Partner Benefits
The Corporate Affiliate Program at the College of Information, Data and Society provides a central point of contact for companies seeking to connect with student talent, access faculty expertise and explore research collaborations within the college.
Build Your Future Talent Pipeline
The program helps your company increase visibility among students and connect with emerging talent through meaningful engagement, including:
- Targeted promotion of internship and employment openings through faculty members and student groups.
- Networking with students and faculty members.
- Hosting company information sessions and participating in recruiting activities.
- Collaborating with student organizations.
- Sponsoring capstone projects aligned with your organization’s interests and challenges.
- Mentoring students and sharing industry expertise through guest talks and project engagement.
Expand and Strengthen Research and Development
Research collaborations with the College of Information, Data and Society can help your organization advance its research and development goals. The Corporate Affiliate Program connects companies with faculty members and graduate students to explore shared interests and pursue collaboration through:
- Introductions to faculty members whose expertise aligns with your organization’s interests and challenges.
- Facilitation of sponsored research projects with clearly defined goals, scope and deliverables.
- Conversations with faculty members and graduate students about emerging technologies and industry needs.
- Connections to the appropriate SJSU offices for research agreements, technology transfer and licensing discussions.
Interested in partnering with us on a capstone project or exploring other ways to collaborate with the College of IDS? Contact CIDS_CAP@sjsu.edu to discuss potential projects and partnership opportunities.
