Thursday

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Registration

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Opening Reception

Friday

7:30am – 5:00 pm

Registration

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:30am

Power Hour – Connect with Exhibitors (Career Fair)

8:35 am – 8:50 am

Opening Remarks

9:00 am – 10:00am

Panel Discussion - Building the Foundation

New to the professional scene? Trying to navigate the internship search? We’ve got you covered. Learn tips from the professionals when it comes to resumes, interviews, branding and onboarding.

10:10am – 11:10am

Industry Partner Presentations (Two Breakouts: Disney Programs and Hilton)

11:20am – 12:30pm

Industry Partner Presentations (Two Breakouts: Accor and Aramark)

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Industry Partner Presentations (Three Breakouts: Hyatt, Compass Group, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts)

2:30pm – 4:30pm

Career Fair

2:30pm – 5:30pm

Interviews

Saturday

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Registration

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:15am

Opening Remarks & Announcements

9:00am – 1:00pm

Interviews (running simultaneously with the conference program)

9:15am – 10:00am

Panel Discussion - Handling Life Hassles Once You've Got the Tassel

The path to success can be a roller coaster. Post-graduation may seem difficult, but we have some advice to keep you advancing. Learn how to navigate the pathway from college to corporate life in this session.

10:30am – 11:30am

Breakout Sessions (Two Options Available)

A. Entrepreneurship Fundamentals 

Becoming a business owner is not an easy task. Most entrepreneurs face many challenges, given that 20% of small businesses fail to succeed within the first year. Come hear from our dynamic panel and their journey of becoming an entrepreneur. Receive key tips and steps to become successful in your endeavors.

B. Mind Your Business: Effective Money Management 

Becoming financially literate and stable may appear to be daunting but is a crucial aspect of our everyday lives. What are the basics of budgeting?  Can you afford to invest?  What is the difference between a Traditional and Roth IRA? Our financial expert has the answers!  Come away with strategies to help you manage your money, achieve your savings goals, and become more financially savvy in an ever-changing world.

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

General Session: "Take Action! Get Involved! Run for the National Board!"

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch & Closing Remarks