How Equinix is Supporting Former Athletes Explore a Career in Technology

​​​​​​​A career change can be challenging for anyone, especially for former athletes transitioning out of elite competitive sports. But organizations that can provide support or opportunities for these talented individuals can often benefit from their unique set of skills; this includes teamwork, dedication, work ethic, problem-solving, communication and leadership, among many more, that can be applied during their athletic career and outside of sport.

As an organization, Equinix is committed to building and maintaining a culture that reflects, at all levels, a rich diversity of thought, experience, culture, and background. This includes embedding Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) into all business activities, especially prevalent in our hiring and talent development process for all individuals, such as former Athletes at the Games.

The Athlete Career Transition program and Equinix

One of the many ways we bring uniquely diverse skillsets at Equinix is through our global collaboration with Athlete Career Transition (ACT). The ACT is a comprehensive transition program for athletes retiring from sports and focuses on helping these individuals to transfer their skills to various business environments.