We’re sending good vibes and best wishes to Emma Preuschl, U.S. Paralympic rower and Team USA Career Program participant, as she competes in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Through the Team USA Career Program, Emma works as a dietitian at GE Aviation. Watch this video below about her role there and send her a shout […] Read Article “U.S. Paralympic Rower Emma Preuschl and the Team USA Career Program”
The Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London is happening right now! To help get you in the spirit, check out this video of Allison Jones, a medal-winning U.S. Paralympic cyclist and member of the Team USA Career Program that Adecco runs in partnership with the USOC. Go USA!
Did you know that Hilton Worldwide is one of the partners in the Team USA Career Program? Watch this video to learn more about how Adecco helps Olympic and Paralympic athletes get beneficial and flexible jobs at great organizations like Hilton.
Eric Hurd is on the US Canoe/Kayak team and is also a member of the Team USA Career Program. Through the program, he works as an HR assistant at GE. Being part of the Team USA Career Program provides Eric with a flexible schedule, allowing him to train and compete while still receiving a […] Read Article “Team USA Athlete Interview: Eric Hurd”
Meet Olympian James Williams, a member of the 2012 US Fencing Team also a member of the Team USA Career Program. This program is a unique partnership between Adecco and the United States Olympic Committee, placing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls in part-time jobs that are flexible around their athletic demands. James, the youngest member […] Read Article “Team USA Athlete Interview: James Williams”
Did you know that many members of the US Field Hockey team are participants of the Team USA Career Program and work for various sponsor companies? These field hockey players were placed by Adecco and working at companies like GE, TD Ameritrade, and Hilton Worldwide. They are gaining amazing career experience while still being able […] Read Article “Team USA Women’s Field Hockey”
Swifter, Higher, Stronger. (Citus, Altus, Fortius) That is the Olympic Motto and something world-class athletes strive for everyday. So why are top companies and top athletes a great fit? Companies hire Team USA Career Program participants because top performing athletes have a unique skill set including out-of-the-box problem solving skills, excellent time management and the […] Read Article “Why Hire an Olympic Athlete?”
On Friday, athletes in the Team USA Career Program took the Olympic Oath, a symbolic gesture of sportsmanship. Recited at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all athletes, the athletes pledge to uphold the Olympic Spirit of competition and fair play.
As a retired athlete, I know how hard it is to train full-time for a dream and still pay the bills. Not to mention having to make the sometimes difficult transition out of sport to the working world. It’s a common misconception that all athletes have big-name sponsors! Check out what some of the athletes […] Read Article “Paying the Bills”
Today marks the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games and the whole world is waiting with bated breath to watch Team USA step onto the world’s largest stage. Many people are hosting their own viewing parties for their favorite events; even corporations are acquiescing to the fact that many employees will want to […] Read Article “Staying Plugged In to the London 2012 Olympic Games”