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.
As an employer, do you:
- Struggle to develop and/or retain a talented and diverse workforce?
- Question how hiring practices affect access to careers for underrepresented candidates?
- Prioritize social responsibility as a metric for success?
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.
- Post and promote Internship & Co-op opportunities
- Post and promote Part-time job opportunities
- Post and promote Full-time job opportunities
- Attend Hiring Fairs and Expos
Interested in exploring any of these ways to share your industry knowledge and network, please contact Charlie Klemmer at charles.klemmer@umb.edu
