Student Schedule & Additional Information

ARRIVAL SCHEDULE


Registration is in the Mezzanine. Suggested arrival is 8:30 a.m.


PARKING


Champion Mill Conference Center Lots 5 & 6 (map will be shared prior to event).


REGISTRATION INFORMATION


Student and Educator registration includes access to Monday’s education, inclusive of a student only session and lunch. Scholarships are available to attend conference no cost.*

Click Here to Register Students


STUDENT PRE-PLANNING


  • Meet with your instructor to let them know you are interested in attending the conference
  • Register through Survey Monkey; Select your sessions, any meal needs or other; The link will be emailed to your Instructor.
  • Enter Business Card information while registering (details below)
  • Student Registrations Due by NOVEMBER 8, 2024
  • Scholarship Forms Due by NOVEMBER 8, 2024
  • Bring copies of your resume


STUDENT AND EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIPS


Completed student scholarship forms, including an essay of no more than 500 words sharing why you would like to attend the OHLA Annual Conference and how you will prepare, must be received by November 8, 2024. Instructors will receive the scholarship form and return it to Amanda Peltier, amanda@ohla.org. Educators accompanying a group of students to the conference may also attend at no cost.

2024 Student Scholarship Application

 

Monday, November 25, 2024

8:00AM 

Registration Opens (2nd Floor Mezzanine)

9:00AM Champion Mill & Spooky  Nook Facility Tour
For Attendees & Students
10:00AM 

Return to Student Room (Mueller)

10:15PM - 11:15AM

Sharing Your Story and Job Search Strategies
This student session will provide tools and practice to create your own “30 Second Commercial,” to use in introducing yourself to a prospective employer. In addition, a panel of industry professionals will share their tips for a successful job search.

11:15 AM

Grab Lunch (Riverside Ballroom)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Opening General Session
Boost Your Engagement: Leading the Five Types of People

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Organized Student Networking (Mueller)
Students will have the opportunity to rotate to different tables and talk with lodging professionals in a variety of careers.

1:30 PM - 2: 30PM

Concurrent Session  (Mueller)
WIL: Ignite your brilliance, reclaim your power and succeed without limits

 

Concurrent Session (Lane)
Creating a Customer-Centric Front Desk: Prioritizing Safety and Service

 

Concurrent Session (Miami)
The Orientation & Onboarding Process - Setting the Tone 

2:30PM - 3:30PM

Exhibitor Break 2

3:30 PM - 4:30PM

Concurrent Session (Mueller)
How much time can you gAIn back?– Incorporating Tech and AI in your Business

 

Concurrent Session (Lane)
SALES TRACK: Building Room Rate & Revenue

 

Concurrent Session (Miami)
ULO TRACK: Your Competition is Sustainable…are you?

4:30 PM

Depart