2026 Employer University Webinar Series
The University of Florida Career Connections Center is pleased to present our 2026 Webinar Series! These webinars are a part of our Employer University initiative designed to empower employers with cutting-edge insights in college recruiting. Our webinar courses will elevate your proficiency in crucial hiring practices and emerging industry trends. Our mission is simple: to empower you to maximize your recruitment strategies, cultivate a compelling brand presence, and secure the brightest candidates from the University of Florida's distinguished talent pool.
We invite you to partake in these transformative learning opportunities by registering for our webinar courses. Each webinar will be offered twice, ensuring maximum accessibility to our viewers. Best of all, Employer University Webinars are entirely complimentary, and you have the added benefit of earning SHRM credit. Your success is our commitment, and we look forward to welcoming you to Employer University.
Employer University Webinars Will Help Employers
- Maximize your recruitment efforts
- Develop an influential employment brand at UF
- Save time, energy, and hiring costs
- Increase your recruitment ROI
- Successfully hire Florida’s finest
- 98% of past webinar attendees stated that they plan to incorporate the strategies learned in the webinar
- 98.5% of webinar attendees stated that they learned at least one technique related to college recruiting
- 97% of webinar attendees stated that Employer University courses helped them learn general information about the characteristics associated with today’s college students
How Can I Join the UF Employer University Spring Series?
Register today by using the provided ZOOM link below for an Employer University webinar course. You will receive SHRM credit once you complete the webinar.
April 2026
Students' Insights Shared by UF Career Coaches: Feedback From the 2025–2026 Recruiting Cycle
Description:
As the spring recruiting season wraps up, UF Career Coaches have spent an entire year hearing directly from students about their experiences navigating internships, job searches, employer interactions, and the recruiting landscape. This session brings those insights straight to employers.
Drawing from thousands of student appointments, drop ins, career fairs, employer events, and classroom engagements, UF Career Coaches will share what students said worked, what frustrated them, and what employers can do to better connect with today’s Gators. Paired with institutional engagement trends and student feedback data, this session will help employers strengthen their recruiting strategies for Fall 2026 and beyond.
Whether you're refining your campus outreach, evaluating your candidate experience, or looking to better understand the student perspective, this roundtable-style webinar will offer practical, student informed guidance to support more effective recruitment.
Key Takeaways:
- Hear the top themes students shared with UF Career Coaches throughout the year
- Understand student expectations for communication, timelines, and recruitment experiences
- Learn common barriers students face when engaging with employers
- Discover strategies to improve your visibility, approach, and relationship-building with students
- Gain student informed insights to strengthen your Fall 2026 recruitment plans
Date Options:
Wednesday the 15th - 3:00 PM (EST) - Register for the webinar here!
Friday the 17th- 11:00 AM (EST) - Register for the webinar here!
Questions Regarding Employer University?
For details on Employer University please contact Jesus Batista, Manager for Industry Engagement, directly at jesusbatista@ufl.edu or (352)273-2322.
Employer University Webinars
Select a video from below to view
What’s Working in College Recruiting Insights from University Engagement Experts
11-14-2025
The Follow-Through Maximizing Engagement After Career Showcase
10-10-2025
The Follow-Through Maximizing Engagement After Career Showcase
10-08-2025
Employers can also register for all the webinars on the C3 website at https://career.ufl.edu/employers/employer-university/