Shining a light on the wide world of communication and information careers

Future Leaders in Communication and Information (FLCI)—sponsored by the Division of Access and Engagement—is an immersive three-day summer program that introduces talented rising high school juniors and seniors to the various disciplines and career pathways within communication and information.

During the three-day camp, students attend hands-on workshops in journalism and media; advertising and public relations; communication studies, information sciences, and leadership development taught by university faculty and staff.

Students also engage with each other through team-based projects, participate in college readiness workshops, and connect with professionals in the field of communication and information through exposure to industry leaders. These activities help students complete a comprehensive team project and showcase their work to university staff and faculty at the end of the program.

Learning Outcomes

• Students learn about undergraduate communication and information majors by participating in hands-on learning with university faculty and staff.
• Students complete team-based projects where they design a campaign based on the four schools within the College of Communication and Information.
• Students participate in career exploration activities to learn about career opportunities across various public and private industries.
• Students interact with diverse industry leaders from the fields of communication and information.
• Students participate in college-readiness sessions and leadership development through workshops and group activities to help prepare for their future academic and career journey.