Computing Affiliates Program
Right when your company needs it the most, computing talent is scarce. The good news is that the College of Computing at Georgia Tech can supply precisely the talent you need to fuel your company’s future. Our undergraduate programs are experiencing record enrollments, which means a growing stream of new graduates from the Undergraduate Computer Science Program ranked 5th nationally in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report.
The College’s Corporate Affiliates Program (CAP) offers advantages to help you improve your competitive position among recruiters. By partnering with us, you will strengthen and widen your recruiting pipeline through increased awareness among our students and young alumni. The Dean will, in turn, deploy your unrestricted partnership contributions to advance the College’s strategic priorities, thus sustaining our efforts to develop the computing talent that is in such high demand by industry.
CAP Contact:
For more information about our Computing Affiliates Program, please reach out to:
Emily Foster
Senior Industry Engagement Manager
Lucas (Second Year CS)
"The CAP Program has opened my eyes to the vast world of professional recruiting. I've been able to get ahead of the game by exposing myself to countless company recruitment events on campus and more meaningful connections with companies to expand my possible opportunities."
Tai'Re (Fourth Year CS)
"During the internship, I learned a lot about technology consulting and working with clients, specifically those in executive positions in their respective firms. In addition to gaining valuable soft skills, I was able to learn about new technologies and processes through working on deliverables for my client."
Ananya (Fourth Year CM)
"The College of Computing's career resources have empowered me to thrive in all aspects of the recruitment process. Interacting with our corporate affiliates has greatly benefited me as a candidate — from resume reviews to practicing my elevator pitch at Career Fair."
Spencer (Second Year CS)
"The College's Computing Affiliates Program has been a huge part of my professional growth at Tech. I've made meaningful connections with recruiters and alumni who've helped me refine my career goals and land valuable opportunities. It's given me direct access to industry insights I wouldn't have otherwise."
CAP Membership Options
Buzz: $5,000 Partnership
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| Career Fair | Fall | Engage with students and professionals through our diverse career opportunities.
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| Signature Events | ||
| Tech Talk | Fall/Spring | Host a Tech Talk where you can highlight a particular project, technology, or industry advancement. |
| Day in the Lobby | Fall/Spring | A Day in the Lobby gives your company a high-visibility presence in the College of Computing, allowing you to connect directly with students in a casual, high-traffic setting. Engage with top tech talent, showcase your opportunities, and build meaningful relationships throughout the day. |
| Coffee Chats | Fall/Spring | Coffee Chats offer a relaxed, casual setting for corporate affiliates to connect with students, share insights, and discuss career opportunities. |
Ramblin' Wreck: $11,000 Partnership
Receives all of the benefits in the Buzz tier, and also:
| Student Access | ||
| Career Fairs | Fall/Spring | In-person access: Set up your booth on campus to recruit top talent and showcase your company's opportunities. |
| TA Recruiting | Fall/Spring | Access to hundreds of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants, who are our best and brightest. These top-notch students are dedicated to helping their peers learn computer science. Events can include corporate lunches, recruiting workshops and company campus tours. |
| Signature Events | ||
| Junior Design Capstone Project | Fall/Spring | Sponsor a CS Capstone project where students create software solutions for real-world problems, gaining hands-on experience in development, technical writing and communication. The project spans two semesters, with students building prototypes and presenting their finished project in the Expo. Partners may submit a project, attend the expo, and even join the expo judging team. |
| Office Hours | Fall/Spring | Office hours provide an opportunity for a team of. engineers and designers to engage with students in brief one-on-one sessions. |
| Industry Insights | Fall/Spring | Promote your unique engineering culture in front of students seeking to connect their classroom learning with industry practices. Your engineering staff will discuss the processes involved in developing hardware and software at your firm. These talks are educational and provide good networking. |
| Strategic Partners Day | Spring | Strategic Partners Day at the Georgia Tech College of Computing is an exclusive event connecting Corporate Affiliate Partners with top computing talent, faculty and cutting-edge research. |
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| Resume Cram Session | Fall/Spring | Gain company exposure while assisting prospective hires with thei preparation of their resumes for the Career Fair. |
| Career Services Engagement | Fall/Spring | Enhance your brand by sharing wisdom to educate our students on the out-of-classroom skills needed to succeed in your industry.
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| Consulting Services | ||
| Recruiting Roadmap | Fall/Spring | We will provide you expert guidance on recruiting, reporting and maximizing your benefits for student engagement. Our process includes:
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| Specialized Marketing | Fall/Spring | We can support your plan with both social media and direct e-mail. This will maximize your brand exposure through social media channels and advertise the career opportunities your company has to offer via platforms designed to target our students. |
Tech Tower: $25000 Partnership
The Tech Tower tier receives all of the benefits of the Buzz and Ramblin' Wreck tiers, and also:
| Student Access | ||
| Graduate Student Mixer | Spring | Capitalize on your career fair week by targeting Masters & Ph.D. students from across the College of Computing. We provide the space where students can meet with alumni and members of industry in a relaxed environment. |
| Access to Student Orgs | Fall/Spring | Embed your brand in the activities of our 20+ student organizations so that they can understand how their interests relate to your opportunities.
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| Signature Events | ||
| Create a Custom Event | Fall/Spring | Dig deeper than your basic info session. Host hands-on events meant to challenge and promote professional development with students. Let us help you customize a challenge or workshop to teach new skills. Plan a Q&A panel or mock interview sessions with interns or alumni. |
| College of Computing Hackathon | Spring | Showcase innovation and talent at the College of Computing Hackathon, where students tackle real-world challenges and bring ideas to life. Engage with top tech talent, mentor participants, and spark solutions. |
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| Panel Discussions | Fall/Spring | Emphasize the networking opportunities that arise from these interactions, allowing corporate representatives to connect with students, faculty and industry peers. |