Your company’s logo will be prominently displayed in the Zeanah Engineering Complex atrium, enhancing visibility among students and faculty. 

Checkerboard members are invited to host one of our student networking events on campus. These unique events offer the opportunity to engage with some of our college’s top engineering talent. 

Members meet with the college’s dean every summer to discuss the program and help foster deeper institutional connections with the college and university.  

Your company will receive a personalized recruiting strategy session with a comprehensive 12-month recruiting plan tailored to your company’s needs.  

Your company will gain access to our student resume e-book annually, which provides a curated list of potential candidates upon request.  

Representatives from your company will be invited to speak at select Engineering Professional Practice panels and student events, positioning your company as an industry leader.  

Gain exposure through a featured spotlight on the Office of Engineering Professional Practice’s Instagram account, our most effective digital channel for connecting with the student body.  

You will have the opportunity to post banner ads in our Career Fair+ app during the Engineering Expo, increasing your company’s digital presence among job-seeking students.  

Members will receive priority access and recognition at the Engineering Expo and Engineering Cookout, including booth selection and the option for up to two booth spaces. 

Attend the TEN Leadership Luncheon prior to the fall Engineering Expo where you can meet with student organizations, allowing for early interaction with student leaders.  

Checkerboard members will receive an invitation for a select number of guests to our annual J. Michael Stone Leadership and Professional Practice Awards Banquet where your company’s commitment to engineering excellence will be acknowledged.  

Members can participate at the executive level on a college industry advisory board, influencing the future direction of engineering education and collaboration. 

Join our Engineering Vols on their way to and from classes for the day! Host a table with your recruiters in one of our newest engineering buildings to connect, network, and share more about your company with our students. 

Checkerboard Advantage

• Priority registration for employer spotlights 
• Opportunities for tabling events prior to the Engineering Expo 
• Easy scheduling with our office with priority dates

The Networking at Noon series is an excellent opportunity to connect with Engineering Vols through a one-hour showcase of their organization. To encourage attendance, we ask that members provide lunch for students.  

Checkerboard Advantage

• Exclusive to Checkerboard members in the fall semester
• Event can be tailored to meet your hiring needs via specific majors, specific graduation years, and other criteria

The Networking at Night event is designed for employers to foster meaningful, one-on-one conversations between employers and students—offering the opportunity for personalized insight on your topic of choice. Companies are encouraged to bring five or more representatives to maximize engagement with our students.  

Checkerboard Advantage

• Exclusive to Checkerboard members in the spring semester
• Event can be tailored to meet your hiring needs via specific majors, specific graduation years, and other criteria 
• Tailored topic of the company’s choosing on career readiness as an engineer or select from a list of pre-determined topics from the Office of Engineering Professional Practice Team  

The Level Up Your Expo Game event is a two-hour session designed for employers to provide hands-on coaching and insights to students on key skills like resume building, elevator pitches, interview techniques, and more. The event begins with a panel featuring Summit Blue members followed by a tabling event to facilitate one-on-one conversations with students. 

Checkerboard Advantage

• Event can be tailored to meet your hiring needs via specific majors, specific graduation years, and other criteria
• Tailored topic of the company’s choosing on career readiness as an engineer or select from a list of pre-determined topics from the Office of Engineering Professional Practice Team 

The Engineering Cookout is a fall tradition for the college to welcome engineering students and introduce them to EPP. This event offers the chance to connect directly with more than 1,000 Engineering Vols as they learn more about co-ops and internship opportunities. This event is open to all engineering students, faculty, and staff making this a great event to promote your organization to the campus community.  

Checkerboard Advantage

• This is a TEN member exclusive for the fall semester where only members can participate and set up a table  
• Special guests and photo opportunities for TEN members 

This kickoff event for the Engineering Expo is an exclusive luncheon that brings together our top-tier student leaders with our select employer partners. This one-on-one networking opportunity provides an elevated environment for deeper conversations, early access to talent, and the ability to create relationships with some of our top talent.  

Checkerboard Advantage

• This is a TEN member exclusive program for the fall and spring semesters where only members can attend the luncheon

This semi-annual event is a high-impact open forum for you to connect with students actively seeking co-ops, internships, and full-time opportunities. Participating employers will gain visibility with Engineering Vols from all disciplines interested in hearing about your company’s opportunities, culture, and values. In addition to the Engineering Expo, employers can sign up for Interview Day where you can set up one-on-one interviews with our students.   

Checkerboard Advantage

• Members receive premier booth locations
• Members receive banner ads in Career Fair+ app
• Your company will receive access to the TEN Leadership Luncheon
• Your representatives will receive special parking closer to the event venue
• The Engineering Expo registration fee is included with TEN membership pricing

The Office of Engineering Professional Practice’s annual awards banquet is a premier celebration honoring engineering students who have excelled in their co-op and internship experiences. The event also brings together corporate partners and alumni, giving your company a unique opportunity to network with high-achieving students and connect with current and future industry leaders.