Industry Connect Initiative: Partnering for Student Success

Abstract

The Industry Connect Initiative of the Computer Science Department at Southeastern is a four-pronged approach to connect students to real world ready skills and relevant topics. This approach includes an industry advisory board, the distinguished lecture series, an internship program and curriculum opportunities [1]. These four pieces along with a partnership with the university’s Career Services Department and Workforce Talent Initiative provide the resources necessary for graduates to be highly sought after for employment. This poster paper presents an overview of the Industry Connect Initiative.