First - Hand Learning SEries

Learn Today. Apply Tomorrow.

Through this career-oriented program, acclaimed experts share some of the secrets of their trades and the skills and education required to be successful. Seminars provide in-depth discussions about these unique careers in the hospitality industry and how they relate to your students today.

Performing Arts and Entertainment Workshops
Curtain Up!

Use your speech, theater and English skills to create and perform in these specialized workshops that reveal entertainment industry secrets in areas such as Audition Skills and Improvisation Techniques.

Ride Design - Innovation in Motion
An in-depth discussion of the ride design process. Engineers at Universal Orlando use a variety of science and physics disciplines when building attractions at Universal Studios^® and Universal's Islands of Adventure^®. This program will tie those concepts your students are learning in school to what engineers use on a daily basis when designing our state-of-the-art attractions.

Marketing and Sales - Getting the Message Out
An effective marketing and sales campaign is crucial to the success of any business. This program presents, in detail, some of the tactics used by Universal Orlando to promote the resort, increase market share and influence visitors to Central Florida. Topics discussed include advertising, group sales, brand marketing, promotions and what it takes to be a successful marketer.

Culinary Arts - Recipe for Success
Chefs at Universal Orlando use over 21,000 different recipes to feed guests each day. This innovative session, displaying basic cooking principles and culinary techniques, teaches students some of the strategies used by top chefs to be successful in the field of culinary arts. For even more fun ask about our Lunch and Learn Pizza Party!

Career Development - Putting your Career on Track
This program details the importance of building a resume, navigating a career path, preparing for interviews, and being aware of the possible challenges one may face once entering the work force.

Finance - Product Analysis
This session details the role of a financial/marketing analyst at a major theme park resort. Learn how market analysis and mathematical principles dictate the parks' strategy. The seminar will include how Universal Orlando decides price and ticket strategy and how customers are segmented into different categories.