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Employer benefits of the UWF Talent Catalyst program.

Expand Your Talent Pool

  • Early Access to Students: Gain access to students earlier in their academic careers.
  • Shape the Future: Contribute to developing your future workforce by offering paid part-time work experience to students and teaching them how to work your company’s way.
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Streamlined Hiring & Recruiting

  • Effortless Hiring: Let UWF assist with entry-level hiring, reducing your recruitment efforts.
  • Campus-Wide Visibility: Get in front of the right students in the right classrooms and the right student organizations.

Enhanced Employee Retention & Productivity

  • Long-Term Commitment: Students working part-time for more than one year are more likely to stay long-term, lowering turnover expenses.
  • Local Retention: Most UWF graduates stay local if jobs are available, ensuring ready talent.
  • Peak Performance: Hire students part-time so they are closer to peak performance when transitioning to full-time.
  • Cost Savings: Cover one full-time role with two part-time students, reducing financial outlays and federally mandated benefits.

Professional Development Learning Community & Mentorship

  • Essential Professional Skills Training: Students are workforce-ready and have crucial professional skills such as communicating effectively, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration before graduating.
  • Mentorship Program: Each student is paired with a mentor from your company.

As Easy as 1-2-3

  1. Sign Agreement: Join the employer Talent Catalyst program.
  2. Meet and Interview: Conduct interviews with potential candidates that fit your job description.
  3. Onboard & Support: Onboard employees and provide a mentor for each student, with ongoing support from UWF.

Become a Strategic Business Partner

Interested in signing up as a strategic business partner? Get started today by contacting the Office of Workforce Development workforcedevelopment@uwf.edu or 850.474.2041.