Through the Guild and Team USA Learning Network, Purdue Global is proud to offer degree programs to Team
Through Guild and Team USA Learning Network, Purdue Global is proud to become the preferred online university degree provider to Team USA’s athletes over the next 5 years.
Current Team USA athletes and those who have represented the U.S. in top international competitions in the last 10 years are eligible for flexible, tuition-free education and skilling programs from the Learning Network.
of Team USA athletes report working full- or part-time jobs while training
is the average age of retirement from the Olympic or Paralympic competition
degree programs athletes can chose from
Purdue Global — Purdue’s online university for working adults — has been an educational partner with Guild since May 2019. This additional partnership with Guild will cover a 5-year period.
Guild is the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce. The Guild Career Opportunity Platform™ helps employers invest in their employees through tuition-free education, career development, and coaching.
Team USA athletes spend, on average, 10 years of their adult lives training for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, so they often have to choose between their athletic success and long-term education and career planning. With 43% of athletes working either full- or part-time in addition to training, an enhanced education and skilling opportunities that fit their dynamic schedules are vital.
The educational partnership aims to improve the economic outlook, employability, skilling, and support for the next chapter in Team USA members’ lives, especially by fitting earning a degree into their busy schedules.
April 15, 2025: She dreamed of the fight. Now, she’s fighting for dreamers.
February 6, 2025: Guild partnership with Team USA helps athlete plan for what’s next
January 24, 2025: Guild and Team USA Learning Network U.S. Olympic luge athlete balances career and online business classes
September 17, 2024: Paralympian with Guild and Team USA Learning Network finds success on the court
July 24, 2024: Guild partnership with Team USA has athlete chasing down the next dream
July 10, 2024: Guild and Team USA Learning Network partnership with Purdue Global enrolls first class of students
April 16, 2024: Purdue Global joins the Guild and Team USA Learning Network to provide higher education opportunities for Team USA athletes
