The Partners Program is designed to optimize your recruiting experience at UC Merced. As a Partner, you will benefit from more opportunities to connect with highly talented and diverse students, greater brand awareness and visibility on campus, and highly attentive service from the Center staff. Sponsorship amounts and associated benefits focus on key career readiness initiatives, facilitate employer engagement with UC Merced's diverse students and align with overarching institutional strategic goals. We deeply appreciate the support from our corporate partners and work diligently to ensure that companies are recognized for their support and contributions. If you would like more information, please contact Liz Atilano; Director, Student Career Center at eatilano2@ucmerced.edu .
PROGRAM LEVELS |
GOLD |
BLUE |
SLATE |
ONE YEAR PARTNERSHIP (12 month) |
$10,000* |
$7,500* |
$2,500* |
Branding & Visibility |
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Employer logo with link on Career Center website and in weekly Career Newsletter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Employer added to Handshake Collection to highlight jobs & internships |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Employer spotlight on social media (1 each semester) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Recognition during National Career Development Month (select signage in November) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Student Outreach and Access |
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Targeted emails to undergraduate and graduate students, alumni |
4 / year |
2 / year |
1/year |
Pinned Jobs in Handshake for higher visibility (2 x / year) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Strategic placement of employer logo (signage, digital displays and student materials) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Signature Events |
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Named Sponsor of one signature event to be mutually agreed upon (networking mixer, company trek, professional panel, open house etc.) |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Up to $500 on-campus catering during in-person VIP Day recruiting activities |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
*Non-profit rates 501(c)(3): $6,000 (Gold), $4,500 (Blue), $1,500 (Slate)
CAREER FAIR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
ONE YEAR PARTNERSHIP (12 month) |
$5,000* |
$2,500* |
Branding & Visibility |
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Two booths and four representatives at UC Merced In Person Career Fair |
2 events |
1 event |
Strategic placement of logo in highly visible location during Career Fair |
2 events |
1 event |
Recognition as a Career Fair sponsor with booth signage |
2 events |
1 event |
Named Sponsor of Career Fair Prep week |
2/year |
1/year |
Student Outreach and Access |
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Targeted Job &/or Internship posting pinned on Handshake 2 weeks prior to event (appears in Suggested by Your Career Center section of the student homepage |
2 per event |
1 per event |
Targeted Handshake E-Mails to undergraduate and graduate students, alumni |
2/ year |
1/year |
Priority registration for Fair-adjacent events to be mutually agreed upon (On Campus Interview Rooms, Information Session, Networking Mixer) |
2/year |
1/year |
*Non-profit rates 501©(3): $3,000 (Tier 1), $1,500 (Tier 2)