Current Recruiting Partners
The College of IST connects select industry and government organizations with top tech talent through its Recruiting Partners Program—giving sponsors priority access to students for internships and careers, a voice in professional development, and a seat at the table in shaping the college’s future. Layered on that proven framework, the Nittany AI Alliance extends your reach into applied artificial intelligence, pairing your team with high-performing students and leading faculty through an experiential learning model built around real business challenges.
Strategic Partnership Benefits
| Blue Tier (IST Recruiting Partner Program) | White Tier (All Blue benefits +) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Investment | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Primary Goal | Recruit emerging tech talent | Talent and early-stage innovation |
| Key Benefits | Customize a strategic engagement plan that suits your organization’s unique hiring needs // Foster a successful pipeline of future employees with the skills and knowledge required in today’s technology-driven workplace | Named award track in Nittany AI Challenge // Co-host Ideation Workshop to shape student proposals |
| Events and Touchpoints | Technology Career Fair // AI Showcase // Cyber Networking Mixer // Westgate Recruiting Day // Classroom guest lecture opportunities // Nittany AI Challenge judging invitation // Invitation to spring Be You in Tech Summit | Ideation Workshop // Nittany AI Fireside Chat // Nittany AI Challenge Awards Celebration |
| Brand Visibility | Corporate logo displayed on the IST and Nittany AI websites // Company events featured in IST student newsletter // Recognition in Westgate Building’s Chaiken Student Success Center // Continuous presence on digital screens throughout Westgate Building // Increased social media presence | Nittany AI Challenge named award // Recognition in AI Challenge press release // Award ceremony speaking opportunity // Brand engagement across the fall and spring semesters |
| Access | Priority scheduling and date selection for recruiting activities // Dedicated event planning assistance // Recruiting strategy consultation meetings // Concierge-style support for holistic engagement within IST | |
| Innovation Output | n/a | Student MVP Prototypes |
Who Can Be A Partner
- Industry partners: Employers seeking top-tier talent across a range of in-demand fields—including analytics, cybersecurity, software development, and human-centered technology.
- Nonprofit and community partners: Organizations aiming to address real-world challenges through technology, while connecting with students who are passionate about creating impact through information, data, and digital solutions.
- Government partners: Federal, state, and local agencies looking to recruit mission-driven talent and strengthen their technology workforce, advance innovation, improve services, and meet evolving public sector needs.
