While management training programs are often a part of a firm’s talent development strategy, Broadridge has chosen an innovative approach to support both talent growth and athletic excellence. This unique initiative, the Elite Athlete Management Training Program, enables U.S. women rowers to train while working part-time at the company.
Eight of these athletes competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and are also equipping themselves for post-competitive careers with the option to transition into full-time roles at Broadridge or continue part-time as they set their sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
By supporting female athletes in a sport that often lacks lucrative professional opportunities and sponsorships, the company is demonstrating that it is committed to meeting all associates where they are in life.
Michelle Sechser, a U.S. Olympic rower, shares her experience with the program and how Broadridge is helping her balance training and work: “We’ll do a quick transition – sometimes feeling like Clark Kent – moving into Broadridge work for about four to five hours a day before we go back out for a second row… The working environments for both jobs are very different, but the work itself is so similar. It’s an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. It’s wanting to do a great job for my team, whether that’s in the boat or on the client success team at Broadridge every day. Being fiercely focused in both areas is really enjoyable.”
By embodying resilience, passion, dedication, and teamwork, these elite athletes are excelling both on the water and in the workplace.
This initiative is a powerful reminder that with the right support, individuals can achieve greatness both in their professional and personal journeys, ultimately benefiting the entire organization.
Learn more about the rowers and Broadridge’s Elite Athlete Management Training Program.