As we wrap up the 2024-2025 academic year, the University of Denver Employer Connections team is proud to highlight the numerous career development opportunities we’ve provided to students and alumni this year. Through a diverse range of events and programs, we’ve connected students with potential employers, pertinent hiring trends information, and valuable networking experiences.
By the Numbers
This year, our dedicated team organized 15 distinct events that garnered over 1,500 student attendees. These include:
Career Fairs: Opening Doors to Opportunity
We hosted three career fairs throughout the academic year:
- 2024 Fall Career & Internship Fair
- 2025 Winter Career Fair (with record-breaking attendance!)
- 2025 Spring “Just in Time” Career Fair: Jobs, Internships, & Graduate Schools
Each fair brought dozens of employers to campus, creating immediate connections between our talented students and organizations eager to recruit them. Our Winter Career Fair saw unprecedented participation, with more students and employers engaging than ever before.
Employer Panels: Industry Insights
Our eight employer panels covered a diverse range of industries and career paths. These intimate settings allowed students to hear directly from professionals about:
- Career progression opportunities
- Industry trends and challenges
- Advice for new graduates entering the field
These panels provided invaluable insider perspectives from top employers in Colorado and valuable one-on-one networking opportunities with professionals in desired fields.
Networking Events: Building Professional Connections
Our three networking events created environments for students to practice their professional communication skills while making meaningful connections. These events included:
- Diversity Connections
- Veteran Connections
- DU Denver Network Alumni Reception
These events allowed employers to engage with 16 identity-based student organizations to better understand how to recruit and support diverse and veteran populations.
Introducing City Treks: Immersive Workplace Experiences
This year marked the exciting launch of our City Trek program – a first for Employer Connections! This day-long immersion took ten students to visit three different employer sites, providing an up-close look at workplace cultures, facilities, and operations.
The inaugural City Trek allowed students to:
- Tour professional workspaces
- Meet with employees across departments
- Ask candid questions about workplace experiences
- Visualize themselves in potential future roles
The feedback from both students and participating employers was overwhelmingly positive, and we’re excited to expand this program in the coming year.
Looking Ahead
As we plan for next year, we’re committed to building on this year’s successes while exploring new ways to connect students with professional opportunities. We welcome your feedback and suggestions as we continue developing programs that prepare our students for successful careers.
Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming events!
Thank you to all the students, employers, alumni, and campus partners who made this year’s programming so successful!
