Thursday 2/20, from 4:30pm MT – 6:00pm MT

Location: On-Campus at The Burwell Center for Career Achievement, Room 340 2190 E Asbury Ave, Denver, CO 80210

RSVP on PCO here: https://du.12twenty.com/events/30006101242454

We are happy to share the employers who have been confirmed for this event:

• Adams 12 Five Star School
• CENSEO AV+Acoustics
• Cintas Corporation
• Douglas County School District
• Enterprise Mobility
• FirstBank
• Griffis Residential
• Kelly Education
• Omar D. Blair Charter School
• RSM US LLP
• US International Development Finance Corporation
• Vantage Data Centers

Note: You may not see an employer that you want to work for, but we strongly encourage your attendance nonetheless to practice networking.

• This is a casual networking event, and employers will be moving around the room chatting with employers.
• Employers will not have a designated table or booth.
• Employers will introduce themselves at the start of the program and then the networking will begin.
• Event organizers will prompt employers to move to the next table at certain time intervals.
• Delicious heavy appetizers and a bar will be available (bring photo ID).

• Explore internship or full-time opportunities for yourself.
• Communicate the needs of the Student Veteran Association and military-affiliated students.
• Learn about employer recruiting initiatives and how these organizations support veteran employee populations.

Employers will be encouraged to ask you questions, and vice versa. Please feel free to use these questions below as a starting point, and also generate some of your own questions. Think about what will help you get to know the employer better.

General Questions:

• What DEI initiatives is your organization working on?
• What resources are there at your company that promote inclusion and belonging?
• What employee resource groups (ERGs) are available at your organization?
• What are the benefits your organization offers that set you apart from others (example: medical/mental health coverage, EAP offerings, etc.)?
• What are the professional growth opportunities at your organization? Where do people go on to work?

Veteran Specific Questions:

• Do you have any veteran-specific programs or initiatives?
• How does your company assist veterans in transitioning to civilian roles?
• Are there any mentorship programs available for veterans?
• What kind of training and development opportunities do you offer for veterans?
• Do you have any employee resource groups or networks for veterans?
• How does your company recognize and value the skills and experiences of veterans?
• Are there any specific benefits or accommodations for veterans?
• Can you share any success stories of veterans who have joined your company?
• How does your company support veterans’ mental health and well-being?
• What partnerships or collaborations does your company have with veteran organizations?

• Research company websites, especially mission, values, culture, and leadership team.
• Think about how to introduce yourself:
  • Name, degree program, experience or role in the military, current job or internship, career goals or what you’re looking for in your next role.
• Review questions listed on this page — which ones do you want to ask?
• Set your goal for the event. Example: meet 2 new employers and follow up with them on LinkedIn and/or apply for their open positions.
• There is no formal dress code requirement for students. Business casual is encouraged, but you are welcome to come dressed casually as you might be coming from class, work, or other extracurriculars. 
• There are many forms of greetings such as verbal, handshakes, waving hello, etc. Individuals will have various comfort levels involving physical contact. Please respect boundaries and consent. 
• Refer to this Networking & Outreach resource for more networking tips!

In collaboration with Right Foot Forward, Career & Professional Development and Alumni Engagement, this event is designed to connect employers with DU’s military-affiliated population, providing a unique opportunity to support and engage.

While we can’t guarantee there won’t be student absences, we are happy to share the students who have been invited to this event.

• DU’s military-affiliated population
• Veteran students
• Veteran alums
• Leaders and members of the Student Veteran Association

• This is a networking event, therefore you will be moving around the room and chatting with students.
• You will not have a designated table or booth.
• Employers will introduce themselves at the start of the program and then the networking will begin.
• Event organizers will prompt employers to move to the next table at certain time intervals.
• Delicious heavy appetizers and a bar will be available (bring ID).

• Learn about DU’s veteran population, including how your company can further support them.
• Advance your organization’s recruiting initiatives.
• Connect with potential candidates for internship or full-time opportunities.

Attendees will ask a number of questions and we anticipate some of the questions below to come up. If these questions do not come up, share this information regardless. This information can help your organization stand out and helps students get to know you better.

• What veteran support programs is your organization working on? Or, programs your organization has that may benefit the veteran population?
• What resources are there at your company that promote inclusion veteran employees?
• What employee resource groups (ERGs) are available at your organization?
• What are the benefits your organization offers that set you apart from others (example: medical/mental health coverage, EAP offerings, etc.)?
• What are the professional growth opportunities at your organization? Where do people go on to work?
• How might your organization support the Student Veteran Association with sponsorship opportunities, coming to club meetings, networking, etc.?

Please note that if your organization has negative press, students may inquire about this. Be prepared to address to provide appropriate information as you are able. If you need further assistance, please refer students to the event organizer for further support and information.

