Prospect HQ Community Now Represents Student-Athletes from More Than 500 Colleges and Universities, Expanding Employer Access to High-Impact Talent

The hiring platform and its iOS app give employers access to a curated network of proven talent while helping current and former student-athletes on their career journey.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect HQ today announced that its community now includes student-athletes from more than 500 colleges and universities nationwide, just nine months after the platform launched in January 2026. The hiring platform connects current and former student-athletes with employers seeking culturally aligned talent possessing the dynamic attributes developed through sport.

For employers, this growth means a broader pool of athlete talent spanning all NCAA Divisions, NAIA, and club sports with a wide range of majors and career stages. For student-athletes, it means direct access to open jobs, employers who value what they bring and a wider network of athletes and alumni to support them.

"Seeing our community grow to more than 500 colleges and universities in just nine months is remarkable, especially because of the diversity behind it," said Cory Carlesimo, CEO of Prospect HQ. Our members range from current students preparing for their first job to alumni considering a career pivot or the next step on their career journey. This breadth tells us our transformational, not transactional, approach is resonating across college athletics. Our sense of purpose and desire to be of service at scale drive us at Prospect HQ. I'm most excited because this growth affirms we can serve both sides, helping athletes find the right opportunities where they can thrive and giving employers a direct path to culturally aligned, high-impact talent."

A Curated Pipeline of Athlete Talent

A 2020 Gallup study conducted with the NCAA found former student-athletes were more likely than other college graduates to be thriving in four of five areas of well-being, including purpose. Gallup defines purpose as liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals. Prospect HQ gives employers a single platform to reach this purpose-driven talent at scale, rather than recruiting school by school. It also helps them identify candidates aligned with their hiring needs and workplace cultures.

Prospect HQ is free for student-athletes, athletic alumni and universities. The platform is funded by employers who subscribe to hire from this community.

Connecting Talent With Opportunity Through Purposeful Intelligence®

The platform delivers open job opportunities aligned with each candidate's self-described goals and potential cultural fit. Student-athletes spend less time searching and more time exploring roles that fit who they are and where they want to go.

At the center of Prospect HQ is Purposeful Intelligence®, an intelligent coaching and guidance capability that helps candidates navigate their careers and tell their authentic story with confidence. A well-told story connects the right candidate with the right employer, in a role and culture where both can thrive.

A Network for Every Step of the Career Journey

The Prospect HQ Feed connects members with teammates, fellow athletes, alumni and professionals who share their backgrounds or have already reached the career goals they aspire to. Members can search by school, sport or major to find mentors, build professional relationships and gain insight into industries and roles, on the web or in the iOS app.

The community's scale also creates a network effect. Each athlete who joins adds to the talent pool employers can reach, and each new employer adds opportunities for athletes.

"Here, a current student-athlete connects with someone who played the same sport 20 years ago, learns from an alum already working in their desired field or discovers an employer that recognizes the value of their athletic experience. This is the power of what we're building, and it is only the beginning," said LeslieAnne Wade, Chief Brand Officer of Prospect HQ. 

Prospect HQ remains focused on its mission: aligning hires, elevating cultures and transforming lives.

To learn more or join the Prospect HQ community, visit www.prospect-hq.com.

About Prospect HQ

Prospect HQ is a digital community and hiring platform connecting current and former student-athletes with employers seeking culturally aligned talent possessing the dynamic attributes developed through sport. The platform is built around three principles: aligning hires, elevating cultures and transforming lives. Prospect HQ combines an active athlete network, employer connections, personalized job opportunities and Purposeful Intelligence® to help student-athletes navigate their journey from sport to career. The platform is free to student-athletes, athletic alumni and universities and is supported by candidate-seeking employers.

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