For Schools
Build Stronger Employer Partnerships
Mississauga, ON | December 4th & 5th, 2024
Chicago, IL | December 11th & 12th, 2024
Why attend the Campus Recruitment Forum?
Accelerate your impact
Two programs that will immediately impact your success with employers.
Learn from the experts
Explore the latest research, hear from experienced employer relations professionals, and make connections with peers.
Implement new strategies
Make informed decisions based on experience and case studies of what works now.
Program Features
Attend Day 1, Day 2 or Both!
Day 1
Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices
Network with employers and learn their latest approaches to student hiring.
Are you up on the trends and best practices in campus recruiting?
This one-day program brings employers and schools together to discuss the latest insights and shares what successful employers are doing now to attract today’s students.
Topics will include:
- Understanding today's students
- Building awareness on campus
- AIs impact on campus recruitment
- Developing effective campus partnerships
- Maximizing your website, social media and other communications
- Creating impactful events & activities
- Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion
- Improving engagement and eliminating reneges
- Differentiating your company on campus
Day 2
Employer Relations Accelerator
Advance your expertise and collaborate with your employer relations peers.
Do you have the skills and tactics to build a robust employer relations strategy?
This program will provide expertise, roundtables, and facilitated discussions to support your growth in employer relations.
Topics will include:
- Understanding the employer relations ecosystem
- Turning your understanding of employers into a competitive advantage
- The interconnectedness of marketing, sales, and service in employer relations
- Collaborating on today’s ER challenges
- Improving student engagement to improve event outcomes
- Exchanging best practices with other schools
- Building a more consultative approach to employer engagement
- Creating your action plan
Program Schedules
Expert Presenters & Panelists
Additional presenters will be announced soon.
Geoff Anderson
University of Manitoba
Director, Science Co-op Program, Faculty of Science
Monica Barry
University of Chicago
Associate Director, Employer Relations & Outreach
Elizabeth Chominski
Gies College of Business - Illinois
Director, Office of Corporate Partnerships
Xandro DeOliveira
United Airlines
Manager – MBA & Campus Programs
Graham Donald
Brainstorm Strategy Group Inc.
Founder & President
Katie Flanagan
BMO Financial Group
Manager, Campus and Early Talent Recruitment, Technology & Operations
Angelique Joseph
Definity
Campus and Brand Program Manager, Human Resources
Jay Kipps
The Martec
Director of Flint & Steel and HR Tech Modernization Lead
Cory Latimer
Sheridan College
Associate Director, Cooperative & Career Education
Leesa McLeish-Diaz
University of Toronto Scarborough
Employer Engagement Coordinator - EDI, Academic Advising & Career Centre
Natalie Miller
Enterprise Mobility
Group Talent Acquisition Manager
Jeff Ollinger
SunLife
Director, Talent Acquisition - Corporate and Campus
Amanda Piazza
Travelers
Senior Consultant, Emerging Talent Acquisition, Human Resources
Jennifer Powell
Brainstorm Strategy Group Inc.
Director, Community Engagement
Veronica N. Rahim
Purdue University
Director of Employer Engagement, Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)
Jessie Rebstock
Ingredion Incorporated
Program Lead, University Relations & Early Talent
Natalie Rutkowski
KPMG
National Campus & Early Talent Leader
Mary Scott
SRG
Founder
Paige Sulek
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Executive Recruiter and Campus Lead
Sean Treccia
KPMG LLP
Director, Talent Acquisition
Robert Wooden
Dalhousie University
Director, Management Career Services
Testimonials
Recent testimonials for Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices:
“It was an incredibly enriching experience. The intensive program was specifically tailored for early talent professionals, providing deep insights into the latest trends shaping the landscape of early talent recruitment. I gained valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices, equipping me with the knowledge needed to elevate my recruitment strategy, particularly when it comes to hiring Gen Z candidates. I would highly recommend this workshop to my colleagues and fellow professionals in the early talent community. It's a fantastic opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, gain meaningful insights, and enhance your recruitment strategy in today's competitive market.”
Amitoj Sandhu
Manager, Global Early Talent, Dayforce
“The Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices is an excellent event that provides campus recruitment professionals with the opportunity to network with and learn from peers across the country!”
Maria Khan
Head of Campus Recruitment, Canada, CGI
“Attending the Trends and Best Practices Session was an eye-opening experience! The insights shared were not only current but also actionable. The session provided a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies, changing student expectations, and what employers are doing to adapt to the gen Z workforce. Moreover, the best practices shared by industry experts were invaluable . I highly recommend this session to anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive success in their campus engagement strategies.”
Nancy Sammon
Relationship Manager, Career Advancement Centre, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
“Campus Recruitment Trends & Best Practices is an excellent professional development and industry networking opportunity. I especially appreciate the data insights and relevance to our particular market reality.”
Mai-Gee Hum
Senior National Manager, University Relations and Early Careers, AtkinsRéalis
This is our first-ever in-person program for employer relations professionals. These testimonials from our virtual Employer Engagement Academy reflect what participants can expect:
"The Employer Engagement Academy was an incredibly helpful resource. The workshops, panels, and networking opportunities were invaluable. This was a perfect place to build a roadmap for the future and assess my strategic approach to employer engagement. I can't recommend it enough!"
Monica Barry
Associate Director, Employer Relations & Outreach, University of Chicago
"I highly recommend this program to anyone in the employer relations field, who is interested in learning, sharing best practices, hearing from employer panels, joining in on lively discussions, and building their network, not to mention, receiving a micro-credential once completed! This program was informative, engaging, and probably the best PD I have ever been a part of. Money well spent!"
Kelleen Schonfeldt
Partnership Coordinator (Allied Health Sciences), Career Centre, Cambrian College
"I highly recommend this program to professionals involved in employer engagement. The program integrates various elements of the employer engagement experience and introduces participants to innovative ideas and diverse perspectives. It also facilitates a deeper understanding of personal strengths and areas for improvement in approaching employer engagement. This program is invaluable not only for newcomers but also for seasoned professionals, providing a platform to exchange insights and knowledge."
Katherine Byron
Assistant Director/Coordinator of Employer Engagement for Students & Alumni, Coastal Carolina University
"This was a great program and I have many takeaways for my "idea" whiteboard in my office. As employer developers, we often attend events and conferences for the main purpose of building and fostering new relationships with PD being an additional bonus. This was a great opportunity to give relationship builders their own PD exclusively focused on learning, growing and planning for the future. I would highly recommend!"
Venessa Magny
Talent Partnership Consultant, Goodman School of Business, Brock University
Registration Rates
Individual - 1 Day
$595
per person
Group of 2 to 4 - 1 Day
$476
per person
Group of 5 or more - 1 Day
$416.50
per person
Individual - Both Days
$1095
per person
Group of 2 to 4 - Both Days
$876
per person
Group of 5 or more - Both Days
$766.50
per person
Where & When
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Contact Julie Rahmer, Learning, Research & Engagement Lead at julie@brainstorm.ca
with any questions or concerns you may have.
Partner with Us: Offer Your Employers a Special Gift
Looking to show appreciation to your employer partners after a busy fall recruitment season? We’re offering a unique opportunity for our campus partners to give back. Schools that agree to promote the Campus Recruitment Forum to their employer partners will receive:
- A $150 discount code to share with employers for event registration
- Sample email text to make sharing the code easy
- Recognition with your school’s logo on the event page and program
This is a chance to strengthen relationships with your employer network while giving them a meaningful "thank you." If you're interested in participating, contact Julie at julie@brainstorm.ca for your unique discount code.