Collegiate DECA Leadership Academy

Collegiate Leadership
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The Collegiate Leadership Academy provides students the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals in a variety of industries. Attendees choose one of four available career and industry tracks, gain behind-the-scenes experience of how the businesses operate, and are able to put their skills to the test while working in teams to present new ideas to solve current issues in the related fields. CLA provides an opportunity for attendees to Expand Their Network with fellow students, advisors, and industry executives!

Industry Tracks:

• Sports & Entertainment Marketing
• International Business & Finance
• Hospitality & Culinary Arts
• Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management

Off-Site Experiences and Presentations Include*:

• The Federal Reserve
• Madison Square Garden
• Macy’s Department Store
• Waldorf=Astoria New York
• Fashion Exhibits - Eco-Fashion & Japanese Fashion NOW
• New York Stock Exchange
• The United Nations
• Radio City Music Hall
• American Museum of Finance
• Marriott Property Tour
• Finish Line
• SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education
• TJ Maxx/Marshalls

(As of 7/25/10)

*Experiences are dependent upon industry track selection. Some experiences have quantity limitations, therefore participants within a single track may participate in different off-site experiences.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

• Visit one of America's greatest cities: New York City!
• Learn what great leaders do to create winning teams, strategies for effective communication, conflict management and much more!
• Expand Your Network with hundreds of other college students during a weekend of education and fun!

While CLA is hosted by Collegiate DECA, this conference is open to all college and university students.