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Resources for Companies

The University of Michigan-Flint offers opportunities for companies from all industries to engage with faculty, staff, and students in meaningful ways. Whether you’re looking to increase your company’s visibility, connect with researchers, recruit your next employees, or share expertise in the classroom, the business engagement team looks forward to working with you. Explore the opportunities below to learn more about how your business can partner with us.

The Business Engagement team can help:

  • Navigate the complexity of the University ecosystem to access resources and services.
  • Coordinate meetings with faculty and visits to campus to maximize university-industry collaboration.
  • Utilize labs and space on campus that are available to corporations.
  • Strategize ways to improve your brand’s visibility on campus.
  • Connect with the researchers.
  • Connect with student talent and identify ways to support the student experience.
  • Learn about professional development and professional development opportunities.
  • Develop strategic philanthropy and in-kind gift donation possibilities.

Employer Partnership Program

The University of Michigan-Flint has the talent needed for your company to continue to thrive and grow. Through meaningful connections with students and faculty, the EmployerPartnership Program will build and expand your brand on campus.

Maize: $5,000 Annually

  • Classroom project in major/discipline of choice to solve company problems while providing students with real-world experience (one project annually)
  • Customized recruitment strategy with appropriate schools/colleges
  • Participation at sponsor level at career fair/recruiting events during each semester (fall and winter)
  • Recognition on Business Engagement and Career Development websites
  • Recognition as employer partner at campus-wide event promotions
  • Sponsor of one Office of the Dean of Students event

Blue: $2,500 Annually

  • Participation at sponsor level at career fair/recruiting events during each semester (fall and winter)
  • Recognition on Business Engagement and Career Development websites
  • Recognition as employer partner at campus-wide event promotions
  • Annual recruitment strategy briefings & leadership event

To apply to this program please register here.

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Sponsor a Classroom Project

The University of Michigan-Flint imbeds current industry problems into classroom projects making a connection between theoretical and practical experience. Connect with us at [email protected] or here.

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Connect with Student Talent

Learn about opportunities to connect with students and/or post your internship/job opportunities.

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Increase Your Visibility

There are several ways to build your brand awareness on campus; participate in events, sponsorship opportunities, create a scholarship or customize a plan that’s best for you. Contact us today.

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Training for Your Workforce

The University of Michigan-Flint is rich with expertise and knowledge. Our faculty can provide training to keep your employees up-to-date on the latest technologies, move your next generation of leaders forward, or customize a program that is right for you. We Also offer customizable DEI and cultural competency training from our Chief Diversity Officer Dr. David Luke, Learn more about this training here.

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Advance Your Company Through Research

Learn how your company can benefit from partnering with our faculty experts to make improvements to existing products, technologies, and processes.