To assist hospitality program students achieve their goals of a successful career in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry, HSMAI has assembled an array of resources.

In this area you will find links to information on hospitality degree programs, internship opportunities in sales and marketing and scholarships available from HSMAI. Local HSMAI professional chapters and collegiate chapters are other resources that can help you advance through your education and into the hospitality industry.

Click here to view an exclusive Webinar for hospitality students, sponsored by InterContinental Hotels Group.

Student Membership Benefits
Scholarship Opportunities
Mentorship Program
Internships and Temporary Sales Help
Student of the Year Award
Student Club at NAU

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Student Membership Benefits

Jump-start Your Sales & Marketing Career!

Top 10 reasons to join the HSMAI Student Chapter:

10. HSMAI Marketing Review subscription.
    
9. Bi-monthly Industry Update Newsletter.
   
8. Member Only resources at: www.hsmai.org.
   
7. Access to job opening listings and resume posting service.
   
6. 50% Discounts on course registration for onsite or online courses with HSMAI University.
5. Student Loan Program
   
4. Advance receipt of HSMAI Foundation scholarship applications.
   
3. Interaction with students from all schools in Combined Student Club.
   
2. Local and worldwide industry contacts.
   
1. Reduced membership rates for up to three years after graduation, as long as you are employed in a sales and marketing capacity within the hospitality industry.

*Students can get the Student Membership rate for one year after they graduate.

For more information on these International benefits, go to: http://hsmai.org/Resources/student.cfm

In addition to the fantastic benefits you get as a member of HSMAI, The Arizona Chapter also offers:

1. Student Relations Website section - *We feature a section with your picture and goals to assist you in getting a job in the industry. We also feature Student Club news.
2. Student Relations Newsletter section- We feature Student Club news.
3. Internship programs - Great opportunities to work with valuable industry leaders.
4. Scholarships - Opportunities for assistance to reach your educational goals.
5. Networking - Meet and develop business relationships with peers, professionals and potential employers
6. Mentorship programs with current industry leaders.
7. Free educational meeting attendance - Offered to student members for educational meetings. Minimal fee charged for other special events.

Click here to join us now.

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Scholarship Opportunities

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation also offers scholarships to students meeting the requirements. Click here for more information from the International website.

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2010 Mentor Program

The Student Relations Committee was pleased to roll out the new HSMAI Mentor Program in March 2010.

Thank you so much to the following individuals for volunteering their time to communicate information and recommendations, as well as provide general support, to our important student members:

There are several new students coming on board soon who will benefit from your expertise and knowledge of the industry. Anyone interested in volunteering 10 minutes a month to support a student member, please contact Michelle Huebner at (480) 789-5309 or mhuebner@radissonfortmcdowell.com.

Thank you again to all of our HSMAI Mentors!

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Internships and Temporary Sales Help

Our Student Relations Committee brings together students wanting to fulfill internships or participate in temporary sales assignments such as sales blitzes, research projects and more, with industry professionals committed to helping students learn about the Hospitality industry through first-hand experience.

For further questions about the available opportunities, please contact:

Angie Belknap, Student Relations Committee Board Liaison - 602-331-5242
Michelle Huebner, Student Relations Committee Co-Chair - 480-789-5309
Gina Leingang, Student Relations Committee Co-Chair - 928-773-8888
Joanne Winter, HSMAI Executive Director - 602-240-5552

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Student of the Year Award

The Student of the Year Award was added to the Annual Holiday Party awards in 2005. It is presented to a student member who recognizes the importance of getting involved with an industry association and building those relationships that will help them with their educational and career advancement.

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NAU Student Club

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