HACE’s University Leadership Program aims to provide high-potential students with the access, insight, and professional development opportunities to reach their career goals. As part of the program, students also build social capital by connecting with HACE corporate partners, which helps grow a dynamic and inclusive workforce.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE 

Designed for nationwide Hispanic and/or Latino/a/x/e undergraduate students (enrolled in a community college or 4-year college/university) 

PROGRAM BENEFITS 

  • $1,000 stipend upon completion of program 
  • Establish and build your personal brand
  • Create a personal career plan
  • Connect with high-caliber professionals representing HACE’s corporate partners and HACE's alumni
  • Access to resource library with tools for college and career readiness

PROGRAM LANGUAGE

All sessions and materials are in English. Based on availability, bilingual (English and Spanish) guest speakers share their struggles, successes, and lessons learned. If there are any language barriers, please address with the Programs Department (programdept@haceonline.org). 

 

FALL 2024 APPLICATION PERIOD 

Application Deadline: August 4, 2024


FALL 2024 ATTENDANCE POLICY

We expect all participants to attend each session as scheduled. Given the fast-paced nature of our learning environment, we allow for only one missed session at maximum. Please note that the group presentation doesn't qualify as an excused absence unless there's a genuine emergency. 

FALL 2024 TUITION

The cohort's tuition is complimentary for accepted students thanks to our sponsors.

FALL 2024 ONBOARDING DATES

*Onboarding is designed to give participants an overview of HACE, resources, and program requirements. Accepted participants must attend one of the following sessions:

  • August 26, 2024 (Monday) @ 3:00pm-3:30pm PST/5:00-5:30pm CST/6:00-6:30pm EST
  • August 28, 2024 (Wednesday) @ 12:00pm-12:30pm PST/2:00-2:30pm CST/3:00-3:30pm EST

FALL 2024 PROGRAM DATES & SESSIONS

*Sessions are held on Mondays from 3:00-5:00pm PST/5:00-7:00pm CST/6:00-8:00pm EST via Zoom.

September 9, 2024 |Session 1: Personal Branding & Elevator Pitch 

September 16, 2024 |Session 2: Resume & LinkedIn

September 23, 2024 |Session 3: Effective Networking & Building Relationships

September 30, 2024 |Session 4: Preparing for Job Interviews

October 7, 2024 |Session 5: Negotiating and Landing Job Offers

October 14, 2024 | *Skipping this week to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and to allow students to focus on their group presentations

October 21, 2024 |Session 6: Best-fit Work Setting & Work-life Integration 

October 28, 2024 |Session 7: Personal Finance 

November 4, 2024 |Session 8: Team Project Presentation

November 18, 2024 |Session 9: Graduation and Networking


 

FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Contact students@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498.

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FOR PARTNER SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498. 

 

 

I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DEVELOP MY PERSONAL BRAND BY REFLECTING AND INCREASING MY PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY CREATING A LINKEDIN AND SHOWING MY WORK ON OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

 

I HAVE DEVELOPED NEW SKILLS IN HOW TO BE A LEADER. I LEARNED HOW NOT TO BE INTIMIDATED, AND BE OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES NO MATTER HOW HARD IT LOOKS.

 

I NOW UNDERSTAND WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR AND HOW BEST TO PRESENT MYSELF. I LEARNED MORE ABOUT TOPICS SUCH AS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PERSONAL FINANCES.

SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring this program? Contact partners@haceonline.org to learn more.