Industry Engagement

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Looking to recruit top talent? Posting opportunities on Handshake is the premier way to connect with UCCS students and recent graduates.

Handshake Help Articles:

• Create an Employer User Account
• How to Create a New Company Profile
• How to Post a Job or Internship
• Registering for a Fair (Employers)

Parker Dewey

Additionally, consider posting short-term projects on Parker Dewey, a platform for micro-internships that provide students with meaningful work experiences while addressing your business needs.

Internships play a vital role in bridging the gap between education and industry, providing students with hands-on experience while helping employers identify and cultivate emerging talent. Companies that offer internships not only gain access to fresh perspectives and innovative ideas but also establish a stronger presence in the academic community.

If your organization does not yet have a formal internship program, we’re here to support you. The Career and Industry Program Director can work with you to design a program that aligns with your company’s goals, while also sharing best practices to ensure a successful experience for both your organization and the students.

Resources:

• Best Practices for Internship Programs
• Internship Meaning and Definition: A NACE Guide
• Best Practices for Virtual Internships
• Tips for Your Intern Orientation
• Key Factors to Consider When Setting Intern Salaries
• Key Strategies for Converting Interns
• Paid Internships: Moving Toward Greater Equity, Setting Pay

The College of Engineering and Applied Science hosts the Engineering, Computing, and Cybersecurity Career & Internship Fair twice a year. Once during the Fall Semester (September or October) and once during the Spring Semester (February).

Registration for Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair is open! Registration Link: 

https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/7d235a8d-b7dd-471b-942c-a962d018ce32/employer_previe

Why Attend?

With limited capacity (40 employers), this exclusive event ensures that you’ll have meaningful interactions with highly qualified students. You’ll meet undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in fields such as:

• Computer Science: AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Game Design, Software Engineering
• Security/Cybersecurity
• Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering
• Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, and more

Additionally, students from technical disciplines like Math, Physics, Information Systems, Business Cyber, Policy Cyber, and Technical Writing will also be in attendance, making this a well-rounded recruiting event.

Registration:

Registration includes a 6'x30' table, 2 chairs, parking passes, lunch and refreshments for up to 4 reps per organization. Communication about the event logistics will be sent to the original registrant for your team. It is that team member’s responsibility to communicate to the representatives who will be in attendance.

• Corporations and For-Profit Employers - $450
• Non-Profit, Government, or Military Employer - $275

Share your expertise and make a lasting impact! As a Resume Review volunteer, you'll provide valuable feedback to engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity students on their resumes.

This event is a great way to get your eyes on talented students’ resumes early and help shape the next generation of professionals!

Sign up Now!

Session 1: September 23rd, 2:30pm-6:00pm

Session 2: September 24th, 1:30pm-5:00pm

Session 3: September 25th, 12:30pm-4:00pm

Volunteer Sign up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/vx2L0UVBXW

Help engineering students sharpen their interview skills! As a Mock Interview volunteer, you'll conduct practice interviews with students preparing to meet employers from defense, tech, aerospace, and other industries. We'll provide prepared questions, but you're welcome to ask your own industry-specific questions too.

Mock Interview Night is a unique opportunity to connect with promising students before they hit the job market. By offering feedback and guidance, you not only help them grow but also get a first look at emerging talent, building relationships that can lead to future hires.

October 14th, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Volunteer Sign up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/yfAvg1AeWn

Improve your brand awareness by tabling in the Engineering and Applied Science Building. You will be able to connect with students as they are in transition periods between classes and studying.

Tabling on campus is a customizable way to connect with UCCS students. You have the flexibility to choose the day and time that best fits your schedule and can create an eye-catching display with banners, handouts, and swag to showcase your brand.

While the flow of students may vary, proactive engagement can make all the difference.

Connect with the Career and Industry Program Director to get your table reserved.

Engage with UCCS students by hosting events that showcase your organization and connect you with future talent. Whether you’re planning a small information session, an interactive workshop, or a larger networking event, we’re here to help you make it happen. Fill out this form if you are interested in hosting an event on campus.

Example of Events:

• Inside [Company Name]: Careers and Opportunities
• Networking Event with [Company Name]
• Discover [Company Name]: Information Session and Q&A
• Breakfast and Business Cards with [Company Name]
• [Company Name] A Day in the Life Forum
• Techn Talks & Trends: Insights from [Company Name]

Company Office Hours are a great way to build your campus presence and connect directly with students in a meaningful way. Whether you're sharing open roles, reviewing resumes, offering career advice, or even conducting on-the-spot interviews, this is your chance to engage with motivated talent in a one-on-one setting, right where they are.

Connect with the Career and Industry Program Director to get your room reserved.

Senior Design is an external sponsor-based capstone experience completed prior to graduation by engineering undergraduate students - see list for participating degrees.

Program Logistics:

External project sponsors (clients) bring real problems to be addressed by multidisciplinary engineering student teams over two semesters, depending on the degree program.

