Purdue Global named the preferred online university for Team USA

Noe Padilla, Lafayette Journal & Courier

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Global announced April 16 that it will become the preferred online university degree provider for Team USA thanks to a new educational partnership between the Guild and Team USA.

The Guild Career Opportunity Platform is an educational and career development company that helps employers give their workers the opportunities to better themselves and is an official educational partner with Purdue Global.

The new Guild and Team USA partnership will allow current Team USA athletes and individuals who represented the U.S. in top international competitions over the last 10 years the ability to receive tuition-free education and skilling programs offered by Purdue Global and other programs in Team USA’s learning network.

Team USA athlete Evita Griskensas looks out from the 85th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building in New York City on April 17 during a 100 days out to Paris 2024 Olympic Games event. Griskensas is a rhythmic gymnast on the U.S. Olympic Team.
Team USA athlete Evita Griskensas looks out from the 85th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building in New York City on April 17 during a 100 days out to Paris 2024 Olympic Games event. Griskensas is a rhythmic gymnast on the U.S. Olympic Team.

“Given our mission of serving working adults, Purdue Global is uniquely qualified to serve these adults who are working so hard at their sport and their passion so that they can move forward with their educational goals at the same time,” Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley said in the press release.

For many Team USA athletes, it’s difficult to find time to invest in their long-term educational future, as on average, athletes spend 10 years of their adult lives training for the Olympic and Paralympic Games according to the press release.

“As an athlete, I’ve dedicated the majority of my life to reach this moment in my career and my education has remained a key pillar and priority throughout my training,” said Daniella Ramirez, Paris-bound Team USA artistic swimmer in the press release.

“It’s incredible that through this program, Guild will make opportunities available to current and future Team USA athletes who are also driven by their educational pursuits and might otherwise have to sacrifice one or the other.”

Team USA members will be able to choose from Purdue Global’s catalog of courses and degree programs.

“Purdue Global deeply understands the unique needs of working adult learners," said Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild. "Their high-quality degree programs will support athletes throughout their dynamic training schedules and deliver the skills to build competitive careers alongside their incredible athletic achievements.”

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