Jacksonville University and Podium X Announce Partnership
Technology platform helps student-athletes gain notice for careers, internships, grad school, and NIL opportunities.
By: Athletics Communications
Jacksonville, Fla –Jacksonville University Athletics is enhancing its commitment to its student-athletes with the addition of Podium X to its career services. The Podium X application changes the way athletes prepare and apply for jobs and internships as well as market themselves for NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities.
“JU is dedicated to supporting our student-athletes and delivering leading solutions to promote career readiness,” says Alex Ricker-Gilbert, Senior Vice President / Athletic Director at JU. “We are excited to be working with Podium X to enhance the personal brands of our student athletes and highlight their accomplishments in a way that positions them for the best careers possible upon graduation.”
Podium X is developed by experts in career services with extensive experience in staffing and recruiting, training/development, talent management, and human resources. The technology is designed to showcase student-athletes and help them tell their stories resulting in more confidence in their transferable skills and experiences.
“We are especially excited to be working with JU here in our own city,” said Podium X founder, Rich Thompson. “With the close proximity, it enables us to offer additional services and workshops to give the greatest support to help these athletes continue to win beyond sports.”
Podium X is backed by the power of XPG Recruit Athlete, a division of Jacksonville, Fla – based XPG Recruit, with an experienced team that specializes in placing graduated athletes into career opportunities.
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