WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Global announced April 16 that it will become Team USA’s preferred online college degree provider thanks to a new education partnership between Guild and Team USA.
Guild Career Opportunity Platform is an education and career development company that helps employers create opportunities for self-advancement for their employees and is an official education partner of Purdue Global.
Through a new partnership between the Guild and Team USA, current Team USA athletes and individuals who have represented the United States in top international competitions over the past decade will have access to tuition-free education and skills development programs offered by Purdue Global and to Team USA. You will be able to receive other programs in USA studies. Communication network.
“Given our mission to serve working adults, Purdue Global is uniquely qualified to serve adults who are committed to their sports and passions to simultaneously advance their educational goals. ” said Purdue Global President Frank Dooley. said in a press release.
Athletes spend an average of 10 years of their adult lives training for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, making it difficult for many Team USA athletes to find the time to invest in their long-term future education, according to a press release.
“As an athlete, I have dedicated a large part of my life to reach this moment in my career. Education has been an important pillar and continues to be a priority throughout my training,” said Team USA, based in Paris. artistic swimmer Daniela Ramirez told reporters. release.
“It is incredible that the Guild is able to provide opportunities through this program to current and future Team USA athletes who are also driven by their educational pursuits and may have to sacrifice one or the other.”
Team USA members can choose from Purdue Global’s catalog of courses and degree programs.
“Purdue Global deeply understands the unique needs of adult learners,” said Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild. “Their high-quality degree programs support athletes through dynamic training schedules. “It will provide them with the skills to build an athletic career along with great athletic performance.” ”
