The Career Engagement Summit is a conference that allows recruiters to interact, connect, and engage with the University of Florida community and fellow recruiters. This conference addresses critical topics impacting college recruitment and fosters participant engagement in partnering with the flagship institution of the state of Florida for their talent needs. The Career Engagement Summit is the premier professional development event for employers and kicks off the upcoming recruiting season.

In addition to the great connections you can make at the summit, your attendance also allows a recruiter to earn continuing education credits from SHRM.

REGISTRATION FEES PER PERSON

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Complimentary Pre-Conference Sessions & Reception

Career Engagement Summit: $75 Per Person (Late registration date: 7/1/25)

Day 2 -  Friday, July 18, 2025 Agenda:

• 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Check-In, Breakfast & Networking
• 8:30 AM - 8:35 AM: Welcome by the C3
• 8:35 AM - 8:50 AM: Opening Session with UF Senior Leadership
• 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM: The State of Recruitment at UF & Beyond
• 9:10 AM - 9:20 AM: Career Influencer Award Recognition
• 9:20 AM - 9:45 AM: Bridging Talent and Tech: An Interactive Recruitment Challenge
• 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Refreshment Break
• 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Breakout Session #1
  For Experienced Recruiters: Advancing Workforce Development and Experiential Learning: Insights and Innovations (Ballroom C)
  For New Recruiters: UF Recruitment Reboot: Balancing Technology with Personal Touch (Warrington Room)
• 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Connect & Engage: Networking Break
• 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Peer to Peer: Table Talks
• 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch
• 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Keynote Address by Guest Speaker (during lunch)
• 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Connect & Engage: Networking Break
• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Breakout Session #2
  For Experienced Recruiters: The Ed Tech Advantage: Empowering Employers for Hiring Success (Ballroom C)
  For New Recruiters: Engaging the New Generation: Career Pathway Coaches on Tailoring Recruitment for Gen-Z (Warrington Room)
• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: General Session: Student Panel in Presidents Ballroom
• 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: General Session: Guest Speaker
• 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Setting the Stage for Recruiting Success/Wrap-Up