The Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Timeshare Advisory Board is making great strides since its inception in late 2011, bringing a new level of student awareness to the vacation ownership industry. Florida is home to 20% of timeshare resorts in the United States with the greatest concentration located in Orlando.\u00a0 In a thriving industry capital with limitless opportunities, the Timeshare Advisory Board\u2019s efforts are focused on education, awareness and career placement for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ students.<\/p>\n
The advisory board, comprised of 18 industry-leading executives that meet nine times per year, recently approved the establishment of a fund in support of timeshare education and research. Their contributions will provide financial support for student conference attendance, educational scholarships, research initiatives, campus events and board administration.<\/p>\n
In addition, the advisory board hosted the 5th Timeshare Industry Forum & Career Expo at Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½’s Rosen College on Aug. 28.\u00a0Approximately 95 attendees, including students, faculty and staff, participated in a 75-minute interactive presentation and Q&A session with locally-based, senior level executives. Held the second week of every semester, the Forum is followed by a Career Expo in the Rosen College courtyard where students can meet company representatives to learn more about their organizations and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
This event was made possible through the support of the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Timeshare Advisory Board and included members of Interval International, RCI, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Starwood Vacation Ownership, Marriott Vacations Worldwide and Hilton Grand Vacations.<\/p>\n