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Career Planning |
Career Exploration:
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.
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.
Game Plan Career Programs
Game Plan Day in Canada 2025
Join us April 29th and 30th
You’re invited to this year’s Game Plan Day in Canada!
Join us for a hands-on experience to learn, grow, and connect! Build career-ready skills, gain industry insights, and make meaningful connections in our two-part event.
Part 1 – Virtual Seminar: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Click here for the virtual lineup
Part 2 – In-person Workshops & Networking: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Montreal – Event Details
Toronto – Event Details
Calgary – Event Details
Whistler – Event Details
Why Register?
Gain insights from industry experts and Olympians/Paralympians as they share strategies for career transition, leadership, and personal growth.
Connect with professionals, mentors, and peers who can support your journey beyond sport.
Build confidence and explore new opportunities, personally and professionally.
Learn from those who’ve built successful careers beyond sport, gaining actionable takeaways to shape your next move with confidence.
For any questions regarding registration or the event, please reach out to info@mygameplan.ca.
Webinar Series Recordings: Government of Canada Employment Opportunities
Incase you missed it: Watch the Webinar recordings!
The Government for Canada (GC) values the unique strengths athletes bring, and offers exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields. As the country’s largest employer committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace, the GC is looking for talent like yours!
The GC hosted an exclusive 2-part webinar series for Game Plan transitioning athletes to learn about GC jobs, how to apply and stand out in the hiring process!
In case you missed the live sessions, recordings are available for 6 months
Webinar 1: How to apply to GC jobs
Webinar 2: How to prepare for GC assessments
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 welcome@lhh.com providing you a link to activate your account and selecting a username and password.
