There's no better way for an industrial distribution student to understand what the electronic distribution industry is all about than by attending an industry event. Since 1986, the NEDA Education Foundation has sponsored Project Host, a program which provides industrial distribution students and their faculty sponsors the opportunity to attend an industry event hosted by an industry professional. Presidents and CEOs gather together to hear industry experts review the current issues affecting the industry and forecast the future direction and growth of electronic distribution. Students are paired with industry leaders for a breakfast meeting during which the professionals speak openly about the industry and how they got started with their careers.
Students have the opportunity to ask questions of someone who knows the industry inside and out.
Students also attend a luncheon with recent graduates who majored in industrial distribution and now work in the electronic distribution field. At both events, Project Host students and faculty receive an orientation presentation on the industry. They are also able to attend educational programming and NEDA-sponsored events, allowing them to network with industry leaders and peers. The NEDA Education Foundation underwrites the student and faculty housing at both conferences and offers a travel stipend to attend the Executive Conference. All rights reserved.