The Career Engagement Summit is a drive-in 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 partner 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
- Panel and Reception with UF Faculty & Staff: Complimentary
- Career Engagement Summit: $75 Regular/$100 Late
Career Engagement Summit Schedule
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Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Career Connections Center: |
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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 Presentation with Marissa |
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11:35 AM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch and Networking with C3 and BCS |
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
Pre-Conference Session: Presentation and Q&A with BCS |
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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 with The AI² Center |
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3:00PM – 4:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Session: Faculty & Staff Panel with Edwina |
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Employer, Faculty, and Staff Mixer at C3 |
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Friday July 18, 2025, at Emerson Hall: |
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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 by the C3 |
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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 in Presidents Ballroom with Sarah |
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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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