Register for the Athlete Career Experience (ACE):

https://forms.gle/xAcaD2qgnkFu6zVVA

Student-athletes… if you’re trying to figure out what comes next after sports, this video is for you.

The Athlete Career Experience (ACE) is a new opportunity happening at the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit in partnership with Northwestern Mutual – Metro Detroit.

This is not just a networking event.

This is a real hiring and career opportunity designed specifically for student-athletes and recent graduates interested in business, leadership, and financial services.

Northwestern Mutual leadership, directors, and talent acquisition staff will all be in the room and conducting interviews during the experience.

Athletes selected for ACE will receive:

• Professional headshots

• Career and leadership development

• Networking opportunities

• On-site interviews and career conversations

• Access to professionals actively looking to hire athletes

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

• Juniors

• Seniors

• Recent graduates

• Athletes interested in business, leadership, sales, or financial services

• Athletes interested in living and working in Detroit

🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED 🚨

This is an intentionally curated experience, and we are only selecting a small group of athletes for the room.

If you are serious about your future and looking for a real opportunity after sports, apply now.

EVENT DETAILS:

📍 Industry Innovation Center

461 Burroughs Street

Detroit, Michigan 48202

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

If you are a coach, parent, administrator, or player development professional, please share this video with athletes who should be in this room.

Too many athletes finish sports without a clear next step.

We want to help change that.

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