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July 04, 2018 How Former Student-Athletes Are Equipped to Fill The No. 1 Workforce Skills Gap

In a 2018 study, LinkedIn researchers found the No. 1 skills gap across the United States workforce is in communication — soft skills such as collaboration, articulation and receptiveness to feedback. Knowing these abilities are lacking in the workforce and desired by employers in all professions s

May 25, 2018 Welcome to FirstPoint USA - Padraig O'Sullivan

We’re thrilled to welcome Padraig O’Sullivan to FirstPoint USA; hailing from Castlemaine, County Kerry, Padraig is one of the newest soccer players to join our ranks.

April 12, 2018 Parents: Ways to Help Your Child with Their College Decision

Parents definitely have a role to play in their child’s college decision, but they shouldn’t try to take control of the process.

February 02, 2018 Welcome to FirstPoint USA - Lloyd Stephens

We recently caught up with FirstPoint USA client, Lloyd Stephens. Lloyd is one of the newest rugby player to join our ranks; here, he shares his reasons for wishing to pursue a sports scholarship in the USA.

February 01, 2018 George Brown - Welcome to FirstPoint USA

We recently caught up George Brown. Hailing from Burgess Hill, Sussex, George is one of the newest soccer players to join the ranks here at FirstPoint USA.

January 31, 2018 New Open Transfer Proposal Could Greatly Benefit Student-Athletes

If their coach were fired or left for another job, this proposal would allow student-athletes to transfer schools without restriction.