Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) Corporate Partners Program offers unparalleled access to the next generation of aviation professionals. For leading airlines seeking to strengthen their talent pipeline and engage with cutting-edge aerospace innovation, Kent State Airline Partners represent a strategic alliance with a premier academic institution. Our program fosters strong connections between industry leaders and the bright minds shaping the future of aviation.
Kent State boasts established partnerships with prominent names in the airline industry, including United Airlines and Allegiant, alongside collaborations with FedEx, Southwest, and other major corporations like Parker and Safran. These existing relationships underscore our commitment to providing outstanding career pathways for our students and valuable resources for our faculty through robust industry engagement.
Strategic Advantages for Kent State Airline Partners
Partnering with Kent State CAE offers numerous strategic advantages designed to benefit your organization while contributing to the advancement of aeronautical education. Our comprehensive Corporate Partners Program is structured to create meaningful engagements that align with your company’s objectives. By becoming a Kent State airline partner, you gain:
- Direct Access to Top Talent: Participate in exclusive career fairs with priority placement, allowing you to recruit highly skilled graduates and interns from our esteemed aviation programs. Benefit from private office space during career events for focused recruitment efforts.
- Enhanced Brand Visibility: Increase your brand presence within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering through logo placement on digital screens throughout our facilities and permanent recognition on the CAE website.
- Meaningful Engagement Opportunities: Develop a customized engagement plan in collaboration with our CAE team, ensuring your partnership activities are strategically aligned with your recruitment and industry engagement goals. Host on-campus “takeover” days to directly connect with students and faculty, and participate in Welcome Week activities to introduce your company to incoming students.
- Influence on Future Aviation Professionals: Present directly to students and student organizations, sharing your company’s vision and career opportunities. Sponsor student and faculty events like “Pizza with Professors” in our Timken Lobby to foster informal networking and mentorship.
Partnership Tiers to Suit Your Objectives
We recognize that each corporate partner has unique goals. Kent State CAE offers tiered partnership levels – Gold, Blue, and White – each designed to provide a range of benefits and engagement opportunities. Whether you seek comprehensive brand integration and talent acquisition or targeted engagement with specific student groups, our partnership program can be tailored to meet your needs. We also offer the flexibility to create custom partnership packages to ensure alignment with your specific objectives and maximize your impact on Kent State’s aviation community.
To explore how your airline can benefit from a partnership with Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and to discuss customized partnership opportunities, please contact:
Andrew Morrison
Director, Philanthropy and Corporate Relations
Email: [email protected]
330-257-5375
