team USA athletes. Keep reading to learn more about:
  • Jobs in the Movement
  • Retirement / Transition Program
  • Simon Grant for training athletes
  • Free social media course
  • Upcoming dates and deadlines
Please forward this information to anyone in the Olympic and Paralympic movements as you see fit and let me know if there's any information you would like to see in the newsletter late October. 
 Until next month!
Jessie Nerkowski on behalf of ACE

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HOT JOBS
ACE YOUR CAREER

Pivot Workshop for Retiring/Retired Athletes

November 14-15 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
ACE is hosting a Pivot Workshop from November 14-15 for retiring and retired athletes looking for their next steps. Athletes have found it very useful to discuss issues (personal, work, school, etc.) and receive resources to help them make that difficult transition out of sport. All travel and lodging accommodations will be provided if you are available and would like to attend. Learn more about ACE's Pivot Workshop.


Free Discover Social Media Course with General Assembly

Exciting new program available now through a partnership with General Assembly and The Adecco Group; official sponsor of ACE and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. We are offering free enrollment in General Assembly’s Discover Social Media course for any athlete who is interested. This is a five-hour hour course intended to teach the foundational skills needed to establish a social media presence. This course contains 18 lessons on topics including social media strategy, social media channels, and influencer marketing. This course is perfect for anyone looking to get a better understanding of social media strategy and marketing. To enroll, email Megan Walther at Megan.Walther@usopc.org indicating your interest.


William E. Simon Olympic Endowment

Applications open October 1
Through the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation, the William E. Simon Olympic Endowment for the Support of Athletes (aka Simon Grant) is a training and competition grant awarded to high performing athletes showing financial need. Athletes currently training to compete in the Olympic or Paralympic Games in Tokyo or Beijing and demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply. Learn More.


Team USA Full Tuition Scholarship

Application deadline October 21
Team USA Scholarship applications are open now for current and retired Team USA athletes. To enroll in the September 2019 session (classes begin October 28), applications must be submitted by October 21 at 11:59pm MST. Apply for a full tuition scholarship today.
ATHLETE EXCLUSIVES

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Assembly

In case you missed it... USOPC's leaders addressed the Olympic and Paralympic Community at the Annual Assembly September 12-13. Read more.


Everytown Athletic Council Membership

Everytown for Gun Safety is seeking elite athletes to join its athletic membership council. As a council member, athletes will serve a one-year term, renewable upon mutual agreement; receive professional development;  and participate in a series of engagement projects. Learn more.
ATHLETES' CORNER
Toast to...John Benedict Gordon (curling) ​who is celebrating the marriage of his only daughter, Jessica, to Josh McDonough in Paynesville, Minnesota on October 12.
*Welcome to the 'Athletes' Corner'; our new ACE community section to spotlight Team USA athletes; Have something special to share? Reach out here for a chance to be featured in our next newsletter.
ON YOUR RADAR
  • OCT 1 | William E. Simon Grant applications open. Learn more.
  • OCT 15 | Tax Extension filing deadline
  • OCT 21 | ACE Business Startup Workshop begins
  • OCT 21 |  DeVry application deadline. Apply.
  • OCT 29 | William E. Simon Grant application deadline. Learn more.
  • OCT 31 | Halloween
  • NOV 1 | Healthcare.gov 2020 enrollment begins
​Ready for something different?
Athletes are always striving to reach their next goal.  We can help.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Athlete Career and Education
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO  80909 



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