Athlete Connections Partners With the National Consortium for Academics and Sports
Partnership with the National Consortium for Academics and Sports brings AthleteConnections.com's services to student-athletes across the nation.
- Orlando, FL (1888PressRelease) June 05, 2013 - Athlete Connections (www.athleteconnections.com), a company dedicated to assisting current and former student-athletes in finding careers and making the transition from athletics to the workforce, is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS). This partnership will bring Athlete Connections' career services to more than 258 colleges and universities across the nation, giving student-athletes access to a program designed to help them find professional workplace jobs.
In 1985, the NCAS was established to provide degree completion opportunities to athletes whose eligibility had expired. In exchange, those athletes would go into the community to address social justice issues with youth. Today, the NCAS continues to advocate for social justice issues through its various programs and services. The partnership with Athlete Connections will enhance the services of the NCAS by preparing its members for the transition from college into the workplace.
"As a company comprised of many former student-athletes ourselves, we understand how challenging it can be for them to make that transition into a professional occupation," said Dan Cross, Founder and CEO of Athlete Connections. "We are thrilled to be partnering with NCAS as we look to expand and improve career opportunities for young male and female student-athletes across the nation."
"The goal of the NCAS is to change lives through the power of sport. By partnering with Athlete Connections, we have another great opportunity to do just that," said Richard Lapchick, President and CEO of NCAS. "We look forward to working with Athlete Connections for many years to come!"
For more information about Athlete Connections and its free career services for student-athletes, please visit http://athleteconnections.com/.
About Athlete Connections:
Athlete Connections assists current and former student-athletes in the transition from athletics to the workforce. At the same time, they aid employers and recruiters in their search for top candidates. As a company comprised of many former student-athletes, Athlete Connections identifies with the challenges many athletes face in launching the next phases of their careers. By continually adding new companies to Athlete Connections' network and through Athletic Community Career Events, the list of potential jobs and connections that athletes have at their finger tips is endless.
Athlete Connections Media Contact:
Ralph DiSciullo
407-718-2223
ralph ( @ ) athleteconnections dot com
About the National Consortium for Academics and Sports:
The National Consortium for Academics and Sports is a consortium of colleges, universities, organizations, and individuals that was established by Dr. Richard Lapchick in 1985 as an initiative to raise awareness of racism in sport and to improve college graduation rates among athletes. The mission of the NCAS is to use the power of sport to effect positive social change. The NCAS educates and empowers individuals and organizations by inspiring values-based thinking leading to actions that promote social responsibility and equality. For more information visit www.ncasports.org.
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