Launch 2025

RETHINKING ORIENTATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE

In a matter of three decades, the world went from the dawn of the internet to Google to YouTube to TikTok. Then the world was flipped upside down with AI.

Google gives us 400 million results when we search. The average YouTube watch time is 2‒3 minutes. TikTok videos average just 15 seconds. And now ChatGPT gives us custom responses with everything everywhere all at once. Students consume information differently than ever before, so we must match our design and delivery approach with their consumption habits. New Student Orientation requires a paradigm shift in how we think about educational production…and they need us now more than ever.

Welcome to NSO Season Launch where we’ll strategize, innovate, prepare, and collaborate to Advance Education That Transforms Lives℠!

!Joe Urbanski, Managing Director
in cahoots with Alix and Jason

HYATT PLACE PRINCETON, NJ

Below you’ll find our collective purpose at Launch, a schedule overview, the agenda for each day, and all the logistics to get you there and back.

Rookies are invited to the Meet & Greet on Wednesday and then attend only Day 1 on Thursday. Lodging will be reserved for Wednesday night. Confirm your schedule with the Team Performance Specialists.

MISSION–TEAM–SELF

Company events offered at no charge to CE Collaborators, intentionally designed and required for professional advancement, team building, collaborative preparation, and personal growth.

CE will provide training and development, offer certifications and licenses to those who qualify, showcase new shows and seminars, prepare for Peak Season, and onboard new team members.

Collaborators will be energized, engaged, and empowered to rise to their next level of performance, as well as encouraged and challenged during training exercises to demonstrate, debrief, and/or deal with hecklers and technology mishaps via simulations of real event issues that are designed to stretch capabilities and comfort zones. Let’s do this! 🙌🏼

OUR SCHEDULE / YOUR AGENDA

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PRE-LAUNCH: TUESDAY NIGHT

6:30-8:30p: Optional Meet & Greet dinner (paid by the company)

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 8:30a–8:30p (Returners & Rookies)

The day is long, simulating the reality of NSO Season.
This is the day we laugh, learn, and stretch.
Lunch and dinner are provided by the company.
Rookies may depart any time after 6:15pm or stay for dinner and then leave by 9pm.

DAY 2: THURSDAY, 8:30a–4p (Returners only)

There’s an optional morning session for training and development.
Please help the Productions Team break down the room so they can quickly get to their debriefing meeting.
You’re welcome to stick around and grab dinner together.

ACCOMODATIONS & REIMBURSEMENTS

Lodging is provided for everyone on Tuesday night and then for returners on Wednesday night.

Total travel costs up to $150 will be reimbursed. The Company may provide a grant to reimburse above this limit on a case-by-case basis.

Continental breakfast is provided by the hotel. The company will provide lunch, snacks, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages during the event.

Master Level Cast Members will have all expenses paid, including travel, lodging, and meals.

GETTING THERE

Hyatt Place Princeton

3565 US 1
Princeton, NJ 08540
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DRIVING: Princeton is less than 60 miles from NYC, Philly, and Easton.

PRINCETON JUNCTION: NJ Transit offers trains and buses from major surrounding metropolitan cities and other stops along the way. Check the schedule and get your tickets early here.