What It’s All About

AHEAD Campus Roadshows showcase diverse career opportunities in hospitality beyond traditional roles like Room Operations and Food & Beverage. They highlight non-traditional fields such as engineering, accounting, chemistry, communications, public relations, business management, sales & marketing, IT, and data analytics. Partnering with colleges and universities, AHEAD raises awareness of the many career paths connected to hospitality.

Event Features:

  • AHEAD Delaware State University Campus Takeover/Roadshow 2024

    Industry Learning Sessions

    Hosted by professionals from our partner companies, including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Bloomin’ Brands, Bacardi, Dollar Tree and more. These sessions will provide hands-on experiences and insights into non-traditional hospitality careers.

  • AHEAD Delaware State University Campus Takeover/Roadshow 2024

    Interactive Games

    Fun and engaging games will be set up across the campus to create an enjoyable and interactive atmosphere for students. These games will not only entertain but also impart valuable lessons about teamwork and problem-solving.

  • Assorted food dishes in stainless steel buffet trays with decorative white stones and flowers.

    Food and Refreshments

    AHEAD will bring a delightful culinary experience to campus, showcasing the diverse and exciting aspects of the hospitality industry. This will include food tastings, cooking demonstrations, and opportunities for students to interact with professionals in the culinary field.

  • AHEAD Delaware State University Campus Takeover/Roadshow 2024

    Concurrent Workshops

    A series of concurrent workshops will be conducted to delve deeper into specific career paths and provide students with practical knowledge. Workshops will be facilitated by industry experts, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities.

  • Group of graduates in caps and gowns holding diplomas, smiling for a selfie.

    Graduate Engagement

    PWIs will be invited to market their graduate programs, NYU in particular, as a special scholarship for HBCU students only, and AHEAD will be encouraging other schools to offer similar opportunities.

  • People at outdoor event booth under canopy, engaged in conversation, with trees in the background.

    Senior Market Place

    PWIs and other non HBCUs will be invited to showcase their graduate programs, and to offer scholarship opportunities. NYU’s Tisch Center for Hospitality has a full-ride Scholarship dedicated for HBCU students.

Executive Director Reflection

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Brian Barker

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. 

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Past Takeover

Spotlight:

Howard University

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Media Recap

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Events

  • A woman in a red dress speaking into a microphone at a podium during a conference or event, with an audience seated and listening attentively.

    Opening Session

  • Group of young women and girls gathered outdoors on a sunny day, smiling and enjoying an event with a white tent in the background.

    Yard Activities

  • A panel discussion with five speakers seated on a stage in front of an audience, against a brick wall. The panel includes four men and one woman, with one man speaking into a microphone.

    Industry Leaders Panels

  • People gathering at a social event in a modern indoor venue with warm lighting, a wooden floor, and a bar in the background.

    Closing Reception

Want to know if where we’re headed next?

Click through the calendar to view our next roadshow and the schedule!

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