This joint effort marks a significant step forward in supporting student athletes in their ongoing professional development, and as they transition from university sport into a corporate career.
add-victor will be leveraging its extensive network of industry-leading employers and strategic partners to unlock exclusive professional development and career opportunities for our student athletes.
Through this collaboration, student athletes across the UK will now gain free and unlimited access to:
- A dedicated digital platform focused on delivering diverse career pathways in which student athletes and graduates can thrive
- Direct connectivity with top employers offering internship, graduate and future opportunities for high-performing talent with exceptional transferable skills
- Exclusive online workshops focused on developing employability, leadership, and career readiness (more details below)
- Bespoke career resources designed to help student athletes stand out in the job market, with insights across CV production, interview preparation, networking, interesting sectors and more
- Access to industry professionals who understand the value and challenges of being a student athlete, and offer 1-to-1 personalised career planning and on-going support
Launching from Thursday 27 March, BUCS and add-victor will be delivering a five-part fortnightly workshop series, aiming to offer student athletes unique insights into how to develop their professional skills and aid their transition into any future workplace.
- Unleashing the leader within you
- How to become a master of networking at your university and the wider sector
- How to manage and maximise your time efficiently
- How to effectively deal with conflict resolution
- How to present committee roles on CVs and in interviews / future opportunities
Registration for the series will open soon.
This partnership is rooted in a shared vision: to empower student athletes to harness the transferable skills gained through sport and unlock exciting career opportunities.
Steve White-Cooper, add-victor, Founder & CEO, commented: "Student athletes bring a unique mindset and skill set to the professional world, and we’re thrilled to embark on this new collaboration with BUCS. We aim to provide unparalleled support to the next generation as they transition from university sport into their chosen career.”
Alex Turnbull, add-victor, Head of Partnerships, Engagement & Business Intelligence, said: "We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as BUCS Official Career Partner for student athletes; this collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to supporting individuals to develop their professional skills, understand their immense value to employers, and access exciting opportunities throughout their studies and beyond graduation. We look forward to launching our new workshop programme, furthering our positive impact across the higher education sector.”
Will Roberts, BUCS CEO, added: “We’re delighted to begin our collaboration with add-victor. We have a unique array of talented individuals competing in our competitions who through sport have developed the skills needed to support them in their career. I look forward to seeing how this partnership will positively enhance our sector.”
Whether you’re a student athlete eager to explore your career potential or an employer looking for exceptional talent, add-victor are here to help you unlock your next chapter. Register here.
