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HPU in the City is a program that provides opportunities for students to explore career opportunities in major metropolitan markets and to learn more about internship programs, as well as corporate and nonprofit culture. The program is co-sponsored by the Offices of Career and Professional Development and Institutional Advancement. It is recommended for freshman, sophomores and juniors seeking to explore career opportunities in a major metropolitan market and learn more about internship programs, corporate and nonprofit culture.

Click here to learn more about last year's HPU in the City Experience.

Taking place over Fall Break, this year's HPU in the City will feature four key locations:


Destination Markets

 

 

Washington, D.C.

October 7 & 8
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Washington, DC events to be hosted on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 8. With advance notice, visits may be able to be accommodated on the day prior to the scheduled start. 

Visits are generally scheduled to start between 8:30 - 9:30 am or 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

 

 

New York City, NY

October 7 & 8
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NYC events to be hosted on Monday, October 7 - Tuesday, October 8.

 



Boston

October 10 & 11
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Dallas, TX

October 10 & 11
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 For questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Viracola, Manager of Family Programs, at (336) 841-9731 or aarnold1@highpoint.edu.


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

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