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🎤 We're excited for the incredible speaker lineup we have ready for you, come see us in NYC this January! Don’t miss the Young Professional Panel, featuring inspiring voices from the next generation of retail leaders: ✨ Cody Villaneuva ✨ Kelsey Chrysostomou ✨ Brenna M. ✨ Mariah Taylor-Judd They’ll be sharing their journeys, insights, and advice for students ready to launch their careers in retail. 🚀 Want to secure your spot? Apply now for a travel scholarship! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hohC4t #NRFFoundation #StudentProgram #RetailCareers #NRF2025 #YoungProfessionals #NYC

What an amazing two days at the National Retail Federation Talent Acquisition Group Meeting! We were honored to convene retail’s top talent leaders at Under Armour's Baltimore campus last week to explore the future of retail hiring, from AI strategy and workforce planning to legislative updates and dynamic breakout sessions. The collaboration and insights shared reaffirm our commitment to building a stronger, more innovative retail workforce. 🚀 A huge thank you to our speakers, partners, and attendees. And thank you to Under Armour for being our host! #NRFFoundation #RetailTalent #RetailCareers #TalentAcquisition #RetailInnovation

🎧 Listen now NRF Foundation Executive Director Adam Lukoskie joins host Ron Thurston to explore the often-overlooked moments that truly shape career growth and team development. 💬 Adam reminds us that it’s not formal programs, but everyday conversations that make the biggest impact. He shares: The three questions every leader should ask their team Why stretch projects are key to growth How “you are the driver of your own career” And how the NRF Foundation is building the next generation of retail leaders Development starts with intention, and small moments can change everything. https://lnkd.in/dyvVvZAr

This week the National Retail Federation Talent Acquisition Group convened 40 retail talent leaders from 25 brands at Under Armour's Baltimore new HQ to explore internal mobility, AI trends, workforce planning, federal and state policy and the future of the talent acquisition team and structure. Thank you to Lori Opiola and her team for hosting, our advisory board (Justin Smith, Michelle Weber, Eric Schelling, Rachel Allen, SPHR and Paloma DeNardis) for the thoughtful agenda and Adam Godson and Joshua Secrest at Paradox and Charlotte E. Lysohir at Guild for sharing insights and asking the hard questions. #NRFFoundation #TalentAcquisition #Retail 

🚨 Deadline Alert: October 20! 🚨 Are you a college student passionate about retail and store leadership? The NRF Foundation Retail Management Scholarship supported by CVS Health Foundation® is your chance to earn a $10,000 tuition scholarship 💸 and a trip to NYC 🗽 to attend the 2026 NRF Foundation Student Program! ✅ Open to undergrads in 2-year or 4-year programs ✅ Must be interested in retail careers, especially store leadership ✅ Application includes: Written statement Short video response Resume Unofficial transcript 🎯 At the NRF Foundation Student Program, you’ll connect with CVS Health and other top retail recruiters, hear from industry leaders, and explore potential retail career pathways. Apply now before it’s too late! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEMUFbBw 📅 Deadline: October 20 Share with a college student you know! #NRFFoundation #RetailCareers #ScholarshipOpportunity #CVSHealth #StudentProgram #RetailLeadership #NYC2026

🎓 Students, Don’t Miss Out! Our Virtual Career Fair is happening TODAY until 2 PM ET! Whether you're exploring career paths, looking for internships, or ready to land your first job, this is your chance to connect with industry professionals, ask questions, and discover exciting opportunities. ✅ Drop in anytime before 2 PM 💬 Chat with recruiters 📈 Learn about roles across departments Let’s build your future, together. https://lnkd.in/dvwzkKcE #CareerFair #VirtualEvent #StudentOpportunities #Networking #FutureReady

We're very excited about the NRF Business of Retail Initiative at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.

📢 Join us this Friday, October 3rd, from 10 AM to 2 PM ET for the NRF Foundation Virtual Career Fair, your chance to connect directly with top retailers hiring for internships and entry-level roles. Whether you're passionate about merchandising, marketing, supply chain, or store leadership, this is your opportunity to: ✅ Meet recruiters from leading retail brands ✅ Explore career paths across the industry ✅ Take the next step toward your dream job 💻 It’s virtual. It’s free. It’s built for you. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dvwzkKcE #RetailCareers #NRFFoundation #CareerFair #RetailMajors #Internships #EntryLevelJobs #FutureOfRetail

We're excited to announce The Door - A Center of Alternatives, as the 2026 NRF Foundation RISE Up Partner of the Year, presented by Old Navy. For over two decades, The Door has been a powerhouse in youth development, offering retail career training and wraparound support to more than 11,000 young people annually in New York City. Through its implementation of our RISE Up training and credentialing program, The Door equips youth with the skills and confidence to thrive in retail careers from day one. 💬 “The Door has been an extraordinary partner with the NRF Foundation in expanding access to retail careers to young people in New York City,” said Adam Lukoskie, NRF Foundation Executive Director. 💬 “Together, we are unlocking even more on-ramps into retail — an industry that thrives when it invests in the potential of young people,” added Horacio Barbeito, President and CEO of Old Navy. 👏 Congratulations to The Door, we're excited to celebrate you this January at the NRF Foundation Honors. #RISEUp #NRFFoundationHonors #RetailCareers #YouthDevelopment #TheDoorNYC #OldNavy #RetailLeadership #OpportunityForAll #NRF2026

🌟 Recruiter Chats continue this week! Connect with retail's top recruiters now by joining one of our virtual recruiter chats, happening all week! And don't forget to register for Friday's Virtual Career Fair, where students can apply for internships and entry-level roles. Friday from 10 A.M. ET - 2 P.M. ET. Don't miss out!! 📅 This Week’s Lineup: 🕔 All sessions start at 5:00 P.M. ET Sept. 29, Monday 🏢DICK'S Sporting Goods, Gap Inc. & Belk Sept. 30, Tuesday 🏢Under Armour, The TJX Companies, Inc., Tractor Supply Company & CVS Health Oct. 1, Wednesday 🏢Kohl's Campus, Brilliant Earth, Wayfair, & ZARA Oct. 2, Thursday 🏢Ross Stores, Inc., Meijer, & Lands' End Don’t miss your chance to meet recruiters, ask questions, and explore career opportunities. Register now!💬 https://lnkd.in/dTqb5iWA #RecruiterChats #CareerConnections #CollegeCareers #Networking #HiringEvents