Business & Industry
The College of Consumer and Family Sciences provides several opportunities for collaboration with business and industry as well as resources and support for the industries the college serves.Advisory Councils
Consumer Sciences & Retailing External Partners Council
Members of business and industry who serve on the council provide professional expertise, professional development opportunities for students, and financial support to the Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing. In return, council members enjoy privileged recruitment opportunities and recognition. More
Foods & Nutrition Corporate Affiliates
Food and industry representatives meet on campus twice a year to learn about the latest nutrition research. Members, who provide financial support to the Department of Foods and Nutrition, enjoy unique access to top students and opportunities for collaboration in research and education. More
Hospitality & Tourism Management Strategic Alliance Council
The council is charged with counseling the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management on strategic issues and assisting the department in securing resources to support its programs. Members, who provide financial support, receive access to faculty expertise, privileged recruiting opportunities with students, and other special recognition. More
Executives in the Classroom
Darden Series
Provides an opportunity for students in Hospitality and Tourism Management to connect with industry leaders who come to campus to share their professional experiences, discuss industry trends, and prepare students for a career in the hospitality and tourism industry. More
Foods & Nutrition Executive in the Classroom
Provides a venue for food industry representatives to share their professional perspectives and discuss industry issues with students. Executives also enjoy an opportunity to network with Purdue faculty. More
Quicken Loans Series
Forum brings industry leaders into the classroom to share a real world perspective on the business environment and what it takes for young selling and sales management professionals to succeed. The series is open to the public and is an excellent way for local professionals and schools to interact with these extraordinary leaders. More
Professional Development & Support
Hotel Management
Each fall, the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management helps hosts the General Manager Academy, a professional development opportunity for hoteliers in IAHI, the Owner’s Association of InterContinental Hotels Group. Additionally, the department holds a professional development program on campus for hotel executives from China. More
Recruiting
Careers in Community Service Fair
Community service organizations and agencies are invited to campus to meet with students who are graduating in early childhood education and exceptional needs, early intervention, and youth, adult, and family services. More
Consumer Sciences & Retailing Career Fair
Held in February each year for companies interested in recruiting students in retail management, selling and sales management, financial planning and counseling, and apparel design and technology. More
Consumer Sciences & Retailing Senior/Employer Fall Reception
Provides an opportunity for graduating seniors in the Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing to make connections with company representatives. More
Foods & Nutrition Job Board
Provides a connection between food industry employers and Foods and Nutrition alumni and students. The employer portion of the Web site allows companies to add job information and access posted resumes. More
Hospitality & Tourism Management Career Center/Career Day
The career center in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management facilitates interviews for full-time employment and internships throughout the year. HTM Career Day, held each fall, brings industry recruiters to campus for a career fair and an opportunity to connect with students and faculty at a breakfast, luncheon, and reception. More