Odessa, Texas.- The University of Texas Permian Basin and Podium X today announced a new partnership designed to help UTBP student-athletes prepare for success beyond athletics through career development resources and access to internship and job opportunities.

Through the partnership, student-athletes will have access to Podium X's professional profiles, resume-building tools, AI-powered career assistance, interview preparation, and other resources designed to help them identify and communicate the valuable skills developed through their collegiate athletic experience.

"We are excited to partner with Podium X! This will give each student-athlete the opportunity to be educated, build a profile, and have access to internships, careers and a network during and after their college experience. What stood out was the ability to build on each year they are a Falcon to be prepared for their life after sport," said Sarah Ramey, Deputy Athletic Director.

The Podium X platform is designed specifically to help athletes translate their experiences into career opportunities. Student-athletes can build professional profiles that showcase their academic, athletic, leadership, and work experiences; create and customize resumes; explore and apply for jobs and internships; and use AI-powered tools for cover letters, interview preparation, thank-you notes, resume optimization, and more.

"Student-athletes develop valuable skills every day through competition, from leadership and communication to adaptability, discipline, and teamwork. Podium X helps student-athletes recognize those strengths, communicate their value to employers, and connect their experiences to opportunities beyond sports. We're excited to partner with the University of Texas Permian Basin to support Falcon student-athletes as they prepare for success both during and after their athletic careers," said Ann Schulz, President and Co-Founder of Podium X.

About UTPB:
With its main campus in Odessa, UT Permian Basin offers the value of a University of Texas System degree with its own brand of personal attention, individual opportunities, history, tradition, and community. UT Permian Basin is a vibrant learning community with over 75+ undergraduate and graduate degrees within five academic colleges: Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering and Sciences, and Health Sciences.

About Podium X:
Podium X is a premier athlete career development platform designed by experts in career services, staffing, talent management, and human resources. With more than 37,000 athletes on the platform, Podium X offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to support athletes throughout the career development and recruitment process while helping them build their professional brands and prepare for opportunities beyond athletics.