Executive Leadership Program

The program objective is to connect undergraduate, graduate and alumni business students with experienced professionals in the local community. The program mission is to strengthen community connections while providing the opportunity for mentors to help young FAU College of Business students succeed.

Program Benefits

• Mentors can increase awareness in specific industries. Students learn current issues and strategies to assist launching their career.
• Mentors can provide perspective. Students will receive encouragement, insights, and advice based on real experiences of seasoned executives successes and failures.
• Mentor access. Students will have an opportunity to meet mentors in person at scheduled events, participate in work shadowing or networking and communicate in one-on-one meetings throughout the semester.

ELP Information Sessions

The ELP Information Session is offered at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. ACE provides a program overview, outlined expectations, and applications for the students and mentors. Interested students and mentors are required to attended prior to participating in the program.

Meet & Greet Breakfast

The ELP Meet & Greet Breakfast is offered at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. Matched students and mentors will be introduced, complete required paperwork, and establish time and dates of future meetings for mentor/mentee schedules.

Honorary Happy Hour

The Honorary Happy Hour event will be held at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. This is a time to celebrate the Executive Leadership Program and thank mentors and mentees for their participation. The event will be hosted by the Adams Center, location to be determined. Mentors and mentees are highly encouraged to attend to meet and network with other executives and students.