CONNECT For Employers

Partner with us to engage and support our students

Welcome to the Binghamton University CONNECT program, a unique initiative that immerses students in the working worlds of different cities across the country. The CONNECT program offers your organization the opportunity to connect with our talented students during school breaks. We will bring our students directly to you!

CONNECT consists of two parts:

1. Employer Treks: Organizations volunteer to host Employer Treks for students in their local office locations in each destination city. 
2. Networking Night (Alumni only): The local branches of the Alumni Association organize a Networking Night in each city to introduce students to local alumni. Students who participate in this program are able to explore where their Binghamton degree can take them and receive valuable insight that will help prepare them for the workforce. The event is also an opportunity to meet fellow alumni and expand your network in your city.

CONNECTing your organization with our brightest minds

The CONNECT program is competitive and selective. Students who have an interest in living and working in the destination city will apply for the program, and career center staff filter through applications to select strong candidates. Staff curate a pool of students who are driven, prepared, accomplished, diverse, and serious about the program. They will come to your office prepared with questions and to engage in a meaningful conversation about your organization. 

How to get involved with CONNECT

• Upcoming CONNECT programs

  Check your availability to see if you can host an Employer Trek during the time the CONNECT program will be traveling to your city:

  • New York City (Manhattan): January 8–12, 2024
  • Boston: March 4–5, 2024
  • Washington, D.C.: March 4–5, 2024
  • Los Angeles: May 13–17, 2024
• Planning an Employer Trek

  Every Employer Trek is unique, as the schedule is entirely customizable to the needs and abilities of the hosting organization. Typically, they consist of most or all of the following elements:

  • Office tour
  • Recruiting presentation
  • Panel of new hires or interns
  • Networking with staff members
  • Question and answer period

  To host an Employer Trek, reach out to the CONNECT planning team at hirebing@binghamton.edu. We will provide advice and insight on planning your Trek and help you to secure a date and time.

• Networking Night
  Are you an alumni of Binghamton University? If so, we would love to see you at Networking Night! Connect with your local branch of the Alumni Association for an invitation.

Benefits of getting involved with CONNECT

There are many advantages to becoming a CONNECT employer host:

• Access to top talent: Tap into a pool of motivated, high-achieving students.
• Networking opportunities: Build relationships with future graduates.
• Early recruitment: Identify potential interns and full-time hires.
• Enhances visibility: Elevate your brand as an employer of choice.
• Giving back: Create programs that help our students prepare for the workforce.

Frequently asked questions

• My organization is not actively recruiting or hiring. Can we still host an Employer Trek?

  CONNECT is not just for recruiting. While many organizations choose to speak about job and internship opportunities, the true purpose of CONNECT is to provide a professional development opportunity for our students. Even if your organization is not actively recruiting, our students will find immense value in being able to learn more about your organization and industry, receive advice from professionals, and discover the career paths that led professionals to your organization. 

• My organization is only interested in recruiting students from certain class years and majors. Can we select who comes to our Employer Trek?
  For New York City CONNECT, employers have the ability to work with our Employer Engagement Team and outline requirements to apply for your organization’s Employer Trek. For Boston, Silicon Valley, and D.C., students will travel to every Employer Trek as a cohort and will represent a variety of majors and class years.
• CONNECT does not come to my city. Can I still host an Employer Trek?

  At this time, we can only host in-person Employer Treks in Manhattan, Boston, D.C., and the west coast (Los Angeles for 2024). However, we can always work with your organization to find alternative methods for you to connect with our students. Contact us at hirebing@binghamton.edu and our Employer Engagement Team would appreciate the opportunity to work with you.