Sponsorships are designed to assist students with the affordability of their college education and assist businesses with recruiting and retaining qualified employees for industries that are experiencing a workforce shortage.
What is a Student Sponsorship?
A student is considered “sponsored” when a company recruits or is matched with a prospective or current Fort Hays Tech | North Central student who shows potential and interest as a future employee of the company.
Employers typically form a contractual agreement with a student outlining the expectations and incentives for both parties. The student enrolls in a Fort Hays Tech | North Central academic program that will provide the education and training appropriate for the skills needed by the company in exchange for on-the-job training or employment later.
While there is no single model for sponsoring students, there are many common characteristics that have proven to be highly effective, such as:
- Tuition reimbursement agreements/contracts
- Tool purchasing agreements
- Signing bonuses or incentive paybacks
- Guaranteed education experiences and/or internships
- Uniform/branded apparel
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
- Some incentives could reduce your program costs
- Employment after graduation, depending on agreement
- Training on the latest technology, equipment, and techniques
- Obtain real-world work experience and knowledge
BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS
- Attract employees with guaranteed employment after graduation
- Highly skilled employees trained on the latest technology, equipment, and techniques
- Retain quality employees, depending on agreement
- Become a partner in education and train tomorrow’s workforce
- Possible tax incentives
I am a BUSINESS interested in participating in a Fort Hays Tech | North Central Sponsorship
I am a STUDENT interested in participating in a Fort Hays Tech | North Central Sponsorship
For questions regarding sponsorship information please contact:
Jayme Owen, Dean of Student Success
Office: 785-738-9037
jowen@fhtechnc.edu