Mississauga, ON – The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is proud to announce a new partnership between the CFLPA Academy and Tech Career Bridge, a leading career exploration platform that uses technology to help individuals identify and pursue their potential career options.
Through this partnership, CFLPA Members will gain access to personalized, career exploration reports that analyze their skill sets developed through football and life experiences and show how those skills translate into the professional world. Using Tech Career Bridge’s technology, each player will receive a customized report outlining career paths, industries, and roles that align with their strengths and experiences on and off the field.
“This partnership is about giving our members a clear roadmap for their next chapter,” said CFLPA Executive Director, David Mackie. “The skills and discipline developed in professional football are incredibly valuable in many industries, and Tech Career Bridge provides the tools to help our players see exactly where those strengths can take them.”
The CFLPA Academy, which exists to support members in preparing for life after football, will integrate Tech Career Bridge as a core component of its career transition resources for all Academy members. The goal is to make the challenging move from professional athletics to the workforce a more accessible, informed, and empowering process for CFLPA Members.
"We are excited to partner with the CFLPA and support athletes in their transitions to careers and success outside of football". Said Tech Career Bridge Executive Director, Andrew Wahba. "So many skills are developed through sport that are transferable to the workplace and we are happy to help identify and map them to new opportunities.”
By highlighting transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, and adaptability, Tech Career Bridge will help players explore new opportunities and take proactive steps toward building meaningful careers beyond the game of Football.
