Employer Sponsorship Program

The Oakland University Career and Life Design Center is here to help you navigate and build meaningful connections with students and partners across the campus community. As a valued partner, we look forward to helping you expand your brand on campus through the 2025-2026 Employer Sponsorship Program.

As an employer partner, with a single, tax-deductible payment, the majority of your recruitment costs will be covered, and you will gain higher visibility on campus among our resilient and innovative students.

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Employer Sponsorship Program 2025-2026

The below sponsorship opportunities are in effect from September 2025 through April 2026.

Professional Career Padfolio Sponsor | $7,500 

• Employer-branded flier included in all professional padfolios
• Custom Advertising Package with Marketing Coordinator consultation for campus-wide social media and brand promotion strategies.
• Custom TV slide for large digital display outside of the Career and Life Design Center
• 1 sponsor per year 

Career Fair Sponsorship | $7,500 

• Please contact us to find out more about this opportunity.
• 1 sponsor per career fair (3 fairs per year)

Career Studio Sponsor | $5,000 

• Company recognition featured in Career and Life Design Center lobby in North Foundation Hall, with special recognition for providing refreshments, an in-office coffee station and resume paper and printing
• Usage of 4’x2’ bulletin board for employer fliers/information
• Invitation to host 2 Career Studio Takeovers (one per semester)
• Invitation to participate in Career Fair Student Prep Events
• Invitation to facilitate student staff training workshop
• Employer spotlight on @oucareers social media channels
• 5 sponsors per year

Career Fair Champion | $2,000 

• Premium location at a career fair
• Attendance for up to 4 recruiters at a career fair
• Recognition as Career Fair Champion in student email promotions, day-of materials and Employer Brunch
• Social media spotlight in the weeks leading up to the career fair
• Targeted email blast preceding or following the career fair, displaying current opportunities and information about your company
• 4 sponsors per career fair (3 fairs per year)

Mock Interview Program Sponsor | $1,000 

• Includes recognition as sponsor for campus-wide Mock Interview Series which allows students to practice their skills, receive feedback and network with industry professionals

Employer Spotlight Package | $500 

• Includes one targeted job promotion email, social media campaign and curated Handshake Collection featuring employer's current opportunities published for 2 months

Coffee Sponsorship | $300 

• Engage with students and promote current opportunities by providing coffee in the Oakland Center during an agreed-upon date during the academic year.

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