The Value of Sponsorship and Branding

Sponsorship and branding opportunities allow your company to deepen its relationship with UNLV. A strategic combination of financial sponsorship and branding efforts can enable an employer to establish a meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with the university. Not only will this support education and research, but it will also enhance the employer's brand visibility, access to talent, and industry influence.

Services Offered to UNLV Partners

All employers have access to basic services by partnering with UNLV. These services include:

  • Handshake job postings and optimization
  • Campus-wide career and internship fairs (there is a fee for booth registration)
  • Employer panels and mixers
  • Marketing tables, information sessions, and on-campus interviewing space
  • Tours of the university
  • Consultation services for developing talent pipelines, developing successful internship programs, and upskilling and reskilling your workforce

Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Annual sponsorship packages allow you to elevate your programs and services. Your contribution will help students become career and internship-ready and connect them to your organization's opportunities throughout the year.

The Premier package includes the following:

  • A booth at the Career and Internship Fair for both the fall and spring event with high-visibility branding
  • Invitation to the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer each semester
  • Social media takeover day each semester
  • Email blast about opportunities within your organization to targeted candidates in Handshake once per semester
  • Web presence as a featured partner with logo and link to your employment site on our UNLV Career Launch website.
  • Dedicated graduate assistant and career specialist to provide information across campus regarding hiring and internship opportunities, pre-interview internships, post-internship outreach, referral assistance, and additional consultation, promotion, and support.
  • Priority invitation to specialty recruiting and mixer events, including the Veteran Fair, DEI events, industry mixers, and the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer (may be an additional cost for table)
  • Introductions to key student organizations to help you engage with students
  • Invitation to the Annual Employer Summit, along with best practices events and employer celebrations
  • Information session and/or marketing table for students each semester
  • Consultation with the Career Services & Workforce Development team each semester to maximize your recruitment experience

Contact careerworkforce@unlv.edu for more information on annual rates and customizable options.

The Partner package includes the following:

  • A booth at the Career and Internship Fair for either a fall or spring event with high-visibility branding
  • Invitation to the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer event each semester
  • Social media takeover day once each year
  • Email blast about opportunities within your organization to targeted candidates in Handshake once each year
  • UNLV peer ambassadors will conduct outreach to students on campus on behalf of your organization and your career opportunities
  • Priority invitation to specialty recruiting and mixer events, including the Veteran Fair, DEI events, industry mixers, and the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer (additional cost for table)
  • Invitation to the Annual Employer Summit, along with best practices events and employer celebrations
  • Information session and/or marketing table each semester
  • Internship opportunities with assigned peer ambassadors and a career specialist to provide pre-interview internship information to students, referral assistance, additional promotion and support, and post-internship outreach
  • Annual consultation with Career Services & Workforce Development team to maximize your recruitment experience

Contact careerworkforce@unlv.edu for more information on annual rates and customizable options.

The Supporter package includes the following:

  • A booth at the Career and Internship Fair for either a fall or spring event with high-visibility branding
  • Social media takeover day once each year
  • UNLV peer ambassadors will conduct outreach to students on campus on behalf of your organization and your career opportunities
  • Priority invitation to specialty recruiting and mixer events, including the Veteran Fair, DEI events, industry mixers, and the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer (additional cost for table)
  • Invitation to the Annual Employer Summit, along with best practices events and employer celebrations
  • Information session and/or marketing table for students each semester
  • Internship opportunities with an assigned peer ambassador to provide additional promotion and outreach regarding internships
  • Annual consultation with Career Services & Workforce Development team to maximize your recruitment experience

Contact careerworkforce@unlv.edu for more information on annual rates and customizable options.

Career and Internship Fair Sponsorships

Sponsoring a career and internship fair streamlines recruitment efforts by offering businesses direct access to motivated and skilled students who are actively seeking employment or internships. It boosts brand visibility and reputation, presenting the organization as an employer of choice that invests in future talent. Sponsorship also provides insights into industry trends and candidate quality, facilitating informed hiring decisions and long-term talent development. It offers opportunities for branding and product/service showcasing that will set your organization apart from competitors.

Sponsorship for a career and internship fair is a strategic investment for recruiting top talent, enhancing brand recognition, and staying ahead in the industry, benefiting both employers and potential employees.

Registration Fees

  • Standard business: $850 
  • Small business (businesses with under 50 employees): $500
  • Non-profit/government: $500 
  • Electrical outlets: $50 (limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis)

Upon registering on Handshake for career and internship fairs, all employers may access the following basic services:

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • One black table linen
  • Cross-promotion to College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Nevada State University (NSU), and University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students and alumni through the Handshake platform.

The Premier sponsorship includes the following:

  • Booth fee and premier location with up to six representatives
  • Logo included on event digital and printed promotional materials
  • Sponsor recognition signage at the event and booth
  • Targeted email blast highlighting company participation the week leading up to the fair
  • Exposure on Career Services social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) two weeks leading up to the fair
  • Invitation and additional sponsorship recognition for the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer

The Partner sponsorship includes the following:

  • Booth fee and premier location with up to four representatives
  • Logo included on event digital and printed promotional materials
  • Sponsor recognition signage at the event and booth
  • Exposure on Career Services social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) two weeks leading up to the fair
  • Invitation to the “Prepare for the Fair” panel and mixer

Advertise in the UNLV Career Handbook

Reach our students during pivotal career planning moments with our Career Handbook, one of the most requested career resources on campus. We create 10,000 printed copies to distribute throughout campus, in classrooms, at career centers, and during career fairs. The handbook provides valuable resources and exposure for employers looking to build their brands and create talent pipelines.

Advertising Opportunities

  • Full-year coverage
  • Standard ½ and full-page ads available
  • Premium placements on back cover, inside cover (subject to availability)
  • Digital exposure included in all sponsorship levels

Contact

Our vendor partner, Momentous, handles all sponsorships and placements. Email Enrico Sacchetti at enrico@makeitmomentous.com or call 720-307-2813.

Additional Opportunities

Here are a few examples of additional sponsorship and branding opportunities. For more information on rates and options, contact careerservices@unlv.edu.

Sponsorship Opportunity Description
Employer Spotlight Articles Receive a spotlight in the Handshake and Career Launch student newsletter. Spotlights are a max of 500 words.
Annual Career Services Website Sponsor Logo placement and link to your employment page on the UNLV Career Launch website or targeted Career Community pages, including student identity-specific pages.
Employer Video Provide a video for us to feature your career opportunities via the Career Services student newsletter, website, and social media each semester.
Recruiter In Residence Day with VIP Student Mixer Event Be featured as an employer for the day with branding and a special student mixer event (marketing table, campus facility, food and beverage, student promotion, etc.).
Industry-Specific Career Mixer Event (Not Exclusive, 15-20 Employers) There is limited availability for select employers and industries to meet workforce and student diversity needs.
Sponsor A Peer Career Coach/Ambassador A peer coach will promote company opportunities throughout the academic year and support company activities on campus.
Sponsor Career Services Workshop Presentations To Classes Company logo included on title presentation slide throughout the academic year, reaching over 500 students.