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Northern Illinois Opportunity Center

From one playing field to the next, connect student athletes with mentors and potential employers to discover their next steps in the workplace.

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MENTOR

Connecting student-athletes with mentors to guide their journey

The mission of Northern Illinois Mentorship Program is to create and develop personal relationships between Northern Illinois athletic alumni and Northern Illinois student-athletes. The connection is designed to assist, challenge, and prepare those student-athletes for life after sport and to ensure an easier transition into the professional world.

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Guidance

Offer athletes access to individuals who have been in their shoes and can offer relevant advice.

Support

Build a solid support system of individuals that know the journey of the athlete through their own experiences.

Development

Give athletes the opportunity to grow personally and professionally by meeting mentors that have similar aspirations.

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EMPLOYERS

Find Your Next Star

Use Game Plan to recruit and hire current and former Northern Illinois student-athletes. Post jobs, review profiles, mentor athletes, and more.

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Filter & Search
for Talent

Connect with Employers looking to hire NJCAA athletes and alumni.

Meet Athletes where they are

Gain guidance and valuable insights from former athletes and industry professionals.

Review candidate profiles

Access athletic compliance training and personal development programs.

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