MBAs On Campus

Forté provides MBA women and allies with the tools they need to prepare for fulfilling, significant careers in business. We are here to support you as you amplify the voices of others and engage classmates in the mission of Forté.

Forté MBA Ambassadors

Forté Ambassadors serve as campus champions of Forté by communicating important information about Forté programs and events to students in our MBA partner school programs. Ambassadors also serve as a liaison between Forté and each program’s Graduate Women in Business and Allies for Gender Equity student organizations. Any current or incoming MBA student from a Forté MBA Partner School may sign up to become an MBA Ambassador. Holding this position is a great way to hone servant leadership skills, network with women MBAs at other Forté Partner Schools, and model the mission of Forté. An MBA Ambassador resume book will be shared with our corporate partners in the fall.

Interested in becoming a Forté MBA Ambassador? Email Toni Phelan, MBA Program Manager.

Resources for MBA Ambassadors

AMBASSADOR OVERVIEW

As a Forté MBA Ambassador, you represent not only the organization, but also our partner schools, corporate partners, and community of 116,000+ members. Please keep our mission and values in mind as you promote Forté on your campus.

We highly encourage you to use the following materials and resources as you promote the Forté brand, programming, and events. Please see our MBA Ambassador Academic Year Calendar for a breakdown of your monthly responsibilities throughout the academic year.

Be sure to check the Forté website and the MBA Ambassador Slack channel on a regular basis for the most up-to-date event and programming information.

Don’t forget to update your LinkedIn page to share your MBA Ambassador status. (Instructions for updating LinkedIn)

Liaise with Mission-Aligned Student Organizations

As a Forté MBA Ambassador, it’s important to collaborate with student leaders from Mission-aligned student organizations — like Graduate Women in Business and Allies for Gender Equity — at your business school. Please ensure that these groups have up-to-date information regarding Forté benefits and upcoming leadership conferences. A few actions to consider:

Connect directly. Reach out to mission-aligned student organizations to see how you may be able to best share information with their membership base.
Facilitate an Introduction. Connect the President (or Co-Presidents) and Vice President with Forté staff via email. Doing so will help mission-aligned student leaders and members receive up-to-date information directly from Forté.
Present to Members. Share information about Forté with the student organization’s executive board or at a general membership meeting. Encourage members to join Forté if they have not already.

Plan and Facilitate Summer Meet-Ups

Forté Summer Meet-Ups provide an opportunity to engage with the Forté community close to home. As a Forté MBA Ambassador, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a casual networking event. The purpose of this event is to allow for current Forté MBA Launchers (people preparing to apply to MBA Programs), current MBA students at Forté partner schools, and Forté alumni currently living in your area to network and connect. Forté Staff will work with you to promote the event and share registration information at regular intervals. Our team will also provide you with a host kit, and support you throughout the planning process to ensure your event is a success.

GET STARTED

Step 1: Claim Your MBA Student Professional Access Pass

Gain access to webinars, conferences, programs, and Job Alerts through your MBA Student Professional Access Pass. Many of the other Forté resources do require you to sign up for this free Forté membership to gain access

Step 2: Upload Your Résumé to the Forté Job Center and join the MBA Ambassador Resume Book

Submit your resume to the Forté Job Center, which allows you to customize your job search and access job postings from Fortune 500 companies. You need to claim your MBA Student Professional Access Pass in order to access the system. Please follow these detailed instructions by Oct. 15, 2024 to ensure you are included in the MBA Ambassador Resume Book.

Step 3: Join Forté Access Network (FAN)

This exclusive network will help you stay connected to Forté — and each other — throughout your MBA journey and beyond. FAN allows you to directly message peers and start connecting with the 4,000+ women and allies already in this online network. Registration instructions for FAN can be found here.

SPREAD THE WORD

These resources are designed to support marketing efforts that are related to Forté programming, events, and activities.

Forté Overview Presentation An overview of the mission, values, and impact of Forté.
Forté Promotional Flyer Spread the word about Forté at on-campus events and activities.
MBA Ambassador LinkedIn: Background Banners Promote your Forté MBA Ambassadorship on LinkedIn.
Free MBA Student Professional Access Pass: Social Copy & Graphic Make sure your classmates are Forté members. Complimentary membership is available to current MBA students.
MBA Takeoff + MBA Conferences Promo Please share these opportunities with incoming MBA women and allies:
Forté Marketing Pass-Along Emails. These pass-along emails can be used to share information about important resources, including communications designed for:
- Claiming the Free MBA Student Professional Access Pass
- Exploring professional opportunities in the Forté Job Center

LEVEL UP

Prepare for a career in business leadership by registering for an upcoming leadership conference, participating in ongoing professional development, or submitting a nomination for a prestigious award.

Online Events and Workshops | Ongoing

Participate in programming that is designed to make you a better leader. Each live, online event is an opportunity to learn directly from leading experts, authors, and representatives from top companies and business schools.

Edie Hunt Inspiration Award | Nomination Deadline: Dec. 13, 2024

Named in honor of Forté’s Board Chair Emeritus, Edie Hunt, this annual recognition celebrates the impact of impressive MBA students who have made contributions to their school or community to advance women in business leadership. Winners will be announced at the MBA Women’s Leadership Conference in June.

2025 Fall MBA Women’s Virtual Leadership Conference | Oct. 3, 2025

Learn from the unique perspectives and experiences of highly-successful women in business – all of whom will share their industry insights on pressing topics in management and leadership. You will also have access to representatives from Forté corporate partners looking to connect with high-potential MBA students (like you) during the Virtual Career Expo.

Please contact Toni Phelan, MBA Program Manager, with any questions.

Forté MBA Campus Club Award

Each year, Forté will identify and honor an MBA student organization that actively promotes, supports, and exemplifies the mission of advancing women in business with the Forté MBA Campus Club Award. The winning organization will receive a $500 cash award. The 2025 award recipient will be announced during the MBA Women’s Leadership Conference Partner Meeting on June 12, 2025 in Denver, CO.

Application Process: Forté Partner Schools on-campus student clubs who support the goal of More Women Leading are eligible to apply. This includes Graduate Women in Business (GWiB) clubs and Allies for Gender Equity or Men As Allies clubs. Other Forté mission-aligned student organizations (such as leadership councils, affinity groups, and industry-specific clubs) may also apply. The application process will be open from April 1 - May 15, 2025. A complete application must be submitted by the deadline.

Graduate Women in Business (GWiB) Organizations

Graduate Women in Business (GWiB) clubs, and other mission-aligned student organizations, support the goal of More Women Leading. Groups such as leadership councils, affinity groups, and industry-specific clubs may also fit this definition. GWiB clubs and others in the business school community can benefit from learning about the free or low-cost resources, activities, and events available through the Forté partnership.

Is your GWiB or mission-aligned student organization interested in working with Forté? Email Toni Phelan, MBA Program Manager.

Allies for Gender Equity/Men As Allies Club Leaders

To achieve gender equity, we need everyone to understand why it matters and how to get involved. Forté’s Allies for Gender Equity initiative provides inspiration and instruction to everyone engaging in the gender equity conversation.

Request our MBA Toolkit to launch — or grow — an Allies for Gender Equity group in your business school.

Is your Allies for Gender Equity group interested in working with Forté? Email Toni Phelan, MBA Program Manager.