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Accounting Principals named as Official Athlete Career Transition Services Sponsor for Team USA

Accounting Principals, recruitment and placement service of accounting and finance professionals, announced on Tuesday that they have become the Official Athlete Career Transition Services Sponsor for Team USA, which will look to support athletes before, during and after their Olympic training and competition to succeed in their careers.

Additionally, Accounting Principals has joined the United States Olympic Committee to offer the Athlete Career and Education Program, dedicated to helping U.S. Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and hopefuls build their skills and prepare for life after their respective sports.

The Athlete Career and Education Program offers career training and job placement assistance to participating athletes, giving them the flexibility and financial security needed to train through part-time job opportunities.

"The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls are some of the most competitive, driven and successful people on the planet and we are proud to support Team USA as they represent our great country to the world," said David Alexander, president of Accounting Principals, in a statement. "We share the same Olympic spirit and embrace its values of diversity, inclusion, cooperation, competition and teamwork. Our history of working with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls transitioning into the workforce has been productive and rewarding, and we are thrilled to be working with the United States Olympic Committee on this valuable program."

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