Off the Green: Business of Fashion Career Trek — New York, NY

Friday, February 13 – Saturday, February 14The Center for Career Design is excited to introduce Off the Green: Business of Fashion Career Trek to New York City! Off the Green Career Treks connect Dartmouth students with alumni and employers through immersive site visits in major industry hubs. Over the course of this trek, students will visit leading fashion brands and network with influential alumni working in the industry. Students will engage in conversations with industry professionals across brand strategy, ecommerce, sustainability, and marketing—gaining firsthand insights into the diverse and rapidly evolving career paths within the fashion industry. Examples of employer and alumni representation throughout the trek include Tory Burch, L’Oréal, Alice + Olivia, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s and more! APPLICATION CLOSED, past the January 20 deadline Trek scheduleThe trek begins Friday, Feb 13 at 12:00 PM and concludes by noon on Saturday, Feb 14.EligibilityOpen to all students to apply; priority will be given to juniors and seniors.How to apply (required materials)To apply, please submit:
Resume
Cover letter (no more than one page) addressing:
Why are you interested in participating in this trek?
How will participating in this trek contribute to your career exploration?

Application deadlineTuesday, January 20Selection processVirtual interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.Costs & funding
Students selected to participate will be required to submit a non-refundable $60 trip deposit.This will be waived for students who have applied and been approved for financial aid. 

Students are responsible for arranging and covering their travel to and from NYC. We estimate these costs at approximately $250 per student (Dartmouth Coach tickets plus local transportation to/from the hotel). Eligible students who request financial aid will receive an award of $250 to help offset these expenses.
The Center for Career Design will cover:
Hotel
Friday night dinner
Saturday breakfast
Transportation during the trek (taxi, subway, etc.)