Building the Next Generation of Travel Leaders
Travel Unity’s workforce programming connects people with real-world opportunities in the travel industry. From virtual networking and volunteer projects to in-person experiences, we help people explore careers, develop leadership skills, and create inclusive futures.
Virtual Programs
Ongoing and open to students everywhere
Future Travel Leaders Network (FTLN)
The Future Travel Leaders Network is our virtual hub for those interested in exploring careers in travel. Students join a national community, access training, and connect with professionals through guest speakers and collaborative projects.
Through project-based volunteering, members apply what they learn by interviewing organizations, assessing inclusion practices, and contributing to real-world case studies that highlight best practices in the industry. Together, these experiences help students build skills, earn recognition, and make meaningful industry connections from anywhere.
Future Travel Leader Cohorts
The Future Travel Leaders Network is our virtual hub for those interested in exploring careers in travel. Students join a national community, access training, and connect with professionals through guest speakers and collaborative projects.
Through project-based volunteering, members apply what they learn by interviewing organizations, assessing inclusion practices, and contributing to real-world case studies that highlight best practices in the industry. Together, these experiences help students build skills, earn recognition, and make meaningful industry connections from anywhere.
In-Person Programs
FTLN: Discover One-Day High School Events
Hands-on career exploration days designed for high school students. Students meet travel professionals, participate in workshops, and see the range of opportunities in travel and tourism.
- Focused on exposure and inspiration
- Tailored for schools and youth groups
- Affordable, easy-to-host model
Future Travel Leaders Summits – Multi-Day College Events
Immersive experiences for college students interested in travel, tourism, and hospitality careers. Summits combine workshops, networking, and site visits to connect students directly with industry professionals.
- 2–3 day event format
- College/university-based
- Builds career readiness and professional networks
Emerging Professionals Conference Experiences
In partnership with destinations and associations, these experiences bring college students to major travel industry events and summits. Students gain real-world exposure through workshops, panels, and networking with professionals while learning firsthand how large-scale events shape the industry.
- Hosted alongside established conferences and summits
- Combines education, mentoring, and professional immersion
- Designed to bridge the classroom-to-career gap
Travel Unity @ TAS (Travel & Adventure Show) Student Visits
We organize local student groups to attend Travel & Adventure Shows across the country. Participants explore exhibit booths, engage directly with travel professionals, and discover the global scope of the travel industry.
- Offered in partnership with schools or open to individual students
- Guided, educational experience of a major travel event
- Encourages career exploration and networking opportunities
Intensive Programs – Customized Partnerships
We co-create in-depth programs with partners like destinations, schools, or organizations. Modeled after the Passport to Leadership program, these multi-week intensives can be customized to meet local needs.
- 4–8 week structure
- Combination of workshops, projects, and industry engagement
- Flexible design for different regions or communities
Why It Matters
The travel industry offers diverse career pathways, from hospitality and events to aviation, marketing, and beyond. Our worforce programming ensures that the next generation of leaders is not only prepared but also committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable industry.
Get Involved
Students
Sign up to join the Future Travel Leaders Network
Schools/Colleges
Partner with us to host a program
Industry Professionals
Share your expertise or support workforce development opportunities