Corporate Partnership Program
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Sonoma State University provides extraordinary learning opportunities to students at the undergraduate, graduate, and industry executive levels. Our academic training, support for entrepreneurs, and career advancement services benefit professionals and industries across the Bay Area. The SBE's Corporate Partnership Program has grown due to generous investments in our school that enhance the programs and career services that we provide to students. Partner firms gain access to well-trained employee prospects and professional faculty members with expertise spanning the business economy.
Partnership Levels and Benefits
We invite you to join with the School of Business and Economics (SBE) to educate the next generation of business leaders and maximize your organization’s recruitment impact. The SBE’s Corporate Partnership Program offers companies a range of recruiting and marketing opportunities to build positive brand awareness on campus. At the same time, your partnership investment will further the SBE’s mission to grow leaders and prepare students for meaningful careers. Gifts are tax-deductible. Goods and services received (e.g., event dinners) may not be tax-deductible. Your partnership benefits will be stewarded by the SBE’s Center for Professional Engagement. Thank you for your support of our students!
| GOLD ($7,500+/year) | SILVER ($5,000/year) | BRONZE ($2,500/year) | BENEFITS (On an annual basis) |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Employer Recognition Company logo displayed at SBE’s Center for Professional Engagement (CPE) website, at the CPE office on campus, and in relevant CPE publications, events, and emails |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Recruitment Consultation Ongoing communication link with the CPE’s director |
| Choose 3 Events | Choose 2 Events | Choose 1 Event | Opportunity to attend selected events:
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| 3 Tables | 2 Tables | 1 Table | Meet the Firms Event Complimentary registration for SBE Accounting Forum's annual "Meet the Firms" event |
| 5 Per Year | 3 Per Year | 2 Per Year | Targeted Communications CPE email to students with a message from the employer or a post of employer’s content on one of the SBE’s social media sites |
| First Priority | First Priority | First Priority | Career Development Programs Deliver a professional development workshop to students or serve as a guest speaker/helper for resume reviews, panels, mock interviews, or similar event |
✓ | ✓ | Opportunity to be a Mentor Guaranteed participation in SBE Mentor Program | |
| 2 Per Year | 1 Per Year | Access to Discounted Learning Programs Professional program fee discounts for staff who participate in SSU certificate programs |
Please contact Dr. Karen Thompson, Director of the Center for Professional Engagement, at karen.thompson@sonoma.eduor (707) 664-2626, if you have questions or are interested in becoming a Corporate Partner.
Thank You to Our Current Corporate Partners!
Gold Level Partners
Silver Level Donors
Bronze Level Partners