Which degrees include Senior Design?

Electrical and Computer Engineering

• BS Electrical Engineering
• BS Computer Engineering
• BS Data Analytics and Systems Engineering

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

• BS Aerospace Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering

Types of Projects:

• Proof of Concept
• Design and Prototype
• Theoretical
• Service Engineering Projects
• All areas of Engineering and Computing

Project Sponsorship Benefits:

• Work with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of 3-5 students for 2 semesters to address your problem.
• Get a fresh set of eyes on your problem, perhaps shedding a different light on the surrounding issues.
• Expand your talent bandwidth to move a project forward or off the shelf.
• Evaluate the 3-5 students on your team as potential new hires for your organization.
• Gain exposure to the entirety of graduating engineering students for recruitment purposes.
• Help mentor and educate the next generation of engineering professionals.

More Information:

• NDAs may be requested by sponsor. IP owned by sponsor.
• Reasonable project fees support the program
• All projects considered
• Projects requiring security clearances considered

Reach out to Dr. Peter Gorder (pgorder@uccs.edu) for more information

Our institution offers a variety of ways for industry partners to collaborate with faculty and students, we welcome conversations about how we can work together. Connect with the Career and Industry Program Director to get the conversation started.

Computer Science Labs:

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Lab
• Cyber Research Facility & Cybersecurity Labs
• Distributed, Sustainable, and Cloud Computing (DISCO) Lab
• HPC Complier Lab
• Games and Media Integration Lab
• Game Theory Lab
• Language Information and Computation (LINC) Lab
• Network Security (NETSEC) Lab
• Quantum-Classical AI and Software Engineering (QAS) Lab
• Vision and Security Technology (VAST) Lab

Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs:

• Control-Systems Lab
• Electromagnetics Lab
• Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave, Antenna
• Electronics Lab
• Embedded Systems, Digital Design, and Reconfigurable Computing Lab
• Energy Conversion and Power Laboratory
• Laboratory for Intelligent Computer Architecture (LiCA)
• Lithium-Ion Battery Modeling and Control
• Microelectronics Research Laboratory (MRL)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Labs:

• Biomechanics Lab
• Computational Solid Mechanics Lab
• DCCS Lab
• Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics Lab
• Data Center

Looking to build authentic relationships with students? Partnering with student clubs is a great way to engage with motivated, career-focused individuals in a more personal and meaningful way. Whether you're interested in sponsoring events, offering guest speakers, hosting workshops, or simply getting to know students outside the classroom, clubs offer a direct line to future talent. Reach out to the Career and Industry Program Director to get started.

Current Active Campus Clubs:

• Advanced Propulsion Systems
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Computer Science Club at UCCS
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Grad Students
• Engineers for Africa
• Game Design and Development Club
• High Altitude Race Engineering
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Mountain Lions Cyber Club
• oSTEM @ UCCS
• Society of Women Engineers UCCS (SWE)
• UCCS Association for Computing Machinery Student Chapter (ACM)
• UCCS Design, Build, Fly
• Utility Robotics Engineering
• Women in Cybersecurity UCCS Student Chapter (WiCys)

Step 1:  Build Brand Awareness Through Career Events & On-Campus Presence

• Table in the Engineering and Applied Science Building: Casually connect with students as they pass by; low pressure, high visibility.
• Hold Office Hours: Offer regular drop-in times for students to ask questions, get resume feedback, or learn about your company in a one-on-one setting.
• Participate in Career Fairs: Set up a visually engaging booth and bring enthusiastic team members who can speak to your company culture and roles.
• Volunteer for Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews: Offer value to students while getting a first look at potential candidates.

Step 2: Get Involved With Student Organizations

• Sponsor Student Clubs: Support relevant clubs to increase visibility and goodwill.
• Offer Guest Speaking Opportunities: Send team members to speak at club meetings or workshops.
• Attend Club Meetings or Socials: Build relationships in informal settings where students are more open to learning about your company and culture.
• Mentor Club Projects: Collaborate with students on semester-long projects that align with your company’s work, giving you insight into their problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Step 3: Bring Students Into Your Space

• Facility Tours & Tech Demos: Invite students to tour your offices, labs, or production floors. Include live demos of your latest technologies or products to spark interest.
• Organize Job Shadowing or Open Houses: Let students explore different roles and departments in a low-pressure setting.
• Internship Preview Days: Offer a sneak peek into your internship program with a half-day experience that includes networking, hands-on activities, and Q&A with past interns.
• Lunch & Learns or Tech Talks: Invite students for a casual meal and a talk from one of your engineers or leaders about a cool project or career path.

Recommended Recruiting Policies and Expectations:

The Engineering and Applied Science Career Office has recruiting policies and expectations to guide the behavior and ensure the professionalism of all parties engaged in the recruitment and hiring process and related programs and services.

Link to Recommended Recruiting Policies and Expectations for Employers PDF