• Familiarize yourself with the DU’s military-affiliated population and our department’s vision and mission.
• Be prepared to talk about the value-add your company gives for attendees’ professional development and specific examples about organizational highlights (benefit packages, ability to grow and learn, employee resource groups, etc.).
• Additional resources:
  • The Employer Toolkit – hiring and recruiting for equity best practices, supporting a diverse workforce, and DU resources.
  • Student Newspaper – learn about the conversations going on around campus.
  • Cultural Center
  • Learning Effectiveness Program
  • Student Disability Services
  • Collegiate Recovery Center

We are happy to share the employers who have been confirmed for this event:

• Adams 12 Five Star School
• Cornerstone Programs Community Counseling Services
• Denver Public Schools
• DISH Network (EchoStar)
• ESS
• Littleton Public Schools
• CAC Group
• Auto-Owners Insurance Company
• Natural Habitat Adventures
• CLA
• Enterprise Mobility
• Deloitte
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Note: You may not see an employer that you want to work for, but we strongly encourage your attendance nonetheless to advocate for your student organization and to practice networking.

• This is a networking event, therefore employers will be moving around the room chatting with student organizations.
• You will have a designated high-top table. 
• Each student organization will introduce themselves at the start of the program, each employer will introduce themselves, and then the networking will begin. 
• Event organizers will periodically prompt employers to move around to speak with different organizations. 
• There will be coffee and donuts! 

• Dive deeper into what makes certain employers stand out and what resources are available to you. Ask employers pointed questions about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). 
• For employers to learn about DU’s identity-based student organizations, including how companies can further support your orgs. 
• Share mission/vision/goals of your organization with employers to help them understand your organization’s needs. 
• Form relationships with employers and discuss sponsorship or other engagement opportunities. 
• While not the main focus, you’ll also be able to connect with potential employers for internship or full-time opportunities. 

Employers will be encouraged to ask student organizations questions, and vice versa. Please feel free to use these questions below as a starting point, and also generate some of your own questions. Think about what will help you get to know the employer better.

• What DEI initiatives is your organization working on?
• What resources are there at your company that promote inclusion and belonging?
• What employee resource groups (ERGs) are available at your organization?
• What are the benefits your organization offers that set you apart from others (example: medical/mental health coverage, EAP offerings, etc.)?
• What are the professional growth opportunities at your organization? Where do people go on to work?
• How might your organization support student organizations with sponsorship opportunities, coming to club meetings, networking, etc.?

• Be prepared to talk about your organization: how many students participate in your organization, what the executive board looks like, what events you have coming up, what initiatives you’re seeking support for, your organization’s mission/goals, etc.  
• Research at least a few employers ahead of time. 
• Look up employers on LinkedIn to see if there are any DU alumni who work there. 
• Refer to this Networking & Outreach resource for more networking tips!

While we can’t guarantee there won’t be student absences, we are happy to share the student organizations who have registered for the event.

• African Students United
• Asian Student Alliance
• Black Student Alliance
• Korbel International Student Organization
• Latin American Indigenous Student Association
• Latine Student Alliance
• Middle Eastern Student Association
• Muslim Student Association
• National Society for Black Engineers
• National Society for Minorities in Hospitality
• Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority
• Society of Asian Scientists and Engineering
• Society of Women Engineers
• South Asian Student Association
• Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority
• Undergraduate Women in Business
• Women in STEM

• This is a networking event, therefore you will be moving around the room and chatting with students.
• You will not have a designated table or booth, although the student organizations will have a designated table with signs.
• Student organizations and employers will introduce themselves at the start of the program and then the networking will begin.
• Event organizers will prompt employers to move to the next table at certain time intervals.
• There will donuts and coffee/tea!

• Learn about DU’s identity-based student organizations, including how your company can further support them.
• Advance your organization’s diversity recruiting initiatives.
• Form relationships with student organizations and discuss sponsorship or other engagement opportunities.
• While not the main focus, you’ll also be able to connect with potential candidates for internship or full-time opportunities.

Students will ask a number of questions and we anticipate some of the questions below to come up. If these questions do not come up, share this information regardless. This information can help your organization stand out and helps students get to know you better.

• What DEI initiatives is your organization working on?
• What resources are there at your company that promote inclusion and belonging?
• What employee resource groups (ERGs) are available at your organization?
• What are the benefits your organization offers that set you apart from others (example: medical/mental health coverage, EAP offerings, etc.)?
• What are the professional growth opportunities at your organization? Where do people go on to work?
• How might your organization support student organizations with sponsorship opportunities, coming to club meetings, networking, etc.?

Please note that if your organization has negative press, students may inquire about this. Be prepared to address to provide appropriate information as you are able. If you need further assistance, please refer students to the event organizer for further support and information.

• Familiarize yourself with DEI at DU and our department’s vision and mission.
• Be prepared to talk about the value-add your company gives for students’ professional development and specific examples about DEI work (benefit packages, ability to grow and learn, employee resource groups, etc.).
• Additional resources:
  • The Employer DEI Toolkit – hiring and recruiting for equity best practices, supporting a diverse workforce, and DU resources.
  • Student Newspaper – learn about the conversations going on around campus.
  • Cultural Center
  • Learning Effectiveness Program
  • Student Disability Services
  • Collegiate Recovery Center