Career Immersion & Leadership Institute upcoming events

CILI Boot Camp: Resume, LinkedIn & Interview Success (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

CILI Boot camp: Resume, LinkedIn & Interview Success

The CILI Summer Internship Boot Camp is a high-impact, hands-on workshop designed to equip high school seniors and college students with the practical skills, confidence, and insight needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. This free session brings together real-world career guidance, interactive activities, and direct exposure to professional expectations—all in one experience.

Participants will learn:

- How to write a Resume You LOVE!
- To USE your Resume FOR Interview Success!
- How to create an Elevator Pitch!
- Why you should have a Rockin' LinkedIn Profile!
- To manage your anxiety and ask for the job/Internship.

The session is interactive, engaging, and designed to feel real—not just informational. Students will leave with tangible tools, improved confidence, and a clearer understanding of how to take the next step in their career journey.

Who should attend:
High school seniors and college students looking to prepare for internships, jobs, or their next career move.

Bonus: Light lunch provided and opportunities to connect with professionals and peers

RSVP to secure your spot; Limited # of Spaces

Once Capacity is reached, we will notify of Waitist

Celebrity Brew Krewe for CILI - Celebrity Beer Battle for Tips! (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

CILI at Chamber After 5 Networking Event (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

CILI at Chamber After 5 Networking Event

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Advance registration is required. - Sign Up Here

Thursday, September 17, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Rosy’s Jazz Hall
500 Valence St.
New Orleans, LA 70115

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About the Event

Join CILI at the Chamber After 5 Networking Event in partnership with College Beyond and the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce!

CILI Fellows and Alumni are invited to connect with New Orleans Chamber of Commerce mentors, practice their elevator pitches, gain valuable networking insights, and put those skills into action during the Chamber After 5 event.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your professional networking skills, make new connections, and engage with professionals from across the New Orleans business community.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Rosy’s Jazz Hall, 500 Valence St., New Orleans, LA 70115
️ Cost: FREE for CILI Fellows and Alumni
Food & Drinks: Provided
Parking: Free onsite parking

CILI will be in attendance, and we encourage Fellows and Alumni to join us!

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Advance registration is required. - Sign Up Here

⛳ CILI Volunteer Opportunity: Community Capital Circle Golf Tournament (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

⛳ CILI Volunteer Opportunity: Community Capital Circle Golf Tournament

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Joe M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course
6514 Congress Drive | New Orleans, LA

Represent CILI & Build Your Network!

CILI is seeking Fellows and Alumni volunteers to represent our organization at the Community Capital Circle Inaugural Real Estate & Wealth Building Golf Tournament.

The event brings together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and community professionals for a day centered around networking, wealth building, entrepreneurship, and community impact.

Why Volunteer?

As a CILI volunteer, you'll have an opportunity to:

Represent CILI and our mission
Connect with professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs
Build your professional network
Gain exposure to the real estate and business community
Support CILI's presence at a community partner event

Volunteers Needed

Current CILI Fellows and Alumni are encouraged to sign up.

Additional information regarding volunteer roles, arrival times, attire, and event-day responsibilities will be provided to confirmed volunteers.

Space may be limited—register below to volunteer!

Please Note: Registering through this page is to volunteer with CILI at the event and is not registration to participate in the golf tournament.

5th Annual Business Case Competition & Fundraiser (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Save the Date

5th Annual Business Case Pitch Night Competition & Fundraiser

This an evening dedicated to elevating college students and creating real professional development opportunities for them to thrive. It is also an opportunity to celebrate a local small business owner.

Get a front row seat to observe several college and university students sharing their knowledge and insights on how to solve a real local business challenge.

Join us for Pitch Night! November 10, 2026.

Career Immersion & Leadership Institute is a 501c3 non-profit that offers free programming to college students dedicated to helping them to prepare and navigate the transition from college to their professional life.

Join Us for the Pitch Night

Ticket by Making a Donation

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Venue Sponsor

Address: 900 Camp St 3rd floor, New Orleans, LA 70130

Sponsorships and Pitch Competition Night event tickets help contribute to the work of CILI in delivering its programming.

Sponsorship Opportunities

contact perry@internshiptalent.org

Annual Etiquette Dinner & Celebration 2026 (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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4th ANNUAL ETIQUETTE DINNER & CELEBRATION

COHORT #7 WELCOME RECEPTION

SAVE THE DATE!

Remarks By

TBD

End of Year Donations

VIDEO Etiquette Dinner December 2024

Join Us in welcoming our newest CILI Cohort of CILI Fellows.

The event brings together Students, local Business Leaders and Industry supporters

Sponsorships are available

Tables are available