The University of Florida Career Connections Center is pleased to present our 2024 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.
2024 Summer Webinar Series
UF Recruiting 101: Recruitment Strategies Uncovered
Dates and Times:
Monday, May 20th at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 24th at 2:00 PM
Whether you are a new employer or re-engaging with UF, we want to ensure you have all the tools to begin a successful recruiting cycle. During this webinar, we will discuss the UF student profile, the recruiting cycle, goal setting, and branding strategies and help you identify ways to maximize your efforts. Recruitment is more than just attending a career fair and this webinar will help you understand how to create a well-rounded recruitment strategy at UF.
Aligning Meaningful Experiences to Curriculum and Learning Outcomes for Students
Dates and Times:
Monday, July 22nd at 11:00 AM
Friday, July 26th at 3:00 PM
Are you an employer eager to collaborate with academia to shape the future workforce? Join us for an insightful webinar, "Aligning Meaningful Experiences to Curriculum and Learning Outcomes for Students," designed to forge stronger connections between industry and education. This session will feature a panel of esteemed faculty and staff sharing their experiences and best practices on how employers can effectively partner with UF’s educational institutions for real-world opportunities in and beyond the classroom to enhance student learning. The focus will be on experiential learning activities, encompassing:
- Creative Immersion Activities
- Applied Case Studies
- Design Competitions
- Applied Capstones
- Project-Based Learning
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Projects
- Internships & Co-Ops
Key Benefits:
Understand how to align your industry needs with curriculum and learning outcomes.
Learn the benefits of engaging in experiential learning opportunities for both students and employers.
Gain insights into successful partnerships between faculty, staff, and industry leaders.
Discover innovative ways to integrate practical experiences into student education.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your organization's connection with academia and contribute to the development of the next generation of professionals. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative conversation. Our current panelists consist of UF's own Edward Latorre-Navarro, Ph.D., P.E., Director, IPPD and Mackenzie Donovan Project Manager, AI2 Center.
2024 Fall Webinar Series
Registration to Follow-up: Maximizing your Career Showcase ROI
Dates and Times:
Monday, August 26th at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive webinar, "Registration to Follow-up: Maximizing your Career Showcase ROI." Discover expert strategies to make the most of your investment in career fairs. From pre-event registration tips to post-fair follow-up tactics, learn how to engage with top talent, boost your brand visibility, and convert leads into hires. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your recruiting game and achieve unparalleled success at our upcoming career fairs.
Beyond the Brochure: Maintaining Engagement Post-Career Fairs
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, November 6th at 2:00 PM
Join us for this webinar titled "Beyond the Brochure: Maximizing Your Brand Presence On-Campus." During this webinar, we will not only discuss the importance of establishing a powerful brand presence on campus but also learn how to create that lasting impact through tailored campus initiatives, employer-hosted events, and more. Attending will give you valuable insights into curating experiences that resonate with today's students. Elevate your recruitment strategy by going "Beyond the Brochure" and explore how to establish a lasting brand presence that resonates with today’s applicants.
Innovative Strategies to Engage Early Talent – Industry Panel
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, November 20th at 2:00 PM
Join us on this webinar to discover cutting-edge early engagement tactics! Hear firsthand from some of our industry partners as they share their proven strategies to captivate first and second-year students. Elevate your recruitment game and forge lasting connections with tomorrow's talent pool. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to early engagement.
Questions Regarding Employer University?
For details on Employer University please contact Beline Lafayette, Manager for Industry Engagement, directly at bcherichel@ufl.edu or (352)294-1001.
Employer University Webinars
Employers can also register for all the webinars on the C3 website at https://career.ufl.edu/employers/employer-university/