Strategic Corporate Partnerships

Sponsoring student research or projects is an excellent way to engage students. Business Process Center projects, capstone projects, engineering senior design projects and case study projects offer real-world experience, enrich learning and challenge students to deliver their best academic performance. Because U of I students consistently rise to the occasion, your organization will benefit.

Create opportunities to address your strategic workforce development goals while helping U of I students gain industry insight and professional experience. We work with industry partners to identify experiential learning opportunities that can allow students to connect potential with future employers. To learn more about these programs, contact careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6122.

• Internships allow students to explore and obtain real-world experience in a career field of interest, while providing employers the opportunity to build relationships with future employees.
• Externships are opportunities for students to shadow a professional in their prospective industry’s setting, confirm they are on the right career path and make industry connections. Students often earn academic credit instead of pay.  
• In cooperative education (co-op) opportunities, students alternate semesters of academic study with terms of full-time (paid) employment related to their academic and career goals. A co-op participant can gain up to a year of career experience before graduating. Many employers use their co-op program as an important source for future talent. 

By supporting students through undergraduate scholarships or graduate fellowships, your corporation can truly change the future. U of I recruits the highest achieving students, and your investment allows the university to attract these students and fulfill a financial need. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Give back to the community and students by supporting volunteer service activities. Programs like Alternative Service Break foster a lifelong commitment to civic engagement in our students while making a positive impact on communities across the nation and world. To inquire about these opportunities, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Contribute to programs that support students in times of need, such as the Vandal Food Pantry or designated funds that provide financial assistance to students in emergency situations. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Grow your brand awareness by supporting programs and events. You can sponsor competitions, conferences, performances and concerts. These activities contribute to a vibrant community and help students build strong personal and professional networks. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Engage your employees to help U of I students gain professional knowhow. From judging the Engineering Design EXPO, to participating in the entrepreneurship speaker series or the Vandal Mentor Network, opportunities abound to share your business acumen, insights and stories with students. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Build your brand on campus by targeting sponsorship opportunities. Sponsor student activities like concerts, lectures, athletic events, career fairs and personalized recruiting events. You also can support University of Idaho hallmark programs like the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Ag Days, Engineering Design EXPO or 4-H Robotics. To learn more,  email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Grow a partnership with U of I by supporting our many innovative signature programs, such as those below. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

• McCall Outdoor Science School is Idaho’s only publicly operated K-12 outdoor school. MOSS offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience for Idaho youth, graduate students, teachers and the local community. Operating since 2001, MOSS has hosted more than 40,000 K-12 students, and 250+ resident graduate students have completed their master’s degrees on site.
• U of I STEM Education Initiative brings unique and impactful programs together from our on-campus preschool to graduate school, that prepare and inspire students to enter and succeed in STEM fields. U of I has awarded more than half of the bachelor’s degrees related to STEM in the state of Idaho.
• Barker Capital Management and Trading Program provides hands-on experience with capital markets, commodities and risk management. The program uses real trading platforms and real donor-supplied capital.

Donations of equipment, software and supplies help keep facilities and programs up-to-date and business relevant. We greatly appreciate in-kind gifts, which help defray costs and focus resources in areas of highest need. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Supporting new and existing facilities and laboratories can provide a corporate naming opportunity and allows you or your company to make a lasting impact on the student experience at U of I. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Endowed chairs and professorships are critical to ensuring U of I can recruit and retain top-quality faculty. Excellent faculty members mean superior educational and research outcomes, and more and larger research grants. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Research is at the heart of the university. When you support research performed at U of I, you invest not only in bright, innovative minds but also in the advancement of industries such as yours. These visionaries — both faculty and students — ask questions, create products and solve problems. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Provide a matching gift program for your employees to encourage their philanthropy and increase the impact of their gift on U of I. To find out if your company offers gift matching, contact your human resources representative. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

Handshake is the only job listing and campus interviewing service that provides employers with the ability to directly interact with University of Idaho students and alumni.

U of I’s semi-annual career fairs provide an outstanding opportunity to connect with students and recruit top talent for jobs and internships. We also offer interview space following the fairs and an employer hospitality event after each career fair.

Many individual colleges hold networking events the night before career fairs, where employers can mingle in a casual setting with students who are interested in their companies. To learn more, email Strategic Corporate Partnerships or call 208-885-1712.

We can arrange a private space on campus to conduct candidate interviews at no cost. We also offer resources to student candidates for phone and virtual interviews if you’re unable to come to campus. To learn more, contact at careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6122.

Speaking to a class of students studying your area of expertise is a great opportunity to get your organization’s information in front of a captive audience. Contact us to learn more about in-class speaking opportunities: careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6122.

Employers can host targeted groups of students to visit their offices and workplaces. Employers gain visibility among potential employees, and students gain insights into real-world working environments. Contact us to learn more: careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6122. 

Hosting an informational table on campus in the Bruce M. Pitman Center, Idaho Student Union Building or select student-focused events is a great way to reach out to a large number of students. Contact us to learn more: careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6122. 

Our Distinguished Employer Partnership and Premium Services programs provide unique opportunities such as enhanced branding across the school year and tailored connection points beyond our complimentary services. Contact us to learn more: careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6122. 

Undergraduate and graduate certificates are ideal for professionals who do not want a master’s or doctoral degree, but who are seeking a basic understanding of techniques and applications within a specific discipline.

U of I’s online college courses and degree programs are backed with the same quality of education as our on-campus programs. Your employees have the flexibility to complete coursework during times that fit their schedule.

The Energy Executive Course (EEC) provides utility leaders with comprehensive analysis of the industry’s top challenges and opportunities, as well as training for executives to enhance industry knowledge, leadership and professional effectiveness. 

U of I’s campus centers throughout the state partner with their industry neighbors and develop specific solutions to meet their needs.

Coeur d’Alene | Email | 208-667-2588
Boise | Email | 208-334-2999
Idaho Falls | Email | 208-757-5450