Over 80 Jordanian elite athletes conclude IOC’s Athlete365 Cereer+ Workshop as JOC marks International Day of Education
JOC Secretary General Rana Al Saeed and Career+ workshop participants (Photo by JOC)
AMMAN, January 24, 2024 - As part of the Jordan Olympic Committee's (JOC) unwavering commitment to educating its athletes, the JOC has organized a series of workshop sessions, throughout January, aimed to equip more than 80 elite athletes with the tools they need to succeed by identifying specific career paths and occupations for them based on their talents, passions, and interests after retiring from competition.
CELEBRATING EDUCATION The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Only in 2024, more than 80 Jordanian athletes have participated in the Athlete 365 Career+ programme, which is endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and offers knowledge and insights to help pave the way for success in the professional sphere.
KEY LECTURERS Inas Hussein, the International Rowing Federation's Development Manager and Safeguarding Lead, delivered the workshops throughout January, alongside Nadin Dawani, a three-time Jordanian Olympian in Taekwondo. This tailormade programme, coordinated by Jordan Olympic Academy, under the auspicious of IOC's Athlete365 Career+ workshop label.
The topics focus on life skills, education and employment, ranging from self-discovery to creating CV/résumé, and tailor-made cover letters, while the workshops simultaneously offered the opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow Olympians and athletes.
FROM CHAMPIONS, TO CHAMPIONS During the final session, Abdulrahman Al-Masatfa, a bronze medalist from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and member of the National Karate Team, shared his experiences, while JOC Secretary General Rana Al-Saeed attended the final workshop for an insight into the program.
She emphasised the organisation’s commitment to education, which includes ensuring their athletes have all the tools to build a successful professional career in their chosen path once their sports careers have ended.
SECRETARY GENERAL REMARKS Al Saeed said: “The Career+ workshops have offered excellent support to the many Jordanian athletes who were able to attend them, providing them with knowledge and insights to facilitate a successful professional life after concluding their sports careers.
“While we take great pleasure in watching Jordan’s best athletes represent the Kingdom on the international stage, we have a responsibility to ensure their success once they retire from competition and this programme will help us fulfil that.
“Athlete 365 has allowed us to host these programmes and I must thank the IOC, staff at the Jordan Olympic Academy and everyone involved in ensuring their success.”
About IOC’s Athlete365 Cereer+ Program The workshops are organised by National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Sports Federations (IFs), Continental Associations (CAs) and their Athletes’ Commissions (ACs), and are aimed at Olympians and elite athletes over 16 years old. Available in five continents and in six languages, these workshops can be organised as standalone events or as part of an athletes’ forum, training camp, sports tournament, etc.
CELEBRATING EDUCATION The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Only in 2024, more than 80 Jordanian athletes have participated in the Athlete 365 Career+ programme, which is endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and offers knowledge and insights to help pave the way for success in the professional sphere.
KEY LECTURERS Inas Hussein, the International Rowing Federation's Development Manager and Safeguarding Lead, delivered the workshops throughout January, alongside Nadin Dawani, a three-time Jordanian Olympian in Taekwondo. This tailormade programme, coordinated by Jordan Olympic Academy, under the auspicious of IOC's Athlete365 Career+ workshop label.
The topics focus on life skills, education and employment, ranging from self-discovery to creating CV/résumé, and tailor-made cover letters, while the workshops simultaneously offered the opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow Olympians and athletes.
FROM CHAMPIONS, TO CHAMPIONS During the final session, Abdulrahman Al-Masatfa, a bronze medalist from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and member of the National Karate Team, shared his experiences, while JOC Secretary General Rana Al-Saeed attended the final workshop for an insight into the program.
She emphasised the organisation’s commitment to education, which includes ensuring their athletes have all the tools to build a successful professional career in their chosen path once their sports careers have ended.
SECRETARY GENERAL REMARKS Al Saeed said: “The Career+ workshops have offered excellent support to the many Jordanian athletes who were able to attend them, providing them with knowledge and insights to facilitate a successful professional life after concluding their sports careers.
“While we take great pleasure in watching Jordan’s best athletes represent the Kingdom on the international stage, we have a responsibility to ensure their success once they retire from competition and this programme will help us fulfil that.
“Athlete 365 has allowed us to host these programmes and I must thank the IOC, staff at the Jordan Olympic Academy and everyone involved in ensuring their success.”
About IOC’s Athlete365 Cereer+ Program The workshops are organised by National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Sports Federations (IFs), Continental Associations (CAs) and their Athletes’ Commissions (ACs), and are aimed at Olympians and elite athletes over 16 years old. Available in five continents and in six languages, these workshops can be organised as standalone events or as part of an athletes’ forum, training camp, sports tournament, etc.
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