On Tuesday, the NFL announced an expanded ‘Rookie Transition Program‘ that will start this season. The program will be open to all rookies (drafted an undrafted), held at each team’s facility, and aimed at preparing said rookies for NFL life on and off the field.

The new on-boarding process will replace the NFL’s ‘Rookie Symposium,’ which was centrally located and only open to those players selected in the NFL Draft.

This specific new format will give each of the league’s 32 teams the opportunity to customize the orientation program to help align it with the history and culture of each team specially. The hope, according to a statement released by the league, is that veteran players will also take part as “mentors” for the rookies.

The NFL will approve each club’s schedule, which is expected to take place between June 20th and June 22nd.

“Our goal is to onboard every NFL rookie with the best resources and practices for a successful playing experience both on and off the field,” NFL Vice President of Player Engagement Charles Way said in a statement released by the league. “By shifting the model to the clubs from a centrally located program exclusive to drafted rookies, we can reach all of our rookies, introduce them to resources in their community, and afford them the experience from active and former players at their club who successfully transitioned into the NFL.”

Among the many topics that will be discussed, the league is requiring each team focus on social responsibility, respect at work, mental health, character and values and player engagement resources.

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Connor Hughes is the New York Jets beat writer for the USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. He can be reached on Twitter (@Connor_J_Hughes), or via email (chughes@usatoday.com)