Athletes Make The Best Schools + Colleges
Best Places to Work | Athlete Business Enterprise (ABE) Certification
Great Schools Start With Great People.
Athletes Make The Best™ Schools + Colleges recognizes educational institutions that turn athlete-driven leadership, teamwork, discipline, and resilience into competitive advantages.
Powered by the Athlete Workforce Index™, Athlete Business Enterprise (ABE) Certification helps institutions measure workforce strengths, attract great talent, and strengthen their reputation among athletes, educators, partners, and communities.
Who Can Participate?
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Middle Schools: Public and private institutions.
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High Schools: Public and private institutions.
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Charter Schools: Public charter schools.
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Colleges & Universities: Public and private institutions.
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Community Colleges: Two-year colleges and career training institutions.
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Trade & Technical Schools: Vocational and technical institutions.
School districts and education networks may also apply.
How It Works
1. Register. Select your institution category and complete the application.
2. Survey. Invite faculty, administrators, coaches, and staff to complete the confidential Athlete Workforce Survey™ within 14 days.
3. Assess. Receive your Athlete Workforce Index™ assessment within seven business days after the survey closes, measuring athlete representation, leadership influence, and competitive workforce traits.
4. Certify. Qualify for ABE Certification based on employee participation.
| Certification | Participation |
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| Platinum | 60%+ |
| Gold | 50%–59% |
| Silver | 40%–49% |
| Bronze | 30%–39% |
5. Get Recognized. Qualify for Athletes Make The Best™ Places to Work recognition based on workforce assessment results and published criteria.
6. Celebrate. Promote your achievement through authorized certificates, digital badges, and licensed recognition materials.
Certification levels reflect survey participation. Recognition is based on workforce assessment results.
Why Participate?
Build Stronger Teams. Attract Great Talent. Strengthen Your Reputation.
As AI transforms education, Athletes Make The Best™ Schools + Colleges recognizes institutions developing the leadership, teamwork, and resilience needed for the future.
Get Certified. Build Your Team. Stand Out.
Primary CTA: Apply for ABE Certification
Secondary CTA: Explore Places to Work Recognition
