21-22 JWU NSO Brochure

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JWU N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T O R G A N I Z AT I O N S (N S O)

by the numbers More than

95% of JWU NSO students

have received a scholarship for their high school involvement.

1,700+ NSO scholarships totaling more than $20 MILLION over 4 years.

More than 20% of all JWU students remain JWU awarded

active in their high school organizations at JWU. JWU was recognized by DECA’s national advisory board for

40 years of involvement

and support.

A P P LY F O R S C H O L A R S H I P S RANGING UP TO FULL TUITION If you were a member of any of these

Applying is Easy

organizations in high school, you could

By submitting your admissions application

be eligible for a JWU National Student

for full-time day school study, you will be

Organizations (NSO) Scholarship:

applying for both admission to JWU as well

• Business Professionals of America (BPA)

as the NSO scholarship program and all

• DECA

its benefits.

• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Be sure to check the membership box on your application to be eligible!

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) • HOSA ­— Future Health Professionals • Junior Achievement (JA) • National FFA • SkillsUSA • Technology Student Association (TSA)

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An Established History Supporting Student Organizations

• Organize and execute special events and professional development workshops.

JWU has been recognized as the top Collegiate

• Exchange ideas and connect with students and professionals from all over the country.

DECA chapter (based on membership).

NSO Membership Has its Privileges By joining JWU NSO, you'll meet people with similar interests while strengthening your personal and professional goals. You will gain career knowledge, put your proficiency to the

• Meet with local business leaders and organizations to gain an understanding of community service.

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test, improve your leadership skills, build your

Schedule a visit to campus, take a virtual tour

network, become involved in community service,

or check out our Explore From Home page for

and even run for local, state or national office.

the latest JWU news.

Here's what JWU NSO members experience: • Attend seminars focusing on new job categories and growth trends.

• Compete against students from all over the U.S. and beyond.

• Participate in leadership conferences and seminars.

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MEET SOME OF OUR JWU NSO STUDENTS Davis Jean-Noel earned a degree in marketing with a specialization in digital media and marketing analytics from JWU’s Providence campus in May 2021. He was elected as the 2021-2022 International Collegiate DECA Executive Vice President.

Davis Jean-Noel ’21 Marketing International Collegiate DECA Executive Vice President 2021-2022

Davis started his journey with DECA as a freshman at Mount Olive High School in New Jersey, where he became a positive influence for his chapter as well as a strong competitor. Through Collegiate DECA, Davis discovered his passion for marketing and leadership, quickly becoming more devoted to supporting his fellow students and community. After competing in Collegiate DECA, he was elected his chapter’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications where he built up his chapter’s brand presence on campus with vast skills in social media marketing and creative advertising. Soon after, Davis spearheaded the marketing for his association’s conference and finished strong by becoming Chapter President.

“Collegiate DECA is such a fantastic platform to help members build their own brand and career.” ~ Davis Jean-Noel

Colin DeVico, ’22 Tourism & Hospitality Management National Student Organizations President (JWU PVD campus) 2021-2022

Colin DeVico, from Medford, New Jersey, is a senior studying Tourism & Hospitality Management at Johnson & Wales University’s Providence campus. An advocate, champion, and leader in high school for his local and state FCCLA chapter, Colin chose to continue his leadership journey and expand his horizons via the National Student Organizations.

A top role play, top test score, and top overall regional conference medalist during his freshman and sophomore years, Colin has had the opportunity to compete on the international stage as a part of the 2019 and 2020 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference. Serving as the 2020-2021 National Student Organizations President, Colin is a young, inspired leader paving his way to a legacy within, beyond, and for National Student Organizations.

Amanda Gray was a Gold Medal winner at the 2021 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, which drew thousands of students from across the U.S. This was the first time Amanda, a Baking & Pastry Arts/ Food Service Management major from Wantagh, New York, had competed at a national level. Her advice to future competitors:

Amanda Gray ’23 Baking & Pastry Arts/ Food Service Management Gold Medal Winner, 2021 SKillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

“Just get started. Focus on what you’re doing and let everything else fade away. Whether it’s a goal you set for yourself or even just a way to have fun and gain experience, competing is something I’d definitely recommend, and JWU is a great place to do it.” ~ Amanda Gray

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All statistics are the most current as of July 2021 and may incorporate data from the Denver and North Miami campuses which closed in the summer of 2021.

The facts presented here reflect the university environment prior to the COVID pandemic, during which time changes have been made to adapt to prevailing conditions and protect the health and safety of the university community. The university reserves the right to make changes to any of its facilities, offerings and services as it deems appropriate.

Johnson & Wales University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin, among other categories.