Gaming – “Bright Lights Big City”
Are you attracted to the action of the casino industry? Ready to change your fortune with a new career amid the lights and glitter? Don’t gamble with your career … work on improving your odds within the gaming industry! Learn about the different career opportunities in the gaming sector.

Culinary Arts – “Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen-What’s Really Cookin’ in the Culinary World”
Careers in culinary are coming up in the world of hospitality and stepping in to make a place for itself and it’s succeeding. From Top Chef to Food Network Chef’s-attention is being drawn to this part of the industry and Chefs are becoming household names. Participants will learn about why the culinary world is growing and the importance of it’s presence in hospitality today. Are reality shows and cooking show giving a “real” view of the culinary world.
Contract Services – “Career Options in Contract Services”
We are the largest food service and professional service providers that most have never heard of. We allow businesses to make billions of dollars each year. We allow convention centers to serve the millions of customers that enter their doors. We allow schools and universities to feed the millions of students looking to learn and grow. Come and see how you can be a part of this growing and ever changing industry.

Restaurant: in the Down Economy
See how restaurants are addressing the economic changes. How are the demographic trends, consumer food-and-beverage preferences, tourism and other factors are shaping the restaurant industry. Learn how successful restaurant companies are maintaining their competitive edge.

Hotels and Resorts: The Changing Face of the Consumer
How has the changing face of the consumer affected the lodging industry. Amenities? Technology? Service expectations? These things have changed consumer expectations and how will they affect your career?

Food Manufacturing: From Start to Finish
They are the link between farmers, other agricultural producers and you…the consumers. Learn about how this business operates what opportunities are there for you and how this impacts your dinner table.

Industry 101: Who owns what; Brand Portfolios
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures…where did the cards fall? Restaurant, lodging and contract service companies continue to change year after year. Come learn about some of the recent industry portfolio changes and see…Who owns what!

Hospitality: Moving Away from the Norm
You know who they are now come find out why they are interested in you – Carlson Wagonlit, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, General Mills and others. These companies want students with a hospitality background. Come find out how you can put your education to use and grow your career.

Advisors: Helping us continue to make the Mission Possible
You are the link that holds it all together, we need you in order to continue making the Mission Possible. Please join us for this dialogue about how your role impacts the organization.
Freshman: Value of Industry Experience
Are you thinking about what to do this summer? Are you wondering how to make the career fair work for you? Come learn how to make the career fair work for you and the true value of industry experience. Join us for an intimate fireside chat about jump-starting your career in the hospitality industry and how NSMH can help you out … year after year.

Sophomore: Choosing a Path
Internship versus Summer Job? They both could be the answer to your future. Come speak to industry professionals and have all your questions answered about the path that is right for you. Join us for an intimate fireside chat about growing your career in the hospitality industry.

Junior: Success…Easy as P.I.E. (Performance, Image and Exposure)
What is the level of performance expected from an intern? How do you apply theories learned in the classroom into practical application on the job? How do you develop a leadership mentality and think like a manager? How do you network through your internship? Join us for this fireside chat as we answer those tough questions.

Seniors: Finding the right company for YOU!
Tomorrow is a big day and the Mission is Possible. Bring your questions for the industry experts – questions about interviewing, questions about selling yourself, and questions about expectations. Get some last minute tips and your questions answered in a safe environment.

Advisors: Making the Mission Possible in your Community!
Come hear how one NSMH Chapter has reached out into the community to share the vision of NSMH and gain support for their students.

By Professionals For Professionals: Power Play
Presented by the Hospitality Industry Professional Extension (H.I.P.E.) of NSMH Presenters will be selected by Invitation Only.

Community Service Makes the Mission Possible
There is more to do at your job than just work! Corporations focus on profit, but they also play an incredible role in giving back to the communities that they serve. Join us in this workshop to discuss the importance of philanthropy and community service in corporate America, and how you can get involved in community service projects with your employer.

Cutting Edge Hospitality Development: Making the Real Estate Really Work
Given the high cost of real estate developers are trying to pay for hotel room construction through retail, residential and entertainment venue sales. It’s not just about time-shares anymore.

Technology: Changing the Hospitality Industry for Tomorrow
This session will explore technology that will be most critical to the future of the hospitality industry. Have you checked into your hotel at a kiosk? Has a server taken your order via a handheld point of sale unit? Has a purveyor replenished your inventory with a hand held computer? Learn about these technologies and others that will have a significant impact on the business.

Navigating Corporate Culture: Skill Building
Presented by the MHW Group
There are written rules and unwritten rules on how to operate in today’s business environment. During this workshop we will highlight the unwritten rules that will help you manage your career and manage to a higher level of success.
Presenters will be selected by “Invitation Only”

Minority Franchising and Entrepreneurship
Becoming your own boss may not be as hard as you think! Corporate companies sometimes get overlooked as a stepping stone to starting your own business. Do you know the benefits of becoming a franchisee? Come listen as franchisees and entrepreneurs tell how they got their businesses off the ground! There are many aspects to consider and our speakers will help you get on the right track!

Personal Branding/Selling Yourself
Who are you? What are your features? What are your benefits? What do you bring to the table? What is your product? Come and fine tune the marketing plan for the product you are selling to ensure a purchase by consumers.

Mission Accomplished!
The real world…is it all that you thought it was cracked up to be? From money to moving, there are many changes after college. Come and ask our panel all the questions that you want to know about before you head out into the world. Our panel of recent graduates will talk about the things the textbook overlooked. This workshop will provide the real issues and tips on handling them!

Women in Hospitality
The road hasn’t always been easy, it had twists, turns, speed bumps and even a few stop signs along the way but they continued to persevere. Ladies, come and discover the strategies these women have used to advance their career and make their goals and dreams possible.

Racial Divides: Are they Widening, Shrinking or Blending
The year is 2008 and we are still talking about diversity. The real question is….are the racial divides changing or merely staying the same?

How to Break the Glass Ceiling
Presented by the Hospitality Industry Professional Extension (H.I.P.E) of NSMH
Can you jump through it? Go around it? Or take the old fashion route through the Glass Ceiling. Come and see how these individuals have persevered and achieved their goals above the glass ceiling.
Presenters will be selected by “Invitation Only”

Generations at Work
Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Parents, Children and Friends all in the workforce together. How do you manage in this environment? Come and learn some strategic tips to help you as you take on supervisory roles in this generationally diverse industry

Managing your Stress the Healthy Way
It is a juggling act and how do you make sure all the balls stay in the air? Making sure it all gets done can be stressful and wear on you mentally, physically and emotionally. How do you manage the stress to ensure that you stay happy, healthy and enthusiastic? Join us as we explore ways to minimize and manage stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle.