ISENBERG HTM CAREER DAY

ABOUT THE HTM CAREER DAY AT

ISENBERG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

This special event is a student-run, not-for-profit Career Day that has been held for over 50 years. As we continue to grow, we are proud to inform the community that this tradition is the largest student-run career fair on the East Coast! The students in our beloved Isenberg Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program are hardworking, ambitious, and eager to gain industry experience, and ready to network with recruiters.

This year’s theme, is Futuristic! We hope that the 2027 HTM Career Day can be a positive experience for students and employers alike, creating student-recruiter connections, so we can watch student’s embark on their journey to find future careers! Whether you are seeking hourly associates, interns, or full-time employees, we can ensure that Isenberg HTM students will be your top choice, and our students look forward to meeting you! The Isenberg School of Management, and the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program are both consistently ranked among the top schools and programs annually. In 2026, Isenberg School of Management was ranked:

• #2 Best Public Undergraduate Business Program in the Northeast

• #5 Best Hospitality Program in the United States

• #16 Best Public Business School in the Nation

• #36 Best Business School Overall

The satisfaction that recruiters find with Isenberg students is evidence of how successful and impactive our program is, and we are excited for you to experience it with us. More specifically, the HTM program satisfies student progression through various activities. Our students are offered a myriad of learning opportunities that provide them with professional knowledge, experience and academic advancement through our course selection, elective classes, extra-curricular clubs, and volunteer activities. HTM students further their education, professionalism and gain real-world experience by connecting with UMass alumni, participating in executive board club positions, networking with industry professionals, and working industry-related jobs. These continued accomplishments contribute to what makes our program stand apart from other universities.

Our students are eager to get involved with the hospitality industry, and each brings a different perspective and array of talents to the recruiting table. The HTM Career Day Committee has worked tirelessly this year to make the event run smoothly and is dedicated to meeting each company’s individual needs as we strive to make those employer-student connections happen. We look forward to providing your company with a personalized and unique experience both at our Career Day and with our students.

Registration will be open soon on Handshake. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via social media or contact us at htmcareerday@isenberg.umass.edu. We are so excited for you to join us for our in-person 53rd Annual Hospitality & Tourism Management Career Day!

STUDENT

INVOLVEMENT

As part of the Isenberg School of Management, the Hospitality & Tourism Management Department students are eager and willing to engage in a challenging curriculum as well as a wide variety of extracurricular activities related to the industry. As a diverse community of students, we thrive by working in a variety of sectors within the hospitality industry. Through clubs, HTM students can connect with UMass alumni and can have real-world experience. Through clubs, students have toured hotels and clubs all over the world, networked with industry professionals, and gain leadership experience.

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGMENT

The recognition of excellence that the HTM Department continuously receives is largely due to the enthusiasm that our students display. By joining us at our 53rd Annual Career Day, you will be able to recognize this firsthand by connecting with these inspiring personalities and allowing your company to advance through quality recruitment. Our department offers a range of concentrations available to students such as Hotel & Lodging Management, Human Resources, Casino Management, Food & Beverage Management, Event & Convention Management, Club Management, Property Management, Tourism and Policy Planning, and Revenue Management.

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CHASE CAREER CENTER

The Chase Career Center, located in the Isenberg School of Management, is the undergraduate and graduate office for student professional development. Isenberg students build new and innovative skills across eight critical disciplinary areas, setting our students up for success in any business environment. The Chase Career Center offers students a multitude of resources through dynamic internships, professional networking, interview skill enhancement, and an emphasis on personal branding. Students in the Isenberg School of Management get the best possible career launch through corporate involvement and a network of well-connected alumni.

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