Career Experiences
Experience the workplace outside of the NFL to enhance your future career potential.
Participate in Career Experiences (formerly known as Externship) to explore industries such as TV broadcasting, business, technology, nonprofits, media, collegiate athletics and more! Experiences consist of networking, job shadowing, project work and an overall introduction to the work the organization does and what it takes to be successful in that respective industry.
Applications are now open!
All remaining offseason experiences will be posted as they are confirmed. Please see below for the experiences that are currently accepting applications.
2025 Career Experiences
PARTNER: AthLife
INDUSTRY: Athlete Development
LOCATION: Virtual
DATES: Flexible
At AthLife, we educate, develop, and empower athletes so they can meet and exceed their career, academic, and professional development goals once they transition beyond their successes on the courts, rink, or the fields. Our team of certified career and education advisors provide 1:1 advising to professional and post-professional athletes. Established in 2004, AthLife, Inc. is a privately owned company that holds service contracts with many sports and entertainment properties including the NBA & G League, NFLPA, The Trust (powered by the NFLPA), National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, Major League Soccer Players Association, and National Basketball Retired Players Association.
PARTNER: Forbes Tate Partners
INDUSTRY: Legislation, Policy, Public Affairs
LOCATION: Combination of Virtual & In-Person (Washington, DC)
DATES: Flexible
Forbes Tate Partners is a government and public affairs consulting firm that provides bipartisan government and public affairs services. This experience introduces players to lobbying, public relations, grassroots advocacy, and full-scale campaign development. Be prepared to develop your analytical skills, written/oral communication, and creativity!
PARTNER: FOX Sports
INDUSTRY: TV Broadcasting, Production, Media
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
DATES: Two sessions - March 5-9 or 19-23, 2025
FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.
PARTNER: NASCAR
INDUSTRY: Sports, Entertainment
LOCATION: Miami, FL
DATES: March 21-23, 2025
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™️, NASCAR Xfinity Series™️, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™️), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™️ (IMSA®️) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™️, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. Learn more about what we do here.
PARTNER: Next Legacy Partners
INDUSTRY: Venture Capital
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA
DATES: April 3-4, 2025
Next Legacy Partners is an investment platform structured to provide specialized investors access to venture capital through integrated exposure to venture funds and venture-backed companies. We are on a mission to amplify the impact of our diverse community of philanthropists, athletes, cultural luminaries, venture capitalists, and founders through outsized venture returns.
We democratize access to venture capital for our investors through three core products that back highly sought-after early-stage venture capital firms and promising startups, but it doesn’t stop there. We tap the various aspects of our community to learn from and with one another, building relationships throughout our ecosystem that unleash resources, connections, and talents to maximize impact for the greater good.
PARTNER: Old Dominion University Athletics
INDUSTRY: Athletic Administration, Athlete Development
LOCATION: Norfolk, VA or virtual
DATES: Flexible in February and March
At ODU Athletics, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of sportsmanship, excellence, and teamwork. As the home of the Old Dominion University Monarchs, we provide a platform for student-athletes to showcase their talents in various sports while promoting the values of integrity and commitment. Join us in celebrating the spirit of competition and supporting our Monarchs on their journey to success both on and off the field.
PARTNER: ONE Sotheby's International Realty
INDUSTRY: Real Estate
LOCATION: Florida
DATES: March 18-19, 2025
This one-day immersive job shadowing experience with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty offers a deep dive into the world of real estate. Participants will gain insights into commercial and residential real estate, explore various career pathways, and hear firsthand from professionals who have successfully transitioned into the industry. From investment strategies to licensing and income opportunities, this experience provides a comprehensive look at building a successful career in real estate. Take a look at what the day might look like here.
PARTNER: Samsung Electronics
INDUSTRY: Technology
LOCATION: Virtual & Washington, DC
DATES: Flexible
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners.
PARTNER: Reveal Suits
INDUSTRY: Business Development, Marketing, Licensing
LOCATION: Irving, TX
DATES: March 24-27, 2025
Reveal Suits specializes in high-end custom suits and blazers, personalized with the option to design garments using officially licensed inner linings for both men and women. We host private fittings for groups of business professionals, fraternities, sororities, sports teams and organizations, and a host of clientele who desire to stand out among their peers. We strive to create memorable experiences that will lead to a lifelong connection with each and every client we gain. Whether providing game day attire, a garment for social outings, or preparing for the workforce, Reveal Suits prepares you for EXCELLENCE all the way around!
PARTNER: University of Virginia Athletic Department
INDUSTRY: Athletic Administration, Student-Athlete Development, Program Management
LOCATION: Charlottesville, VA or virtual
DATES: Flexible in March
Get hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of an Atlantic Coast Conference athletic department at the University of Virginia. Experience several different aspects of the department including game operations, facilities management, student-athlete development, fundraising, marketing, finance, business operations and compliance. If you have excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity and positive energy, UVA could be the place for you.
PARTNER: WHOOP
INDUSTRY: Consumer Electronics
LOCATION: Boston, MA
DATES: Three sessions - March 10-14, March 24-28 & March 31- April 4, 2025
WHOOP is a human performance company that specializes in wearable technology designed to optimize health, fitness, and recovery. Its flagship product, the WHOOP wearable, provides continuous biometric tracking, including heart rate variability, sleep analysis, strain, and recovery insights. By leveraging data-driven coaching and AI-powered analytics, WHOOP helps athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday users make informed decisions to improve performance and well-being. The subscription-based platform delivers personalized insights, making it a leader in the wearable health and performance space.
PARTNER: Zebra Technologies
INDUSTRY: Tech
LOCATION: Lincolnshire, IL
DATES: Early to mid-March
Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) helps organizations monitor, anticipate, and accelerate workflows by empowering their frontline and ensuring that everyone and everything is visible, connected and fully optimized. Our award-winning portfolio spans software to innovations in robotics, machine vision, automation and digital decisioning, all backed by a +50-year legacy in scanning, track-and-trace and mobile computing solutions. With an ecosystem of 10,000 partners across more than 100 countries, Zebra’s customers include over 80% of the Fortune 500. Newsweek recently recognized Zebra as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and we are on Fast Company’s list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators.
Interested in hosting a Career Experience for players and becoming a Career Development Partner? Check out our Partner Page for more information.