Become a Sponsor
Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is the central career office and starting point for recruiting undergraduate and graduate talent at Northwestern. We represent 19,000 highly selective students and we also reach Northwestern alumni.
When you become a Corporate Sponsor with NCA, you are participating in the professional development of Northwestern students as well as promoting your brand identity, furthering your higher education outreach, and deepening your connection with our students and the broader Northwestern community.
Virtual Career Fair Sponsor - $800/fair
In-Person Career Fair Sponsor - $2000/fair
Offered for each of our all-majors career fairs, attended by students across degree levels and programs.
Benefits:
- Logo displayed on fair communications to students
- Dedicated marketing and social media spotlights
- Access to student attendees resume book in advance of the fair
- Post-fair data report and staff debrief
‘Cats Closet Sponsor - $3000/year
Offered annually at the start of our academic year, 'Cats Closet supports low-income students at Northwestern, providing free, gently-used professional attire (August 2023 – August 2024).
Benefits:
- Company name/logo on NCA tote bags for Closet items
- Featured logo displayed on signage in the ‘Cats Closet lobby
- Prominent display of organizational materials/company swag
- Opportunities for event partnership and clothing drives
Annual Employer Sponsor - $5000/year
Offered annually at the start of the academic year, our Employer Sponsors receive additional NCA staff support, specialized marketing perks, and enhanced campus access throughout the year (August 2023 – August 2024).
Benefits:
- Events and Programs: Fee waiver for traditional meeting room in Norris; priority invitation and access to signature events (ex. Recruiter in Residence)
- Career Fair: Fee waiver for one standard career fair registration
- Marketing/Social Media: Dedicated social media post; Email blast spotlight; Opportunity/Event highlighted in NCA newsletters; Prominent employer placement on Handshake
- Resume Book: student resume book
- Access: Virtual “Lunch and Learn” with NCA staff
- Quarterly strategy check-in with NCA strategist/NCA leadership
If you have any questions, or would like to be a sponsor, please contact our office at nca@northwestern.edu