The University of Texas at Arlington is a huge part of the Arlington community. With over 40,000 students in attendance from 100 different countries, the opportunity and talent available right here in the heart of Arlington is an asset that businesses should utilize. So how do you connect with students? Here are just a few ways to stay connected.
Mentorship
A great way to utilize the talent at UTA is by mentoring students. Opportunities to Mentor could include:
- Allow them to shadow you for a day
- Schedule a meeting with a student
- Offer an internship
- Speak to students in class or through a student organization
UTA offers a program to help make finding a mentor/mentee easier. Check out UTA Mentoring for more information.
Job Fairs
The university hosts a job fair during the fall and spring semesters to connect various businesses to potential hires. The goal is to teach students about the company and ways to get their foot in the door. Connecting with students at the job fair is a great way to talk to those interested in your industry.
Social Media
You can find an Instagram or Facebook for almost all majors, organizations, and areas of interest. A quick search on your most used social media platform for UTA will connect you with multiple accounts where you can stay connected.
Attend Events
Whether you are an alum, a college sports fan, or want to get involved, UTA has an event for you! Various events are open to the public and are a great way to connect with students and have fun. Check out the event calendar to see what’s coming up.
The Shorthorn
UTA’s student-led newspaper is a free traditional and digital news outlet for UTA and the surrounding community. The paper covers a variety of topics, from op-eds to breaking news. Adding The Shorthorn to your daily news sources is a great way to stay up-to-date with all things UTA.
Connection to your community is essential and connecting with the future workforce, especially those who are interested in your industry, will make all the difference for your business.
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Written by: Chase Fowler