The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) hosts Regional Summits focused on preparing students for leadership roles and internships within high-demand fields including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), finance, accounting, business, communications and marketing fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit will focus on HACU-member schools within the Tri-State (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). The event will be held virtually on June 16, 2022, and will be co-hosted with New Jersey City University.
Students will participate in a one-day virtual summit with leadership and career preparation workshops and panels. If selected, students will be able to engage with HACU corporate partners that are recruiting for employment opportunities (confirmed partners will be listed below soon).
Summit Objectives
- Learn about career opportunities from industry professionals
- Gain tips on securing internship opportunities
- Receive feedback on improving your resume, interviewing and networking skills
- Meet and interact with successful professionals from leading corporations
Program Eligibility
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- College and university students enrolled at a HACU-member institution in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. (See list online).
- STEM majors (including computer science, information technology, management information systems, Engineering, etc.), Finance, Accounting, Business, Communications, and Marketing Fields.
Time & Location
- October 28, 2022
- HACU Zoom Platform
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time
*NOTE: Resumes play a significant role in the selection process. We strongly encourage you to have your resume reviewed by your Career Services office or use one of the following templates below before submitting it with your application.
Resume Templates
Application Closed
Hosted by:
For Summit questions, please contact Ebony King, HACU's Assistant Director of Student Services, at ebony.king@hacu.net.
Confirmed Partners:
