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NFL Player Care Foundation, Microsoft Leap, and Atrium Announce New Class of NFL Legends

1. Atrium partners with NFL PCF and Microsoft Leap for NFL Legends training. 2. Microsoft Leap offers technical skills training for NFL Legends transitioning careers. 3. The program includes 40 hours of learning over 8 weeks starting in April. 4. AtriumWORKS supports NFL Legends with various career development services since 2020. 5. NFL PCF helps retired players improve their quality of life through various programs.

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The strong focus on career readiness for NFL Legends may improve PCF's operational impact.

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The focus on career development aligns with PCF’s core mission, enhancing its relevance.

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Ongoing improvements in career services may yield sustained benefits for PCF over time.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atrium, a leading Global Extended Workforce Management and Talent Solutions provider, is excited to partner with the NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) and Microsoft Leap to launch the second Microsoft Leap NFL Legends Cohort. Microsoft Leap, designed to accelerate job readiness for careers in technology worldwide, offers a leading training program powered by Microsoft mentors and industry experts. Atrium’s HR Advisory Services team will once again lead the selection and career-readiness coaching of NFL Legends for the product management pathway, starting this spring. "Microsoft Leap is an invaluable program for NFL Legends and an important way to support them beyond the game. It opens new doors through technical upskilling and equips Legends with the tools and opportunities to transition to new career paths. I’m proud to partner with Microsoft in empowering these players to achieve professional fulfillment in life after football," said Paul Blalock, Interim Executive Director of the NFL Player Care Foundation. The 8-week program will consist of 40 hours of virtual learning and skills development per week and will begin in early April, coinciding with the 90th annual NFL Draft. The Microsoft Leap NFL Legends Cohort will participate in immersive training covering a range of topics and a real-life skilling segment working on high-value projects. This learning experience will provide a unique opportunity for NFL Legends to leverage their transferable skills, such as analytical ability, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, to transition to a career in technology as product managers. Since 2020, AtriumWORKS, a specialized workforce solutions division of Atrium, has proudly supported the NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) with holistic career development services, including resume writing, job description analysis, mock interviewing, professional networking, and presence-building, along with personalized one-on-one coaching for NFL Legends. Additionally, Atrium assists the PCF's employment partners with talent curation and strategic recruitment best practices, ensuring a seamless workforce transition for Legends. "We are honored to continue our partnership with the NFL Player Care Foundation and Microsoft Leap to support the NFL Legends Cohort," said Joanna Chavers, Vice President, HR Advisory, at Atrium. "For five years, AtriumWORKS has worked alongside the NFL PCF to deliver comprehensive program development services and personalized talent development initiatives. Our team works closely with the NFL PCF and its partners to design and implement top-tier certification programs, career events, and educational opportunities for NFL Legends, and this program has quickly become a cornerstone of that collaboration. I look forward to watching a new cohort of Legends channel their unique experiences into new professional paths.” Interested Legends may apply online in the NFL PCF Career Portal or at the 7th Annual Super Bowl Career Fair in New Orleans on February 7. For more information about the NFL Player Care Foundation, please visit http://www.nflplayercare.com/. About NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) is an independent organization dedicated to helping retired players improve their quality of life. PCF addresses all aspects of life by providing programs and assistance with medical, emotional, financial, social, and community issues. The National Football League recognizes former players' enormous contributions in the development and success of America’s favorite sport -- football. To acknowledge and express appreciation for their contributions, the NFL Owners, in collaboration with the NFL Players Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Alumni Association, created the NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) in September 2007. About Atrium Founded in 1995, Atrium is a WBENC-certified Talent Solutions and Extended Workforce Management leader. For nearly three decades, our customized services have provided the world’s largest brands access to top talent and helped organizations optimize their contingent workforce programs to maximize results. AtriumWORKS is the specialized division of Atrium with expertise in the design, deployment, and management of programs to help companies manage their extended workforce. AtriumWORKS offerings include Managed Service Provider (MSP), EOR Payrolling Services, Independent Contractor Compliance Technology, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Direct Sourcing, and Early Talent Programs. All of Atrium’s solutions fully integrate with HR technology, such as digital recruitment and onboarding, freelancer management tools, applicant tracking, and vendor management systems. Please visit www.atriumglobal.com to learn more about our services, technology, and custom-designed workforce solutions. About Microsoft Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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