Corporate Experience, Student Expectations

Registration will open for students the week of Nov 4, 2024
What Students Can Expect:

The Corporate Experience Day program offers current URI College of Business students the opportunity to spend one day with corporate partners at their place of employment. Students attending in-person sessions will:

  • Gain insight into the company
  • Tour the office building
  • Ask questions you may have about the career field
  • Explore their day to day work
  • Experience practical aspects of potential careers in that field

This Experience:

  • Will take place during the J-Term holiday break
  • Is free to ALL current URI College of Business students
  • Requires having your OWN transportation to and from the companies
  • Is a great opportunity to learn more about companies in your field and make professional connections!

What You Will Learn:

  • History and trends of the industry
  • A typical day within this industry
  • Overview of an organization’s operations and staff divisions
  • Skills needed to become employed by the organization
  • Information about the industry and your hosts journey to their position