The Retort

Career Services Employer Partnership

October 23rd, 2009 by Career Services For The Retort

The Employer Partnership program at Career Services began its second year on July 1st, offering employers enhanced visibility on campus. Opportunities range from recognition at career events and sponsorship of Career Services Student Advocates’ scholarships to hosting a table of students at the annual Etiquette Business Dinner, a networking and gourmet dining experience.

“The Employer Partnership program gives employers an innovative way to differentiate and brand their company on campus,” according to Patricia Reuss, director of Career Services, “and we’re excited to introduce our six 2009-10 Partners: Cherry Creek Radio, EideBailly, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, EBMS, KPMG, and St. Vincent Healthcare.” Based on evaluations from 2008-09 Partners, Career Services has fine-tuned its program to better meet employer needs, offering them more exposure at both COT and Senior Campuses. Employer Partnerships also have allowed Career Services to hire marketing interns, Victoria Fernandez Lorenzo-Arroyo (Fall 2008) and Xiaoyi Wang (Fall 2009), whose expertise helps promote both Career Services and its Partners.

This year Cherry Creek Radio has renewed its Platinum Partnership and according to Augie Aga, station manager, “The Employer Partnership has been better than I expected. Career Services has gone above and beyond as far as increasing our visibility on campus and to the public. It’s definitely been a great marketing investment.” CCR employs DJs, program directors, on-air engineers, sales and office assistants who demonstrate “character, courage, commitment, curiosity, and can use a calculator.” Exposure at MSUB helps CCR introduce more new people to the radio business, and Augie welcomes students of all majors to check out opportunities with the CCR team.