Game Plan, Canada's Total Athlete Wellness Program

How to get started!

Whether you’re a young athlete, considering a dual-career or nearing retirement, we have career resources that will support you in discovering and planning for a career path that best fits your interests.

Step 1

Check out our Athlete Career Resources below to help you explore, prepare and guide you on your next steps!

Step 2

Connect with your Game Plan Advisor to learn more about opportunities that best fit your interest and to help guide you in the decision-making process.

Step 3

Check out Athlete 365’s, “Explore Your Future” and “Train for Transition” workbooks that will provide you tools that will sharpen your readiness for the workplace. Whether you are still competing or in transition from sport, it’s never too late to plan for change or for your next career!

Career Resources

Discover tailored athlete career resources designed to help you explore and prepare for your career. Unlock your potential by using these resources as a starting point in your career exploration journey and to find expert guidance that will build your future beyond the field of play.

Athlete365 Career+

Athlete365 Career+ offers tailored advice, workshops, learning tools and resources to help you plan your career path and navigate towards success.

Athlete365 Career+ Portal

Check out the new Athlete 365 Career+ Portal that has been redesigned specifically for the athlete journey!

Career Exploration and Planning

The Government of Canada’s Career Resources are a starting point in your journey to get to know yourself better and explore the wide range of career opportunities available to you.

Resumé Writing Support

Polish your resume with our expert support! Get personalized advice to make your achievements shine and stand out to potential employers.

Athlete365 - Explore Your Future

Explore Your Future: for active athletes with no planned retirement date. Engage in self-discovery, career planning, and skill building to maximize your sporting career and set yourself up for future success.

Athlete365 - Train for Transition

Train for Transition for athletes that are ready to engage in career planning for their future or have already transitioned out of sport and want to make their next career move.

Interview Preparation

Ace your next interview with our comprehensive preparation resources. Gain confidence and learn strategies to make a lasting impression on potential employers.

Paper Resume Prep

Sign-up today to receive online 24-h support from Paper’s tutoring services which include resume building, career tests and other AI tools and resources.

Dual Career Fact Sheet

Maximize your potential with dual career support for athletes. Balancing sports and a career/education can enhance performance, provide stability and enrich your life both on and off the field of play.

Join Our LinkedIn Community

Are you interested in an exciting career opportunity? Join our LinkedIn Community to explore your non-sport interests and career opportunities in advance of life after sport.

Continuing Education

Learn more about Smith School of Business Executive Education opportunities.

Looking for some guidance?

Consider reaching out to your advisor to discuss your career path, prepare your resume, and be interview ready.

Feel like you are ready for the next steps?

We have partnered with athlete-friendly organizations and companies to provide you with flexible work options from a variety of industries. Take advantage of learning more about what they have to offer by visiting our Work Experience Program page or contact your Game Plan Advisor to help you begin your career exploration journey.

Game Plan Career Programs

Athlete365 Career + Portal

Athlete365 Career + Portal

The IOC Athlete365 website has been redesigned with a new Athlete Career+ Portal specifically for the athlete journey!

It includes roadmaps and resources for both active athletes and athletes thinking about retirement and looking to plan for their sports career and beyond. Each roadmap includes an interactive companion workbook to download and complete with the portal activities. At the end of each roadmap, an athlete will have a personal development plan in their workbook that they can adapt throughout their career.

Two different roadmaps to build your own journey:

Explore Your Future: for active athletes with no planned retirement date. Engage in self-discovery, career exploration and planning, and skill building to maximize your sporting career and set yourself up for future success.
Train for Transition: for athletes that are ready to engage in career planning for their future or have already transitioned out of sport and want to make their next career move. It guides you through everything you need to land your next opportunity.

See Career Planning page for more details

Whether you will be competing another ten years, or your retirement is around the corner, this is your chance to empower your future!

HOW TO ACCESS THE PORTAL

Step 1: Athletes and entourage members can sign up for access to the Athlete365 website first

Step 2: Request access to the Athlete Career+ portal.

Step 3: Take a look at this two minute video which shows you how to navigate the new portal experience!

Please note: Once your registration for the Athlete Career+ Portal is approved, it can take up to ten business days for you to receive a welcome activation e-mail from [email protected] providing you a link to activate your account and selecting a username and password.

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