Engage and Volunteer

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Engage and Volunteer

Showcase your expertise and promote your organization through RIT's Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education. Connect directly with our dynamic student community by participating in opportunities such as contributing to career and job search programs and panels, becoming a valued member of our Employer Advisory Board, and more.

Explore RIT's recruitment events, job postings, panels, and workshops – conveniently accessible on our career platform RIT Career Connect, powered by Symplicity. Learn more

Share Your Expertise

Taking part in our career programs is a great way to share your knowledge and promote your organization while guiding students toward success in their job search. Career Services provides a variety of options for you to connect with students, both on campus and virtually. Get started by reaching out to us at careerservices@rit.edu to explore participation in our student programs. Your insights can make a lasting impact on the future workforce.

Career Workshops

Empower RIT Tigers on their career journey by leading a workshop tailored to co-op and graduating students. Share your expertise in essential career and job search areas such as resume and cover letter writing, effective interviewing techniques, networking strategies, or any other topics that resonate with your industry insight.

Panels

Inspire the next generation of professionals by being a guest speaker on panels during our student programs. As a panelist, you will have the opportunity to address students' questions about entering the workforce, offer a glimpse into your field, and provide valuable insights based on your industry experience.

Mock Interview Day

Volunteer for mock interviews to help students refine their interview skills and enhance their confidence. Offer constructive feedback on general behavioral questions and network with emerging talent. Learn more

Portfolio Reviews

Share your industry knowledge directly with students, providing constructive insights to help shape their professional portfolios. Offer advice to students eager to learn from your experience and engage in valuable networking opportunities.

Classroom Speaker

Become a classroom speaker in our co-op prep courses, an in-depth professional development course embedded into the majority of students' academic plans. As a guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to offer valuable insights and practical advice, preparing students for their first co-op or internship experiences.

Engage with Students

Ignite meaningful connections with the future leaders of your industry by engaging with our students. Whether through student clubs, affinity groups, networking events, or the Tigers Connect networking platform, there are a variety of ways to connect with our talented pool of students. Strengthen your brand recognition, share insights, and foster relationships that extend beyond traditional boundaries. Your involvement can help shape the professional journeys of emerging talent.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Connect directly with the talent you seek by engaging with students through RIT student clubs and organizations. It's a straightforward way to interact with motivated individuals and discover the skills and perspectives they bring.

Affinity Groups and Organizations

Cultivate connections with diverse students through RIT affinity groups and organizations. By engaging with these career-related affinity groups, employers can establish relationships with students who share career interests while enhancing the inclusivity of their recruitment efforts.

Networking Events

By participating in our networking events, you can actively showcase your organization, build relationships with students, and explore potential recruitment opportunities.

Tigers Connect

Leverage the power of the Tigers Connect networking platform to conveniently and effectively engage with our talented student community. Build connections, share insights about your organization, and explore potential collaborations.

Partner with RIT

Partner with RIT and put your organization on a path toward something amazing. Whether you'd like to collaborate on research, develop solutions for corporations, or more, RIT has the connections that lead to success. Learn more

Employer Advisory Board

Elevate RIT's excellence by joining Career Services' Employer Advisory Board where industry leaders contribute their expertise to shape one of the nation's top universities. With your insights, we can expand RIT’s strong reputation for academic excellence and further strengthen our renowned cooperative education program.

For more information about the Employer Advisory Board, contact Senior Associate Director for Employer Relations Michelle Magee at 585-475-2301 or mamoce@rit.edu. We're excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you in advancing RIT's commitment to academic and career excellence.

Current Representatives

  • Amplify Education
  • Bank of America (Consumer Bank)
  • Carestream Health Inc.
  • Chameleon Consulting Group
  • CooperVision
  • Define Design Deploy Corp. dba D3
  • Eastman Kodak Company
  • Ecolab
  • Enel X
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Foundry Digital LLC.
  • General Dynamics Mission Systems
  • Google
  • IBM
  • Innovative Solutions
  • Intel Corporation
  • Iron Galaxy Studios
  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • MathWorks
  • Micron Technology, Inc.
  • Mindex
  • Paramount Technologies
  • Paychex Inc.
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Qualitrol Company LLC (A Fortive Company)
  • Retail Business Services, a proud company of Ahold Delhaize
  • Rochester Software Associates, Inc.
  • Security Risk Advisors
  • The MITRE Corporation
  • The Raymond Corp
  • Virtuous Consulting Services, LLC
  • Xerox Corporation