Humanizing Recruitment: Where Innovation Meets Connection
Thursday, July 17th at the Career Connections Center
Friday, July 18th at the Career Connections Center
The Career Engagement Summit is a conference that allows recruiters to interact, connect, and engage with the University of Florida community and fellow recruiters. This conference addresses critical topics impacting college recruitment and fosters participant engagement in partnering with the flagship institution of the state of Florida for their talent needs. The Career Engagement Summit is the premier professional development event for employers and kicks off the upcoming recruiting season.
In addition to the great connections you can make at the summit, your attendance also allows a recruiter to earn continuing education credits from SHRM.
REGISTRATION FEES PER PERSON
Complimentary Pre-Conference Sessions & Reception
Career Engagement Summit: $75 Per Person (Late registration date: 7/1/25)
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Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Career Connections Center: |
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Session |
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11:00 AM - 11:05 AM |
Welcome by the Career Connections Center (C3) |
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11:05 AM - 11:35 AM |
Interactive Networking |
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11:35 AM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch and Networking |
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
Pre-Conference Session: Presentation and Q&A |
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1:30 PM – 1:40 PM |
Break |
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1:40 PM – 2:00 PM |
C3 Tour |
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Session: Presentation |
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3:00PM – 4:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Session: Faculty & Staff Panel |
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Employer, Faculty, and Staff Mixer |
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Friday July 18, 2025, at the Career Connections Center: |
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Session |
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
Check-In, Breakfast & Networking |
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8:30 AM – 8:35 AM |
Welcome |
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8:35 AM – 8:50 AM |
Opening Session with UF Senior Leadership |
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8:50 AM – 9:10 AM |
The State of Recruitment at UF & Beyond |
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9:10 AM – 9:20 AM |
Career Influencer Award Recognition |
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9:20 AM – 9:45 AM |
Bridging Talent and Tech: An Interactive Recruitment Challenge |
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9:45 AM – 10:00 AM |
Refreshment Break |
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Breakout Session #1 for Experienced Recruiters: |
For New Recruiters: |
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11:00 AM – 11:15 AM |
Connect & Engage: Networking Break |
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11:15 AM – 12:15 PM |
Peer to Peer: Table Talks |
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12:15 PM – 1:15 PM |
Lunch |
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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM |
Keynote Address |
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1:15 PM – 1:30 PM |
Connect & Engage: Networking Break |
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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Breakout Session #2 for Experienced Recruiters: |
For New Recruiters: |
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
General Session: Student Panel |
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3:30 PM – 3:45 PM |
General Session: Guest Speaker |
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3:45 PM – 4:00 PM |
Setting the Stage for Recruiting Success/Wrap-Up |
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