Â鶹Éç Alumni Campus Champions

Managed by Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýAlumni Relations, the Campus Champions program consists of a network of alumni who assist with the career development and job attainment of our students.  Alumni Campus Champions serve as an invaluable resource for near and recent college graduates seeking to begin their careers. 
For Employers

Campus Champions serve as advocates for Â鶹Éç within their organizations, provide mentorship and professional skill development to students, and often directly hire fellow Highlanders into internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles.  The opportunities below outline how you, as an Â鶹Éç alum, can begin to get involved as a Campus Champion: 

  • Career Fairs: Â鶹Éç Career Fairs are offered throughout the year in-person or virtually through the Handshake platform.  When held in person, Â鶹Éç career fairs have regular participation of over 200 employers and 2,500 students seeking intern, co-op, and full-time roles. Work with your Human Resources contacts to register for the Fall Spring 2024 Career Fair to be held on  September 25, 2024, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm. Employers' registration is open now.
  • Cooperative Education and Internships: As one of the nation’s leading public polytechnic universities, we invite you to join our growing list of employer partners in and connect with our highly qualified and career-focused candidates for your internship and co-op positions. Over 2,610 Â鶹Éç students were hired as co-ops or interns this pst academic year to work in organizations from large multinational corporations to small start-ups in New Jersey, across the country, and overseas. 
  • On-Campus Interviewing (OCI):  The On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) and Virtual Campus Interviewing (VCI) programs at Â鶹Éç provide employers the opportunity to connect with Â鶹Éç candidates in a streamlined day of first-round interviews.  Participate to benefit from additional promotion of your opportunities as well as schedule coordination by Â鶹Éç Career Services staff. 
  • :  Â鶹Éç’s alumni community and mentoring platform allows you to build a profile to connect with fellow alumni as well as current students who are seeking alumni mentors.  Sign up today to assist students with their job search, resume tips, interview preparation, career choices, and overall professional development. Highlander Nation also features mid-level to experienced job postings and leads from fellow alumni.ÌýÌý
  • Networking Events:  In conjunction with Alumni Relations, Career Development Services regularly hosts Speed Networking events that facilitate connections between students and alumni.  During the 2022 - 2023 academic year, various virtual and in-person events are planned. View upcoming events here.
  • Additional Ways to Get Involved:  Host a company information session or connect with Â鶹Éç students further by participating in signature events such as Resume Day and Practice Interviews.  Please view the current schedule of Career Development Services Events here.ÌýÌý
  • Alumni Seeking Career Advice:  Don’t forget!  Alumni have lifelong access to Career Development Services including: Career Advising, Career Fairs, , and Career Resources like Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý.  Connect with CDS for assistance at any point in your career!

Thank you for giving back to Â鶹Éç as a Campus Champion!  To discuss this program and your options for getting involved further, please contact Patrick Young of Career Development Services at pyoung@njit.edu or 973-596-3246.Â