For supporting our program and helping us match thousands of students to technology leaders in Western New York.
1. Working professionals share their background and company details and indicate on which day(s) they are willing to speak with a student(s) for a one-hour conversation.
2. If the professional is open and available for an in-person meeting, or to allow the student to shadow them at work for a longer period of time, the professional will indicate at registration, but arrangements will be made after the match is made.
3. Students register on or after March 13th to participate and request their top choices of professionals to virtually interview.
4. “Matches” are made after March 27th and a communication is sent to both the professional and student.
5. Professionals arrange the time and method (i.e. phone, Zoom, MS Teams, in- person, etc.) for the conversation and communicates with the student(s).
6. Students prepare to interview using tools provided.
7. The virtual interview or shadow experience happens!
8. Students send thank you messages and, ideally, a networking connection has been made, allowing for future interaction if appropriate.
The Western New York technology-focused college students are your future employees, co-workers, vendors and business partners. We are confident that you recognize the importance of educating your future workforce about their career possibilities and your companies.
College students wanting to discover IT-related career paths are welcome to register and select their professional interests. You will be matched with a professional to interview about their career and company. This is not a recruitment event, but it is an educational and networking opportunity best suited for those in the career exploration phase.