Employers - Office of Professional Practice - Purdue University

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

The Office of Professional Practice (OPP) at Purdue University serves as a vital link between the academic community and the professional world. Established with a commitment to fostering experiential learning, the OPP provides employers with a unique opportunity to engage with talented Purdue students, while simultaneously offering students valuable hands-on experience in their chosen fields.

• Access to Top Talent: Purdue University is renowned for its exceptional academic programs, producing a pool of talented and motivated students. Employers can tap into this rich talent pool by partnering with the OPP for recruitment opportunities. X Engine offers a unique connection for students who are seeking opportunities aligned with their academic program or industry-focused experiences. Students have access to a variety of co-ops, internships, workshops, service-learning projects and research opportunities. OPP engages with 500+ employers across various disciplines within the university
• Customized Recruitment Strategies: The OPP works closely with employers to understand their specific needs and tailors recruitment strategies accordingly. This personalized approach ensures that employers find the most suitable candidates for their positions. In addition, OPP offers a Corporate Sponsorship Program to create the most impactful experience for employers. 
• Cost-Effective Hiring: Partnering with the OPP provides employers with an economical approach to hiring interns or co-op students. This mutually beneficial arrangement allows companies to assess potential long-term employees before making permanent hiring decisions.
• Enhanced Brand Visibility: Collaborating with Purdue University through the OPP enhances an employer's brand visibility and reputation among students and the academic community. In addition to flexible co-op opportunities, X Engine is the destination for employers to showcase opportunities for all class levels across multiple majors. Student logins since 2022 have grown over 200% as programming has been designed to transform the traditional job board platform and allow for student discovery of specific professional development events, employer engagement functions and industry-knowledge skills courses.
• Long-Term Talent Pipeline: Building a relationship with the Office of Professional Practice can establish a steady pipeline of skilled professionals for future recruitment needs, strengthening the employer's workforce over time.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Purdue Semiconductor Career Fair: Purdue University is excited to host its inaugural Semiconductor Fair on September 16, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM. We invite industry employers to join us at this landmark event, where academic excellence meets cutting-edge industry innovation. This fair will bring together top talent, including students in Purdue’s Semiconductor Degree Program, providing a unique platform for networking, showcasing new technologies, and exploring collaborative opportunities that will shape tomorrow’s workforce in the semiconductor industry. Click Here to Register.

2025 Purdue Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair: The Office of Professional Practice is thrilled to invite you to our annual Purdue Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair. This event will take place in-person on Monday, September 15th at the Purdue Memorial Union from 10am - 4pm. As in year’s past, this year’s Purdue Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair will highlight opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internships, co-ops, and full-time roles. Additionally, students from a wide-variety of majors will be invite to attend including Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Pharmacy and Science. Building upon the success of the previous years’ fairs, this year we will be offering additional opportunities to interact with students both the evening prior to the fair and the morning of the fair. Click Here to Register.

GEARE Resource Fair and Networking Night: Engage with students enrolled in Purdue's GEARE program, the most comprehensive global training program in the nation. Interact and recruit top students on their way to becoming global engineers. Scheduled for September 8, 2025 2:00-9:00 pm. Union North and South Ballrooms. Want to know more? Contact Heather Fabries, hfabries@purdue.edu. Learn more about the GEARE Program here.

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