Employers

Welcome Employer and Community Partners!

UMass Boston is a University for the Times. It is the most ethnically diverse public institution in New England. UMass Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. UMass Boston’s unique student body represents a rich array of experiences, backgrounds, and shared commitment to achievement as an integral part of the local socio-economic fabric.

Local – Many of the 80,000+ alumni remain in Massachusetts to live and work.
Dedicated – 58% identify as minority group members and 55% are first-generation.
Experienced – 33% of freshman and 55% of seniors work 20 hours or more a week.
Exceptional – 59% of students speak two or more languages.

Partner with UMass Boston to Build Equitable and Sustainable Career Pathways

The Academic & Career Engagement & Success (ACES) Center at UMass Boston is building a better system for partners to develop and retain talented UMass Boston students and alumni who represent the communities these employers and community organizations are serving.

Employer Partner Information Request Form

In ACES we seek to engage employers early and often in a student’s journey at UMass Boston. We value employer partners as industry experts and influential connectors. By sharing industry knowledge and opening up your network, you develop a deeper sense of trust, understanding, and commitment with UMass Boston students.

Information Tables
Presentations and Workshops
Networking Events
Site Visits and Job Shadows
Informational Interviews and Coffee Chats

Interested in exploring any of these ways to share your industry knowledge and network, please contact Charlie Klemmer at charles.klemmer@umb.edu

In ACES we want employers to hire UMass Boston students for paid work opportunities at a range of stages in their educational journey. We know employer partners have meaningful well-paid work in multiple areas of study and at different entry points. By hiring UMass Boston students at various levels of paid positions, you create a higher chance of full-time job conversion and retention.