Virtual Partnership Conference
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Last Updated: Jul 17, 2024, 01:06 PM
2024 Virtual SIU Partnership Conference
Educate | Experience | Employ
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024: 10a - 3p CST
The SIUC Career Development Center invites you to experience our 2nd Annual Virtual Partnership Conference. We will be discussing why our students match the team members that you're looking for, how we can partner with your organization, and tools to give you the best and simplest recruiting experience around.
Conference Registration Fee:
- Early Bird (Open to June 21st): $40
- Registration (June 22ndto July 8th): $50
- Same Day Registration (July 9th): $55
Agenda
Welcome
Session 1 – Forging Connections: Exploring Paths to Employer Partnerships
Learn the new and exciting ways the Career Development Center has been adding employer recruitment events to its partnership list.
Session 2 – Unlocking Opportunities: Exploring Micro-Internships with Parker Dewey
Learn how your company can use Micro-Internships to help with short-term projects, and how you can build connections with talented students.
Session 3 – Building Inclusive Futures: Hot Topics in DEI with Amy Hull, M.Ed, Paycor Inc
Learn about hot topics with Amy Hull, the First Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at Paycor, Inc
Lunch Break
Session 4– Navigating Accessibility: Ensuring Workforce Accommodation Compliance
Learn how to better retain your current talent, stay in legal compliance, and build an inclusive workforce with reasonable accommodations.
Session 5 – Strategies for Attracting Talent through Environmental Initiatives
Learn about the needs of students who are looking for companies with green or sustainable initiatives during their job search.
Session 6 – Bridging the Gap: Attracting Today’s Students to Your Company & Meeting Workforce Expectations
Learn about the benefits of positive leadership and management. Jaime Cox, D.D.S, Owner of Town Dental discuss how she has managed to engage her team and create an amazing group environment.
Prize Session – Stay & Win for chance to win FREE registration for upcoming Fall Job and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Sept 17th
***Registration fee is non-refundable
Employer Quotes
"It is wonderful the effort that SIU is investing in its students to promote success postgraduate. I wish these services were offered when I was in school."
"Amazing information and our company started using Handshake more frequently."
"I am very excited about the opportunities offered on and off campus, specifically the department specific speaking opportunities and externships."
"The SIUC Virtual Partnership Conference was a great way to get to know the faculty that makes it happen on campus. It gave me insight into how I can serve them as a partner and serve their students as an employer. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to get involved with SIUC in the future."
"This was a very well-rounded conference. There was a basic training on the Handshake app, discussion on how to appeal to students, how students could be helpful to an organization, and opportunities both on campus and off campus to connect with potential candidates. A lot of great information was shared today."