Rutgers University has a $5.2 billion annual economic impact on New Jersey through supporting 58,000 jobs in the state. More than half of Rutgers' 500,000 alumni live and work in New Jersey. The presentation outlines ways that Somerset County businesses can engage with Rutgers through workforce development programs, accessing Rutgers' research capabilities, and recruiting student talent. It provides contacts at Rutgers for corporate engagement and partnerships.

1. Rutgers University
June 20, 2018
Jaimie Testai

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Rutgers Impact on NJ and Somerset County
$5.2B in Annual Economic
Activity for New Jersey
Supports 58,000 NJ Jobs
SCBP/Rutgers
Partnership Agreement
signed 2017
More than half of 500,000
Alumni live in and
contribute to NJ
Purchases $600 Million+
from NJ Businesses
Long Term SCBP
Partnership with Bloustein
School
$712 Million in Research
and Development
1.1 Million Lbs. Food
Donated to NJ Food
Banks

3. • Survey conducted by SCBP/Rutgers in 2017
– Survey Participation / Demographics
– Survey Results
• How to Interact with Rutgers
– Corporate Engagement
– Workforce Development
– Business Growth
– Recruitment
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Agenda

5. • 111 of 750 SCBP members responded to the survey. (~15%
response rate)
• The majority of companies have not worked with Rutgers in
the past and have expressed desire to pursue a relationship
with Rutgers.
• The survey produced 48 leads that have been assessed and
sent to the correct unit within Rutgers.
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Survey Participation / Demographics

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Survey Questions and Results
SCBP companies would like to learn more about
the following Rutgers services:
Professional Development Courses (12.92%)
Degree & Certificate Programs (7.08%)
Talent Acquisition (14.58%)
Internships/Student Engagement (20%)
NJSBDC (12.50%)
Professional Services (7.08%)
Procurement (5.42%)

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8. Objective
• Increase industry interactions
– Facilitate sponsored research
– Support student engagement
• University-wide focus
• Work with other units
– Career Services
– Division of Continuing Studies
– School/Department Engagement
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Corporate Engagement
We help companies navigate Rutgers…..
Corporate Engagement
Newark
New Brunswick
Camden

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Companies need an educated workforce
that has the skills needed for the modern
workplace.
Companies recruit from universities for
young talent.
We talk with industry HR professionals
and hiring managers.
We connect industry to UCS, DOCS and
other units.
We connect industry to students
through programmatic events.
Industry
Partnering
Concept
Companies sponsor workforce training to
update their current employees skill set.
Rutgers
Corporate
Engagement
Concept
Corporate Engagement

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Workforce Development - DOCS
Professional Development for All Learners
• Practical education for every stage of
your career
– 6,000 Continuing Education classes serve
70,000+ participants each year!
– From entry-level skill development to mid-career
growth to executive education
• For information, contact:
– Division of Continuing Studies
• lifelonglearning.rutgers.edu
• 732-932-7323

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Business Growth – NJSBDC @ Rutgers NB
• Counseling
• Training
• Technical Assistance
• Business
Development
• Business Plan
• Lean LaunchPad
• Marketing Plan
• Franchising
• Global Expansion
• Social Media
Plan/Clinic
• Human Resources
Plan
• Disaster Recover Plan
• Credit Clinic

12. University Career Services (UCS)
BUILD YOUR EMPLOYER
BRAND
Create a consistent presence and enhance visibility through:
• Rutgers
• rutgers.joinhandshake.com
• Post jobs & internships, receive resumes, and select potential candidates
• Career & Internship Fairs
• Fall Mega Career & Internship Fair is now open for registration (9/12 &
9/13)
• Employer Networking & Information Sessions
• Target qualified candidates to share more about your organization in an
informal setting
• On-Campus Interviews
• Select students from a qualified applicant pool and review resumes to
create customized interview schedules
• Knights of the Round Table Partners Program
• Sponsor programs and events with this high impact approach to increase
brand visibility
• Recruiter-In-Residence
• Provide resume assistance and interview tips while promoting your brand
• Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program (RICP)
• An opportunity for students to earn academic credit for their internship or
co-op

13. University Career Services (UCS)
Signature Events
Maximize you presence on campus by engaging with
our students through participation in one of our targeted
programs, such as:
• Emerging Student Leader Networking Reception
• Mock Interview Clinics
• Resume Clinics
• Alumni-to-Student Career Exploration Nights
• University Career Services Open House
• HUGs (historically underrepresented groups) Diversity Events
• Special Population Events

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Cherise Kent
Director, Corporate Engagement
Office: 848-932-4552
Mobile: 732-374-6498
cherise.kent@rutgers.edu
Recruit student talent
https://businessportal.rutgers.edu/
Leverage research capabilities
and facilities
Access faculty experts
Central Point of Entry for Industry
Corporate Engagement
Jaimie Testai
Program Development Specialist
Office: 848-932-4459
jaimie.testai@rutgers.edu