For nearly 80 years, Sk氓l International has served as the preeminent organization for travel and tourism leaders worldwide. Comprised of approximately 20,000 senior-level professionals in 85 nations, Sk氓l International鈥檚 vast global network unites all branches of the travel and tourism industry through exclusive seminars and conferences that benefit the professional sector. To help groom future tourism and travel leaders, Sk氓l International has invited six students from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the 91吃瓜网 to participate in its mentoring program, Young Sk氓l.
鈥淵oung Sk氓l is a membership category of Sk氓l International specifically for students and young professionals directly related to travel and tourism,鈥� said Dr. Wilfried Iskat, Associate Professor at Rosen College and Sk氓l International member. 鈥淏y participating in this program, our students will be mentored by senior-level industry professionals, introduced to various businesses, partake in industry events, and network with Sk氓l members from around the world.鈥�
Sk氓l International鈥檚 Orlando chapter recently held a dinner meeting at the Rosen College campus to welcome Jed Miciak, Beatriz Alvarez, David Woodstein, Megan Joyce, Nicole Cutrufo and Aaron Rask as its newest members of the Young Sk氓l program. All six Rosen College Students will receive guidance from local Sk氓l members, attend monthly meetings, and participate in local networking events.
鈥淎fter our students graduate from the Young Sk氓l program, they automatically become active members of Sk氓l鈥檚 vast global network,鈥� said Dr. Iskat. 鈥淭his is an exceptional program to be associated with, and I鈥檓 excited to see how our students benefit from it.鈥�
91吃瓜网鈥檚 Rosen College of Hospitality Management is the only academic institution in the region involved in the Young Sk氓l program. Presently there are only 339 Young Sk氓l members worldwide, including just 36 in the U.S.
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