Why Partner?

With emphasis on theory and practice, the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) students have experiential learning opportunities and partner with companies through internships, co-ops, sponsored capstone projects, and theoretical applied research.

Partnerships help strengthen our outcomes, improve our community, better serve our business partners, and provide our students with quality experiential learning. Through engaged collaboration with our partners, we can ensure our curriculum is aligned with the skill set needed to produce the highest caliber of "workforce ready" graduates.

Benefits for Partners

  • Access to a pool of talented students for potential recruitment opportunities at no cost through our career services.
  • Be the "Employer of the Day" by setting up a booth in our lobby. Interact with students, meet faculty, and tour our facilities to connect with our community.
  • Engage directly with students by participating in student-focused CCSE events, including the STEM Career Fair, Computing Showcase (C-Day), and annual CCSE Hackathon.
  • Gain fresh perspectives on existing challenges and projects by tapping into the innovative ideas and insights of our students.
  • Contribute to the development of future industry professionals and enhance the student experience, fostering a pipeline of skilled graduates.
  • Elevate your company's engagement further by offering opportunities to become a student mentor, guiding and shaping the next generation of industry professionals.
  • Receive public recognition and visibility as a valued Partner of CCSE on our website, enhancing your company's reputation within the academic and professional community.
  • Collaborate with CCSE on industry projects, leveraging our expertise and resources to tackle real-world challenges while providing valuable learning opportunities for our students.
  • Increase brand exposure and awareness among our student body, faculty, and alumni, helping to strengthen your company's presence in the industry.

Ways to Engage

We offer partnerships with our students through a variety of ways:

  • CCSE hosts two hackathons during the year.  These hackathons give students real world problems to solve. Through dedicated “threads” (aka themes) within the event, companies can raise awareness of opportunities for students to work with them, increase brand awareness, and locate top talent for computing workforce.

    *Requires extensive preparation and commitment*

  • The Capstone Showcase gives our graduating students the opportunity to showcase their Capstone projects.  These projects are completed throughout one semester of their graduating year with student groups of 4-5 students. They require approximately 400 man hours of work as well as a presentation/recognition at our bi-annual Computing Showcase (C-Day).  Industry partners have the opportunity to work with one or more of these groups to solve problems and address relevant problems.

    Capstone Proposal Form

  • Become a part of Tech Trail by inviting students to visit and tour your company site. This immersive experience offers students invaluable insights into real-world industry practices, emerging technologies, and corporate culture. By opening your doors to our students, you not only provide them with practical knowledge but also establish meaningful connections and networking opportunities. Join us on the Tech Trail to bridge the gap between academia and industry, shaping the future of computing and software engineering together.
  • During our Industry Talks series, industry professionals give presentations and/or workshops on specific technological areas of interest to our students. It can be focused on a specific business problem, be a broad discussion on overall industry trends, or even a resume review or interview prep class.  These sessions are usually followed by a recruitment session.

  • This 2-day "speed networking" event takes place bi-annually (Fall/Spring semester). The event consists of a total of 10 companies and 100 students. Companies participate by invitation only.

  • Consider becoming an "Employer of the Day" by setting up a booth in the lobby of our academic building. This opportunity allows you to interact with student clubs, meet with faculty, and tour our facilities, providing a unique chance to connect with our community on a deeper level.
  • Elevate your company's engagement further by becoming a professional mentor for students, guiding and shaping the next generation of computing professionals.
  • We are always willing to discuss what you would like to do and how that fits within our college.  We believe that our students are better served by being involved with our industry partners and will be happy to tailor an experience that meets your needs.