Get to Know the "Gems in Your Backyard"
Are you ready to explore exciting career opportunities? Join us for the High Point University Community Investors program, hosted by the Office of Career & Professional Development. This completely free program offers a series of treks across the city, where you'll visit amazing companies like Old Dominion, Tempur Sealy, iHeartMedia, and multiple nonprofit organizations!
You'll get to learn about local employers and the economic developments of High Point, gaining exposure and experience outside your usual environment. Each cohort will enjoy one-on-one networking, round-table discussions, in-person tours of workspaces, and presentations by key leaders in the community. Don't miss out on this chance to jump-start your career and make valuable connections.
You'll get to learn about local employers and the economic developments of High Point, gaining exposure and experience outside your usual environment. Each cohort will enjoy one-on-one networking, round-table discussions, in-person tours of workspaces, and presentations by key leaders in the community. Don't miss out on this chance to jump-start your career and make valuable connections.
What to expect and how to apply:
Each cohort will be committed to a series of treks across the city to participate in various activities, completely FREE of cost. As a young professional, participants will gain the following opportunities:
- Direct one-on-one conversations with executive-level leaders creating a pipeline for internship and job placement opportunities
- In-person tours of employers’ workspaces to see what the day-to-day of “life after college” in the professional world looks like
- Round-table discussions with various professionals over a complimentary lunch
- Presentations presented by multiple critical leaders in the community
- A certificate of participation upon completing the program in the spring
Applications Are Closed!
Employers who have participated so far include:
Opportunities to Grow YOUR Career!
What is High Point in the City?
During the University’s Fall Break, several of the nation’s leading employers have offered High Point University students an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of successful internships and employment. From recent intern-to-hire transitions to interactions with C-Suite executives, HPU students have had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into their hiring procedures. Additionally, they’ve had the chance to tour various facilities including showrooms, newsrooms, and trading floors.
Engaging Underrepresented Male Students
iBELONG Male Mentoring Program is a program funded by North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) that works to assist North Carolina campuses in engaging underrepresented male students in social and academic coaching and mentoring, as well as provide programmatic elements to focus on engagement, persistence, workforce development, cultural connections, and graduation attainment.
Preparing for the Working World
HPU's inaugural cohort is comprised of 15 selected men of color. We anticipate the Beta cohort in Fall 2023 to add an additional 15-20 gentlemen. Scheduled gatherings are crafted to position and prepare young men for the working world as it is going to be through coaching and making resources available for them to explore various career opportunities, be well-rounded, and be top-notch competitors.
Empowering for Success
Members of iBelong share the impact the program has had on their sense of belonging and holistic success.
