Networking Events

Diversity Dialogues

An opportunity to connect with diverse Penn State students during an educational workshop, networking reception, heavy appetizers and small group discussion.

September 12, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
233AB HUB

REGISTER FOR DIVERSITY DIALOUGES

Registration cost is $150 per organization. Reserve your space - Registration fee covers the cost of one (1) company representative to attend.

• An open networking reception follows the educational programming.

• Discuss workplace scenarios involving underrepresented groups, shared amongst the group.

• Employers will be provided with talking points and scenarios.

• Due to space constraints, please do not bring more than one representative. 

Diversity Dialogues Sponsorship

Consider sponsoring Diversity Dialogues while promoting your organization to a unique group of students. 

DEI Premier Sponsor - Sponsor a Table
Cost: $2,500

•  Your company’s logo will be featured on the sponsored table

• Your logo will appear on all marketing materials distributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion-associated faculty, staff

• You may choose to send 1 additional company representative (for a total of 4 representative seats)

• Plus all Leadership Sponsor items

DEI Leadership Sponsor - Sponsor Program Activity
Cost: $1,000

• Your organization will be recognized verbally and in print as a sponsor of the program’s main activity

• You may choose to send 1 additional company representative (for a total of 3 representative seats)

• Plus all Partner Sponsor items

DEI Partner Sponsor - Sponsor Student Marketing
Cost: $500

• Your organization's logo will be featured in all marketing materials distributed to students and student organizations

• Your logo will be displayed on the student check-in table at the event

• You may choose to send 1 additional company representative (for a total of 2 representative seats)

• Plus all Advocate Sponsor items

DEI Advocate Sponsor - Sponsor a Student’s Attendance
Cost: $250

• Your contribution sponsors an attending student
• Your organization will be verbally recognized as a sponsor at Diversity Dialogues

Companies schedule time on campus prior to Fall Career Days to meet and greet potential candidates. These information sessions are a great way to learn about a company, meet recruiters in a less formal and more personable way, and make a great first impression.

• See upcoming information sessions in Nittany Lion Careers

Make the Most of Info Sessions

• Research the organization before you go
  Understand what they do, what openings they have available, and any new products or initiatives.

• Prepare some questions
  This is great chance to ask recruiters questions about company culture and unique things they're proud of. Keep notes and reference them when you connect at Fall Career Days to show your interest.

• Use it as a networking opportunity
  Talk with the recruiters and learn how they got started at that company. What do they suggest as a great way to get experience? What are the key characteristics and skills they look for in candidates? What advice do they have for an undergraduate student who is just getting started?

Colleges often host networking events during the week of Fall Career Days. These are great ways to meet in a smaller setting and find employers who are aligned with your potential career goals.

• Check with your college career office for upcoming events

Pay it forward by volunteering.

Hundreds of students help make Fall Career Days possible each year. Even if you're not ready to attend as an opportunity-seeker, you can still get involved. See how the fair runs, assist and network with employers, and support the fair's success to keep companies coming back to campus.

• Learn about how volunteering now