Industry Connect Program
Promote your organization and build meaningful connections with Fisher students by participating in Industry Connect! This exclusive program offers undergraduate business students the opportunity to visit your organization, engage with your team, and gain insight into career paths within your industry. Fisher provides the talent and transportation, you provide the experience.
Industry Connect will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2026 (OSU Fall Break) at employer host sites. The program will feature five buses, each visiting two employers, allowing up to 10 companies to host a small, curated group of first- and second-year students for a personalized experience.
Information for Employers
| Academic Break | Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break | Wednesday, October 15, 2026 | Employer Registration by Friday, August 28, 2026, as student registration will begin on August 31st, 2026 |
- Contact Joanne Weber at weber.1251@osu.edu if your organization is interested in hosting up to 40 first- and second-year Fisher students
- The Office of Career Management (OCM) will post your opportunity as an event on Handshake for student applications and promote it to undergraduate business students through newsletters, email campaigns, and advising channels
- After the application period closes, OCM will review applicants, select participants, and provide you with a list of attendee names and emails
- OCM will coordinate student transportation and share an estimated arrival time in advance
- Employers will determine the visit agenda and provide it to the OCM at least 1 week prior to visit
- Showcase your company culture, values, and workplace environment
- Build early connections with high-potential undergraduate talent
- Engage directly with students in a more meaningful, small-group setting
- Gain insights into student interests and career goals to inform recruiting strategies
Participating employers will:
- Host students onsite for a 1 to 2-hour visit
- Provide a structured agenda (e.g., company overview, office tour, employee or intern panels, networking)
- Facilitate meaningful interaction between students and employees
- Communicate all logistics and expectations directly with the Office of Career Management
- Promote the program and manage student enrollment through Handshake
- Provide guidance and support to employers throughout the process
- Assist in ensuring a smooth and successful experience for both employers and students
Before the Experience
- Apply through Handshake “Events”
- Research participating companies so you can have thoughtful questions during the visit
During the Experience
- Participate in tours, discussions, and networking opportunities
- Represent Fisher and yourself professionally
After the Experience
- Reflect on your experience and next steps in your career exploration
- Consider applying for internships with the companies you visited