Talent
We produce your greatest asset, talent
In today’s rapidly changing work environment, the competition for recruiting top talent has never been tougher.
In the digital economy, talent and technology are the drivers of national and global competitiveness. As companies struggle to recruit workforce-ready talent with the required education and technical skills, they are being forced to rethink and streamline their hiring initiatives to ensure they attract and retain diverse, high-caliber employees.
IMPACT
37,000+
students - talent at scale
11,000+
engineering students
7th
largest producer of engineers in the nation
1st
largest producer of STEM graduates in Virginia
50%+
of working engineers in the VA are Hokie grads
1 of 6
senior military colleges (outside the five federal military academies)
FOCUS
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is diversifying the tech talent in Virginia.
Virginia Tech has made increasing equity, inclusion and diversity an imperative. Incorporated into everything we do, Virginia Tech takes a holistic approach. From K-12 programs, to setting bold ambitions around graduate education, Virginia Tech is making transformational gains.
We offer a full suite of scholarships and programming for students while working hand-in-hand with corporate partners to deliver on shared goals. Our corporate I&D site gives a look at the many programs reaching sometimes distinct segments to ‘meet students and faculty where they are.”
With implementation of robust strategies, Virginia Tech has made historic enrollment gains, meeting ambitious targets set just five years ago, delivering a 93% increase in African Americans and a 64% increase in Hispanic/Latinos compared to 2017.
PARTNER
With more than 37,000 students, Virginia Tech is your go-to recruiting partner for top talent at scale. As a top producer of engineers in the nation, our students are workforce-ready and primed for experiential learning opportunities and internships. Hire students and alumni through our two job posting platforms.
Inspired by your company's real-world situations, students “learn by doing”. By engaging students in hands-on experiences, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom. Students learn to effectively manage complexity, encounter and wrestle with authentic ethical dilemmas, understand and value different perspectives. Partner with us to develop your work-ready talent pipeline.
In the modern economy, brand, talent and technology are the leading sources of competitive advantage. Align your brand with one of the most recognizable and respected names in higher education. With our support, you’ll build brand loyalty to the next generation of innovative leaders, top research faculty and the most passionate alumni base in the nation.
X-LABs are disrupting the way companies tackle strategic objectives. They offer a brand new framework for collaboration—one where creativity and innovation meet. Our team will help you move toward integrated, purposeful strategies designed to meet the unique needs of your growing company. Together, we’ll spur talent development, research, and innovation.
Karin Clark
Associate Director of Business Development, LINK, the Center for Advancing Partnerships
Let's connect today.
Every day, our faculty work to educate the next generation of industry leaders. Together, with our partners, we shape and diversify the workforce talent pipeline.
Virginia Tech offers a full range of ways to engage. Let's build a comprehensive relationship that helps your company meet its strategic goals.