Corporate Partner Program

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Engineering Career Services

Corporate Partner Program

Engineering Career Services (ECS) offers a unique Corporate Partnership Program for companies seeking to expand their presence on campus. The program enables companies to strengthen relationships with the college's more than 8,000 students and to support ECS efforts in preparing students for successful careers. ECS Corporate Partners receive priority and personal attention for sourcing and targeting student talent, department contacts, and other key resources within the college.

Current Corporate Partners - listing of partner companies and their sponsorship levels

All ECS Corporate Partners receive the following benefits:
  • Preference in scheduling ECS recruiting activities, including career fairs, company information sessions, and interviews
  • Visibility to students through a presence on the ECS website and in ECS facilities
  • Preference in participation in special events and activities
  • Enhanced promotional efforts to students regarding corporate recruiting activities
  • Additional customized services and assistance from ECS staff
  • Tax deduction for charitable portion of contribution (tax deduction is equal to the contribution less the estimated value of the benefits listed below)


    • Additional Benefits

    Platinum Partner Benefits (Estimated Value: $2,250)

    $6,000 or more

    • Two complimentary company info sessions (includes room rental, equipment, and food for up to 40 students)
    • Registration for one table with up to four representatives to attend the Fall or Spring Engineering Career Fair
    • ECS reserved parking for on-campus recruiting (up to 20 single-day permits or bagged meters)
    • Free access to ECS searchable, online resume database
    • Complimentary lunch/reception with College of Engineering student leaders (up to 10 total student and/or company attendees)
    Gold Partner Benefits (Total Value: $1,350)

    $3,000 - $5,999
    • One complimentary company info session (includes room rental, equipment, and food for up to 40 students)
    • Registration for one table with up to two representatives to attend the Fall or Spring Engineering Career Fair
    • ECS reserved parking for on-campus recruiting (up to 10 single-day permits or bagged meters)
    • Free access to ECS searchable, online resume database
    Silver Partner Benefits (Total Value: $500)

    $1,500 - $2,999
    • One complimentary company info session (includes room rental and equipment only)
    • ECS reserved parking for on-campus recruiting (up to 5 single-day permits or bagged meters)
    • Free access to ECS searchable, online resume database


    To participate in this program or for more information, contact:
    Sarah Zehr, Assistant Dean & Director, Engineering Career Services,
    at 217/333-1960, or szehr@uiuc.edu

    The Corporate Partner brochure is also available as a pdf.