University Career Services Employer Partnership Program
Academic Year 2026-2027
Invest in Talent. Build Your Brand. Transform Student Success.
The University of Houston Career Services Employer Partnership Program provides organizations with meaningful opportunities to engage emerging talent, strengthen workforce pipelines, increase brand visibility, and support student career readiness through year-round partnerships.
As one of the nation's most diverse research universities, UH offers employers access to talented students and alumni prepared to contribute to the future workforce.
Partnership Levels
| Benefits | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | Centennial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Investment | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000+ |
| Employer Advisory Board Membership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recognition on Career Services Website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo Display in Career Services Reception Area | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Featured Employer Profile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Targeted Student Email Campaigns | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Priority Recruiting Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Resume Book Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Introductions to University Stakeholders | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Annual Talent Strategy Consultation | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Executive Roundtable Invitations | ✓ | ✓ |
Career Readiness & Student Success
Partner organizations may support one or more of the following initiatives:
- #Prepare4theFair Week
- STEM Careers Week
- Career Readiness Week
- Career Assessments
- Professional Headshots
- LinkedIn & Personal Branding Workshops
- Alumni Career Development Programs
- Professional Development Workshops
- Career Closet
- Student Travel Grants
- First-Generation Career Success Initiative
- Graduate Student Career Development
- Professional Conference Attendance
Sponsors receive recognition at sponsored events and in promotional materials.
Experiential Learning Sponsorships
Help students gain real-world experience by supporting:
- Company Treks
- Industry Site Visits
- Job Shadow Programs
- Student Consulting Projects
- Case Competitions
- Industry Challenges
- Micro-Internships
- Employer-Led Workshops
Experiential Learning Partner
Starting at $2,500
Benefits include:
- Employer branding
- Student engagement opportunities
- Recognition in event communications
- Direct talent pipeline development
Career Fair & Recruitment Benefits
Available to Gold, Platinum, and Centennial Partners
Included Benefits
- Career Fair registration fee waived
- Priority booth placement
- Resume book access
- Priority interview scheduling
- Event website recognition
- Digital signage recognition
- Social media recognition
- Recognition in student communications
UH Centennial Career Conference
Signature Sponsorship Opportunity
The UH Centennial Career Conference will bring together students, alumni, employers, faculty, and community leaders to celebrate 100 years of impact while exploring the future of talent and workforce development.
Includes:
- Exclusive presenting sponsor designation
- Opening remarks opportunity
- Premium logo placement
- Featured employer profile
- Premier exhibit space
- Executive networking reception access
- Student engagement session
- Resume book access
- Ten conference registrations
Includes:
- Featured logo placement
- Panel participation opportunity
- Premium exhibit space
- Resume book access
- Eight conference registrations
Includes:
- Conference recognition
- Exhibit space
- Resume book access
- Five conference registrations
Includes:
- Logo placement in conference materials
- Conference recognition
- Two conference registrations
Signature Sponsorship Opportunities
| Opportunity | Investment |
|---|---|
| UH Centennial Career Conference Presenting Sponsor | $15,000 |
| STEM Industry Showcase | $10,000 |
| Executive Networking Reception | $5,000 |
| Cougar Career Readiness Week | $5,000 |
| Employer-in-Residence Program | $2,500 |
| Executive Speaker Series | $2,500 |
| Career Closet Sponsor | $2,500 |
| Student Professional Development Fund | $2,500 |
Employer-in-Residence Program
Bring your organization directly to campus through:
- Coffee Chats
- Career Coaching
- Resume Reviews
- Industry Panels
- Networking Events
- Leadership Discussions
Why Partner with UH Career Services?
Employer Partners Gain Access To:
- Highly talented and diverse students
- Year-round recruiting opportunities
- Strategic employer branding
- Faculty and campus engagement opportunities
- Student leaders and organizations
- Experiential learning partnerships
- Workforce pipeline development
- Direct impact on student success
Contact
University of Houston Career Services
Torrence Douglas
tkdougla@central.uh.edu
University of Houston Career Services
Connecting Talent. Creating Opportunity. Building the Future Workforce.