2023 LFW Global Leadership Summit
A Virtual Career Conference for Black Men in College / February 24th, 2023
10:00 am - 4:45 pm EST
10:00 am - 4:45 pm EST
The Global Leadership Summit is a virtual intercollegiate career conference focused on helping the next generation of global leaders thrive globally. GLS topics include:
The purpose of the event is to help Black men in college navigate the Global Leadership pipeline and provide information about the full range of opportunities available to them pre- and post-graduation, particularly those with a global focus. We will discuss opportunities in study abroad, Peace Corps, global business, fellowships (Fulbright), and other resources.
- Diversity and Inclusion in Global Leadership
- Career-Development & Readiness on a Global Scale
- International Leadership Development
- Networking & Global Exchange
The purpose of the event is to help Black men in college navigate the Global Leadership pipeline and provide information about the full range of opportunities available to them pre- and post-graduation, particularly those with a global focus. We will discuss opportunities in study abroad, Peace Corps, global business, fellowships (Fulbright), and other resources.
For Colleges and Universities
This summit is free of cost to institutions and students. We invite your institution to join us and become a partner for this event.
By participating in this event your students will:
Partner institutions commit to:
By partnering in this event, your institution will have the opportunity to join an extensive network of schools and have access to global leadership programs and employers. Learn more about the Global Leadership Pipeline Initiative
To become an institutional partner for this event, please sign-up here!
By participating in this event your students will:
- Engage in meaningful and practical career development sessions
- Increase their social capital
- Learn about a full range of global career experiences
Partner institutions commit to:
- Actively promoting the summit on your campus among the relevant student population
- Providing your logo on the summit platform under “participating institutions”
- Disseminating information to help your students prepare for the summit
By partnering in this event, your institution will have the opportunity to join an extensive network of schools and have access to global leadership programs and employers. Learn more about the Global Leadership Pipeline Initiative
To become an institutional partner for this event, please sign-up here!
For Employers and Organizations
Why participate in the Summit?
Diversifying the Global Leadership pipeline starts with your company's commitment to inclusive excellence.
Research from the McKinsey Global Institute shows that by 2025, 45% of the world's largest companies will probably be based in emerging markets. However, only 6% of Americans who study abroad are Black and only 2% of those students are Black men.
According to a CNN report, Black professionals in 2018 held just 3.3% of all executive or senior leadership roles.
For companies and programs looking to engage and recruit more Black men as candidates, the summit provides an opportunity for you to connect with a network of schools looking to connect their students to opportunities in Global Leadership.
We're looking for companies interested in providing
Summit sponsors will have the opportunity to:
Is your company or organization interested in attending the event or becoming a sponsor?
Sign-up for the 2023 Global Leadership Summit!
Research from the McKinsey Global Institute shows that by 2025, 45% of the world's largest companies will probably be based in emerging markets. However, only 6% of Americans who study abroad are Black and only 2% of those students are Black men.
According to a CNN report, Black professionals in 2018 held just 3.3% of all executive or senior leadership roles.
For companies and programs looking to engage and recruit more Black men as candidates, the summit provides an opportunity for you to connect with a network of schools looking to connect their students to opportunities in Global Leadership.
We're looking for companies interested in providing
- Internship opportunities in global engagement
- Entry-level opportunities on your global leadership team
- Funding or fellowship opportunities
- Mentors or guest speakers (Black men in executive roles)
- Summit or session sponsorship
Summit sponsors will have the opportunity to:
- Host a virtual exhibit booth
- Host an info-session during the summit (space is limited)
- Feature their logo on promotional materials and summit platform
- Feature available opportunities to the network of participating institutions
Is your company or organization interested in attending the event or becoming a sponsor?
Sign-up for the 2023 Global Leadership Summit!
2022 GLS Sponsors:
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Office of Global Initiatives
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