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VMI Employer Engagement Opportunities
We are fortunate to have strong employer interest in recruiting at VMI.
Due to the high demand, it is not feasible to accommodate every request. To ensure fairness and equitable access to our cadets, we are implementing a tiered structure beginning Spring 2026. This approach will enhance access and provide a more balanced recruiting experience for all stakeholders.
Our strategy for employer engagement involves a tiered structure of resources that support recruiting efforts. Employers can access higher tiers through increased hiring of VMI graduates and increased summer internship opportunities for VMI cadets. This engagement is measured through frequency and quality of engagement with cadets On Post, frequency of shared job and internship postings through Handshake or directly with our office, and First Destination Survey hiring data.
You may also download a printable version of the Opportunity Guide below.
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ENGAGEMENT SERVICES |
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SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
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Career Fair (Guaranteed Annual Spot) |
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Company Feature In Monthly Cadet Newsletter |
✓ |
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Guest Lectures/Student Club Visits |
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OCS Workshop Participation |
✓ |
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Twice Annual Recruiting Assessment Meetings |
✓ |
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ENGAGEMENT SERVICES |
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OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
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JUN |
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Spring/Fall FTX Employer Staff Rides (Site Visits) |
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Career Fair |
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On-campus Interviews |
✓ |
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Workforce Wednesdays (early access) |
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Information Sessions (in-person or virtual) |
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Annual Recruiting Assessment Meetings |
✓ |
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ENGAGEMENT SERVICES |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
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Monthly Virtual Drop-In Meeting |
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Feature on Campus TV Screens |
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Employer Newsletter - Direct |
✓ |
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Career Fair (Discounted new employer reg.) |
✓ |
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Career Fair Networking Dinner |
✓ |
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Workforce Wednesdays |
✓ |
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ENGAGEMENT SERVICES |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
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Handshake Job/Internship Postings |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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Weekly Internship Emails to Academic Departments |
✓ |
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Virtual Multi-institutional information sessions |
✓ |
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Employer Newsletter through Handshake |
✓ |
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✓ |
| ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | MONTHS AVAILABLE |
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| Career Fair (Guaranteed Annual Spot) | OCT, MAR |
| Company Feature In Monthly Cadet Newsletter | SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| Guest Lectures/Student Club Visits | AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| OCS Workshop Participation | SEP, OCT, NOV, FEB, MAR, APR |
| Twice Annual Recruiting Assessment Meetings | OCT, NOV, MAY, JUN |
| ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | MONTHS AVAILABLE |
|---|---|
| Spring/Fall FTX Employer Staff Rides (Site Visits) | OCT, MAR |
| Career Fair | OCT, MAR |
| On-campus Interviews | AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| Workforce Wednesdays (early access) | AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| Information Sessions (in-person or virtual) | AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| Annual Recruiting Assessment Meetings | MAY, JUN |
| ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | MONTHS AVAILABLE |
|---|---|
| Monthly Virtual Drop-In Meeting | ALL |
| Feature on Campus TV Screens | SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL |
| Employer Newsletter - Direct | OCT, JAN, APR |
| Career Fair (Discounted new employer reg.) | OCT, APR |
| Career Fair Networking Dinner | OCT, APR |
| Workforce Wednesdays | SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | MONTHS AVAILABLE |
|---|---|
| Handshake Job/Internship Postings | ALL |
| Weekly Internship Emails to Academic Departments | AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY |
| Virtual Multi-institutional information sessions | ALL |
| Employer Newsletter through Handshake | OCT, JAN, APR |
