The inaugural NFL Career Transition Program - the first of its kind in professional sports - took place at Georgia Tech University. The program is designed to educate players in transition about the resources and opportunities available to them in their advancement to second careers of their choosing. Professors, business leaders, and former players who have successfully transitioned addressed the critical success factors that are important in the transition to life after football and educated players about resources available to them in their local communities.

The content of the NFL Career Transition Program provides a mix of academic topics, success stories through guest speakers, and practical application. Attendees participate in seminars covering personality profiles through the Myers-Briggs assessment, personal finance, a realistic job preview of the transition process, personal branding, personal health and well being, and communication and networking skills.

The NFL Career Transition Program will take place annually and is the first of a number of custom services designed to help former NFL players meet the opportunities and challenges of a post-football career.

"The NFL Career Transition Program was perfect for me and my situation as I transitioned from football to the business world. Having a program like this is invaluable to players as they explore life after football. No matter where you are in your transition from the NFL to the business world, the NFL Career Transition Program will help you reach even higher levels of business success." -- Mark Bruener, 14-year NFL veteran.

"The new NFL Career Transition Program is a must attend for all... Whether you are uncertain of your next steps or you want to strengthen your current direction, this program is for you and I recommend you definitely take part in the next one." -- Ryan McNeil, 11-year NFL veteran.

Participants and faculty at the inaugural NFL Career Transition Program.