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Creating pathways to opportunity through sports, technology and education

The Pathways Foundation equips athletes and youth with AI fluency, career-ready skills and opportunity. Our work spans five areas, from professional and collegiate athlete transition to youth innovation, AI literacy and workforce development.

1,500+
Youth served, including high school student-athletes
500+
Athletes served across all of our programs and support
150+
AI scholarships distributed
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Areas of focus, from athlete transition to workforce development

Five areas of focus

Each area stands on its own. Together they create pathways from a first look at AI all the way to a career.

01 · For professional athletes

Professional Athlete Transition

We bridge the gap between elite athletic performance and high-impact careers in an AI-driven economy.

Delivered through programs like our Athlete AI Accelerator with Athletes Unlimited and AI education with Pro Athlete Community, built around playing schedules and life after sport.

AI readiness
Skill translation
Professional career certifications
Career development support
Philanthropy partnerships
Professional athletes preparing for careers beyond sport
Student-athletes taking part in a Pathways Foundation AI accelerator
02 · For student-athletes and athletic departments

Collegiate Athlete Transition

Preparing student-athletes for the modern workforce before the final whistle blows.

Proven with Michigan Athletics, where student-athletes earned a Google AI credential and solved a real business challenge with a company sponsor.

NIL to career bridge
The “Accelerator” micro-internship program
Professional AI certification
03 · For youth, schools and community partners

Youth & Community Innovation

Sparking innovation in our own backyards.

We bring world-class AI education and technology resources directly to underserved youth and communities.

High-impact youth innovation summits
AI literacy
Athlete mentorship
Professional certification scholarships
Youth and community members at a Pathways Foundation innovation event
AI literacy workshop from The Pathways Foundation
04 · For athletes, families and our whole community

AI Literacy

Bridging the digital divide in sports and beyond.

AI is the new fundamental. We demystify the technology so our community can leverage it safely and effectively.

Intro to AI workshops
AI responsibility
Career enhancement via AI
Business and career AI optimization
05 · For adults, career-changers and employers

Workforce Development

Future-proofing the community workforce.

Upskilling adults and career-changers with the AI and tech skills demanded by today’s employers.

Resume and brand building
Tech job fairs
Interview prep
Workforce development and career support from The Pathways Foundation

Join us in creating pathways to opportunity

Partner, sponsor, donate or volunteer with The Pathways Foundation. Tell us who you serve and what you want them to walk away with, and we will come back with a way to work together.