Leadership Walton Applications Open
Leadership Walton Executive Board Members 2020-2021
Students enrolled in the Sam M. Walton College of Business now have the opportunity to apply to become a member of Leadership Walton.
Leadership Walton is a professional development program for undergraduate business students, offering a unique blend of academic, leadership and career development opportunities specifically designed to guide students toward lifelong professional success. The program fills the gap between academic pursuits and workforce preparation through an enhancement to standard educational experiences. All undergraduate business majors are encouraged to join, including transfer students, and must have a minimum of two academic years left to complete the program (current sophomores or juniors).
Some of the benefits of joining Leadership Walton include:
- Networking opportunities with employers and corporate sponsors
- Exclusive invitations to participate in off-site company visits
- Program specific events such as Dining and Etiquette Dinners
- Volunteer experiences within the NWA community
- Priority for select scholarship funding
- Recognition at Walton College Commencement
To apply:
Download Suitable from the App Store or visit https://lnkd.in/grsnGuJG.
Login with your uark email address and password.
Complete all required tasks within the Leadership Walton Enrollment Badge.
Want to learn more about Leadership Walton before applying? Walton Student Success will be hosting information sessions on Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m., and Sept. 10, 9:45 a.m. and 3 p.m., located in RCED 120. Students can sign up on Handshake to attend.
For questions please email: leadwalt@uark.edu.
Contacts
Samantha Nelson, associate director
Walton College of Business Student Success
479-575-4220,
snelson@walton.uark.edu
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