TechConnect 2008

September 16, 2008 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Duke University • Fitzpatrick Center (CIEMAS)

TechConnect, hosted by the Duke University Career Center, Department of Computer Science, and Pratt School of Engineering, brings students and employers together. Each year, a panel of employers is selected to provide advice to students seeking internships and full-time jobs. Through this panel presentation, students get a good understanding of characteristics employers seek as well as a realistic view of the job market for students interested in engineering and technical careers.

The panel discussion is followed by a vibrant networking event. Students from all classes are welcome to visit with employer representatives, many of whom are Duke alumni. This venue provides a less formal environment than the traditional Career Fair, which takes place the following day, September 17, in the Bryan Center. We are using a format that will make it even easier for students and employers to connect by providing company specific "chat" areas.


Location

TechConnect will be held in the Fitzpatrick Center (CIEMAS). Parking is in the PGIV Garage adjacent to the Bryan Center.


Contact

The contact person for this event is Kirsten Shaw; 919-660-5533.


Employer Registration

• Please click here for registration information.
  
• Registration is required of employer participants.
• Registration to participate is on a first come, first serve basis.
• Panel participation is by invitation only.
• The fee is $385 and includes the student reception.
• Participation in the student reception is limited to the first 45 companies to register.  The fee is $200 and provides admission to both the panel discussion and the reception.
• Please contact Kirsten Shaw at 919-660-5533 if you are interested in learning more about TechConnect, registration and future panel participation.

Here is a list of participants this year (current as of 7/10/08):

Medtronic
SkanskaUSA
Accenture
Nortel
comScore
Amentra
Stryker
MicroStrategy
MPR Associates
Cisco
Schlumberger
DRW Trading Group
Parsons Corporation
GE
Edwards
Microsoft
Facebook
CDM
Plexus

List to be continually updated leading up to event.