Two Opportunities to Grow YOUR Career!
Travel with fellow HPU students and staff to build extraordinary connections with industry leaders and get a sneak peek into what it’s like to work for the following global companies and organizations:
New York City, NY
October 8-10, 2023
Site Hosts - MLB, NBA, Morgan Stanley, Ralph Lauren + More
Washington, D.C.
October 11-13, 2023
Site Hosts - Heritage Foundation, Sen Ted Budd’s Office, Rep. Kathy Manning’s Office + More
Contact the Office of Career and Professional Development at careerservices@highpoint.edu for more information on the program and how to apply today.
During the University's Fall Break, some of the nation's top employers have hosted to behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a successful intern and employee for current High Point University students. From recent intern-to-hire staffers to C-Suite executives, HPU students have gained insight into their hiring processes, along with touring their showrooms, newsrooms and trading floors.
Past Hosts
Site Visit Format
Students are from majors across the University and benefit greatly from hearing about the various organizational infrastructures that allow for high-performing teams to compete in today's market.
90-minute site visits generally include:
1) Introduction to the company and corporate culture with senior management
2) Overview of application and hiring processes for internships and entry-level positions with human resources staff
3) Question and answer panel with millennial employees
4) Facility tour
Trip Costs
The anticipated cost for this trip is a maximum of $1,000 per student.
This includes airfare, 2 nights of hotel lodging (double room assignment), incidentals for meals, etc. All students must lodge with the group at a hotel selected by High Point University. Costs may be further reduced through the careful selection of airfare options or other travel arrangements including airline miles.
Upon selection, University staff will assist attendees with flight bookings and make appropriate accomodation assignments.