Onsite College and Leadership Forum 2024

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The Onsite College and Leadership Forum is our signature event. Every year, over 120 colleges gather to interview Scholars in the College Access phase of our program. During this truly life-changing day, students get one-on-one time with admissions representatives - and some even get on-the-spot offers of admission and merit aid! On Friday, October 25th over 500 Scholars will gather at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place to participate in Onsite interviews and career-fair style conversations with our corporate partners. We will need over 200 volunteers to support this important day, will you join us? Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Shifts are available in 2 to 2 and 1/2 hour increments from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Depending on the shift you choose throughout the day, volunteers will be responsible for:

• Scholar/Mentor Check-In (6:30 am-9 am) ​

  • Assist with registration, offering directions, and ensuring a seamless event experience. Roles include serving as a wayfinder , supporting with crowd control, and assisting with check-in!

• Scholar Room (7:30 am-5:30 pm) ​

  • Help Scholars navigate the interview process by facilitating smooth transitions and offering support. Roles include leading interview lines, managing exits, serving as informational guides, and assisting with rescheduling.

• Interview Room (7:30 am-5:30 pm) ​

  • Manage interview room flow, confirm scheduled interview times, and engage with Scholars to ease their nerves before interviews. Roles include door control and room management.

• College Check-in and Lounge (7 am-9 am) ​

  • Assist with the college check-in/lounge to create a seamless experience for our college partners. Includes: greeting them, guiding them to the interview room, and keeping track of attendance

• Family Programming (7:30 am- 2 pm) ​

  • Welcome parents and families of Scholars, support the Chicago Scholars Staff with room management and activities related to programming.

• Leadership Hub (8 am-5:30 pm) ​

  • Welcome guests to the Leadership Hub and respond to inquiries. Assist with unloading/loading of vendors, crowd control, support needs of participating vendors, and encourage participation of guests entering the Leadership Hub space.