UNC Charlotte's Talent Symposium

Event Overview
This employer-focused event is designed to help organizations strengthen their talent pipelines through high-impact internships, project-based learning, and strategic university partnerships. Whether you are exploring student talent for the first time or looking to scale an established internship program, this event provides practical insights, guided planning, and direct connections to university experts and students.
Participants will gain a better understanding of the future of talent development, how universities partner with employers, and how to design experiential learning opportunities that meet real organizational needs while attracting top student talent.
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Registration Options
Level 1: Opening Program & Coffee Chat (Free | Limited to 300 Participants)
This option includes access to the opening presentation and a facilitated “coffee chat” with a national expert on university–industry partnerships. The session will focus on the future of talent development, trends in internships and project-based learning, and how employers can work more effectively with universities to build sustainable talent pipelines.
This option is ideal for employers who want high-level insight and inspiration without participating in breakout workshops.
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Level 2: Full Experience Pass ($25 | Limited to 140 Participants)
The Full Experience Pass includes everything in Level 1, plus access to two interactive, employer-focused workshop tracks, a student panel, lunch and networking, and hands-on planning tools.
Participants will engage in small-group discussions, apply frameworks to their own hiring needs, and leave with a concrete plan for fall student recruitment and campus engagement all while connecting with university professionals.
This option is best for employers ready to design, refine, or scale internships and project-based opportunities with clear next steps and university support. Great opportunity to design your engagement and recruitment plan with the university.