MBAs On Campus
Forté provides MBA students 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 BRAND Ambassadors
Forté Brand Ambassadors serve as campus champions of Forté by communicating important information about Forté programs and events to students in our MBA member 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 Member School may sign up to become an MBA Brand Ambassador. Holding this position is a great way to hone servant leadership skills, network with MBAs at other Forté Member Schools, and model the mission of Forté.
Interested in becoming a Forté MBA Ambassador? Email Toni Phelan, MBA Program Manager.
Resources for MBA Brand Ambassadors
AMBASSADOR OVERVIEW
As a Forté MBA Brand Ambassador, you represent not only the organization, but also our member schools, corporate members, and community of 125,000+ 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 Brand Ambassador Academic Year Calendar (coming soon) for a breakdown of your monthly responsibilities throughout the academic year.
Be sure to check the Forté website and your email 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 Ambassador status. (Instructions for updating LinkedIn)
Liaise with Mission-Aligned Student Organizations
As a Forté MBA Brand 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 Brand 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 Resume to the Forté Job Center
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.
Step 3: Join Forté on social media
Be sure to follow Forté on your favorite social media platforms so you can stay connected and easily share relevant posts with your network: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.com.
SPREAD THE WORD
These resources are designed to support marketing efforts that are related to Forté programming, events, and activities.
- Forté Overview Presentation (coming soon): An overview of the mission, values, and impact of Forté.
- Forté Promotional Flyer (coming soon): 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 Conference Promotion: Please share with all currently enrolled MBA students:
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- MBA Takeoff: more details will be shared in early 2026
- MBA Financial Services Fast Track & MBA Leadership Conference: more details will be shared in early 2026
- Forté Marketing Pass-Along Emails. These pass-along emails can be used to share information about important resources, including communications designed for:
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 | Nominations Open: Oct. 2, 2025
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 | Sept. 12, 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 member companies looking to connect with high-potential MBA students during the Virtual Career Expo.
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.
Application Process: Forté Member 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 for 2025 has ended.
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.
Support Gender Equality
When you help someone take a step in their business career, you’re not just opening doors – you’re investing in access, opportunity, and a more equitable future for the workplace.
