April 21 & 24 - Las Vegas, Nevada
National Training Conference 2021
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About Our Conference
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Venue
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Conference Schedule
Conference Day 1
Wednesday April 21, 2021
- 8:30
- John & Judy
Welcome
- 9:00
On boarding New Hires
Training, Development, RD roles & duties
- 9:30
- Kari
Time Management
- 10:15
- Scott & Kari
HubSpot
- 11:00
- Cheryl
Documenting Student Issues
- 11:45
Staff Photos
- 12:45
LUNCH
- 2:00 - 4:35
National Staff Meetings
Conference Day 2
Thursday April 22, 2021
- 7:30
Breakfast
- 8:15
- John Crist
Opening session
Welcome & Introductions
- 9:00
- Judy Scott
Placement Director Address
- 9:15
- Scott Johnson, Kari Owens & Brad Owens
Much Ado About Marketing
- 10:00
Choose one Elective
See below for options
- 12:30
LUNCH
Student Speaker
- 1:30
Free Time to Explore Vegas
- 5:00
Dinner & Show
10:00 -10:45 Networking & Referrals
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Planing Student Activities with Kari Owens
10:00 -10:45 Helping Struggling Students with Michelle
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Helping Struggling Students with Michelle
11:50 – 12:30 F-1 Program with Caroline?
10:00 -10:45 Marketing with Canva ( Gabby Fisher)
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Marketing with Canva ( Gabby Fisher)
11:50 – 12:30 Press Releases – Why, When, How with Scott?
Conference Day 3
Friday April 23, 2021
- 7:30
Breakfast
- 8:15
- Bo Hancock
Outbound Program
- 8:35
International Trips
Slideshow of Thaliana/Cruise; Germany Trip
- 9:00
- Pat Balli
Culture Presentation
- 10:00
Choose One Elective
See below for options
- 12:45
Lunch
- 2:00
Team building Activities
Goose chase Scavenger Hunt
- 4:00
Free Time
- 7:00
Dinner & Awards
10:00 -10:45 Field Staff Forum
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:35 Making Good Matches
10:00 -10:45 HF’s & NP’s?
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:35 How to Get Repeat Host Families
10:00 -10:45 Marketing with Photos
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:35 Marketing: Beyond Facebook
Conference Day 4
Saturday April 24, 2021
- 7:30
Breakfast
Frequently Asked Question
The ICES National Training Conference is April 21st though April 24th, 2021 at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas Nevada.
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Please check your flight itinerary online to make sure your name, date of birth, and arrival/departure times are correct to prevent any last minute travel problems from occurring. ICES provides you a personal item and one checked bag. Any additional luggage you bring will be at your own expense.
All attendees flying American, Delta or United will need to purchase their bag upon check-in and be reimbursed.
If you are flying to the national conference you are responsible for your transportation to the hotel and to the airport. You will be reimbursed $20. Planet Hollywood is just a few miles form the airport, it is your choice of whether to take a shuttle, taxi or uber.
For a detailed list of ground transportation options: https://www.mccarran.com/Transportation
The check is time is 4pm; please do not check-in early as this may result in a fee being added to the ICES account.
The daily room rate is $35 per person registered in the room. THe deposit is refunded 3-5 usiness days after checkout as long as no additional charger are incurred.
The dress code is business casual for meetings. However, the Friday night Gala Dinner, Dance & Award Ceremony is Semi-Formal.
If you have any questions or if any problems arise before, or during your travels please email (gjarrett@icesusa.org) or text (702-622-2477) Gail Jarrett.
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