The Hokie™ Hire Hour

Your hour to connect, learn, and recruit the Hokie way.

Hiring interns, co-op students, and other early talent can be challenging — every university has its own timelines, processes, and expectations. At Virginia Tech, we want to make your recruiting experience as smooth and effective as possible.

The Hokie™ Hire Hour is a monthly, informal virtual meetup designed for employers and recruiters interested in hiring Hokies. Each session is hosted by representatives from Career and Professional Development (CPD) and provides an open forum to ask questions, share experiences, and learn more about recruiting at Virginia Tech.

Whether you’re new to recruiting Hokies or a long-standing campus partner, this is your opportunity to:

  • Gain insider insights into Virginia Tech recruiting practices.
  • Explore experiential learning, career fairs, and student engagement opportunities.
  • Connect directly with CPD staff and other employer partners.
  • Stay current on upcoming events, programs, and best practices.

Format

  • Hosted once per month on Zoom — no set agenda, just conversation.
  • Come for the full hour or drop in as your schedule allows.
  • Sessions are not recorded, encouraging open dialogue and authentic discussion.

Who Should Attend

Recruiters, hiring managers, and university relations representatives who are interested in hiring Virginia Tech students or strengthening their engagement on campus.

Registration

Participation is free and open to all employer partners. To receive the Zoom link and monthly reminders, please register below.

General Recruiting

Learn more about career fair options, student engagement opportunities, and more that could help your recruiting needs.

November 19th, from 1:00 to 2:00pm EST

Internships and Co-ops

Learn more about internships, cooperative education, Virginia Tech, and state-wide initiatives that could help establish your talent pipeline.

December 10th, from 11:00am to 12:00pm EST

Questions?

Jim Henderson
Director, Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services
jim.henderson@vt.edu
540-231-8079

Lauren Willis
Assistant Director, Internship Engagement
laurenw25@vt.edu
540-231-6241