{"id":9669,"date":"2021-09-28T12:04:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T16:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=9669"},"modified":"2021-09-28T12:05:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T16:05:25","slug":"corporate-partners-step-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2021\/09\/28\/corporate-partners-step-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Partners Step Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Corporations have found new ways to partner with Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. The reasons are simple, yet profound: A diverse student body, shaped by a pandemic that has cultivated determination and resilience\u2014qualities that translate well to a marketplace experiencing seismic shifts in the way we do business. In this issue, we highlight four of our hundreds of incredible corporate partnerships.<\/p>\n

A Level Playing Field<\/strong><\/p>\n

NJM Insurance Group has deep roots in New Jersey and through its philanthropic initiatives found many compelling reasons to support the students of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. \u201cSince its founding almost 150 years ago, Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s has been providing students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for a life of purpose,\u201d said Michael J. Van Wagner, vice president of public affairs at NJM Insurance Group. \u201cThe rich diversity of cultures and backgrounds represented by Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students\u2014 many of whom are first-generation college attendees\u2014is inspiring, and the University\u2019s track record on student outcomes is
\nimpressive.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company has committed to contributing $40,000 over two years to establish the NJM Insurance Group Annual Scholarship. The corporate scholarship will support the University\u2019s new Gateway Tuition Program, established earlier this year to provide free tuition to underserved students. \u201cNJM is proud to support the Gateway Tuition Program which provides transformational scholarships to highly motivated students, regardless of their financial circumstances,\u201d Van Wagner added.<\/p>\n

\u201cÂ鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s has one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the nation,\u201d noted Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D., KPMG dean of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business. \u201cOur students are amazing, talented
\nand full of determination\u2014all qualities valued by corporations such as NJM.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dynamic Duo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bank of America Managing Director Doug Houser and Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University share a dedication to cura personalis<\/em>\u2014the personal care of every student. The Jesuit-educated executive lives that ideal through
\nhis personal mentoring of students. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for Houser to call a student first thing in the morning to discuss career objectives or next semester\u2019s course schedule.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoug has taken a very proactive approach to working with our students,\u201d said Crescenzo Fonzo, interim executive director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s Center for Career Engagement and Experiential Learning (CEEL). \u201cHe takes the time to talk to them, providing clarity and guidance on career paths in the financial industry and the possibilities at Bank of America.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a member of the CEEL Advisory Board and the Frank J. Guarini School of Business Board of Advisors Workstream on Corporate Outreach, Houser works closely with Fonzo to help match individual Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students and graduates with Bank of America career opportunities. In addition, Patrick J. Haugh III \u201998, Bank of America treasury sales officer, has been instrumental in providing networking opportunities for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s alumni.<\/p>\n

Last year, three members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s Class of 2020 landed full-time jobs at Bank of America\u2014a remarkable accomplishment during a pandemic. Fonzo and Dr. Naatus credit Houser and Haugh with opening the door for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students. Dr. Naatus said, \u201cTogether, they have created a real Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s community at Bank of America. It\u2019s been an invaluable relationship for our students and for the University.\u201d<\/p>\n

Expanding Horizons<\/strong><\/p>\n

The longtime partnership between Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University is growing, thanks to a shared vision centered on educational and career excellence. Today, Horizon has stepped up its efforts to provide unique experiences that build the career skills of the current\u2014and future\u2014workforce. The key components: Enhanced opportunities for internships, jobs and educational attainment.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very symbiotic relationship that has grown organically through the years,\u201d explained Emory Edwards, the University\u2019s director of corporate, foundation and government relations. \u201cRecently, we have strengthened the partnership, which has proven to be very beneficial to Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students and Horizon employees.\u201d<\/p>\n

An advocate of the partnership\u2019s growth is Doug Falduto \u201986, vice president of administration and chief security officer at Horizon. A noted cybersecurity expert, he also generously shares his professional expertise with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s community, most recently through a cybersecurity webinar. Through Falduto and others, Horizon has deepened its commitment to expanding internship and career opportunities for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students.<\/p>\n

Working with Horizon\u2019s human resources department, Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s has also developed targeted undergraduate and master\u2019s courses, including the M.B.A. and Master of Education (Ed.D.), for Horizon employees. Edwards said, \u201cHorizon\u2019s human resources department is committed to employee success. Through the encouragement of Doug and others at Horizon, many employees are now proud Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n

Impact of Mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n

A worldwide pandemic was no match for the Goldman Sachs Local College Collaborative (LCC). Pivoting quickly last year, the firm transitioned to a virtual format to continue presenting its four college partners\u2014including Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University\u2014with invaluable professional development opportunities. Currently in its fifth year, the LCC is a competitive leadership program that brings together college students and Goldman Sachs professionals to develop advanced career skills through real-world case challenges. This year through the LCC, 10 Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students worked with Overground Cloud Services, a Goldman Sachs client and certified Salesforce consulting firm, to develop recommendations on expanding business relationships in a virtual environment. After five months of intense study, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students presented their findings virtually to a mock board of directors from Goldman Sachs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe case challenges presented through the LCC are always non-hypothetical, real world challenges,\u201d explained Taina Cutler, senior career coach with CEEL, who guided the team with faculty mentor Raymond T. Butkus, M.B.A., founding director of the Center for Leadership Studies. \u201cThere is a high level of mentorship and coaching that enhance the career paths of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recently, Goldman Sachs held a speaker series to give the Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students insight into potential careers across their business, in addition to sharing details about their summer analyst program. The company has also advanced its partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s through the appointment of Oluwaseun OlapadeOlaopa, vice president, global markets division at Goldman Sachs, to the CEEL Board of Advisors. Fonzo said, \u201cI think our partnership with Goldman Sachs elevates the level of professionalism of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students. It\u2019s a very sought-after program and the selection process is rigorous. Students know that being mentored by Goldman Sachs professionals will enhance their level of career preparedness.\u201d<\/p>\n

The University is always seeking new and expanded corporate partnerships to enhance opportunities for our students. If you would like to get your company involved, please contact Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations Emory Edwards at eedwards@saintpeters.edu or (201) 761-6108.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Corporations have found new ways to partner with Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. The reasons are simple, yet profound: A diverse student body, shaped by a pandemic that has cultivated determination and resilience\u2014qualities that translate well to a marketplace experiencing seismic shifts in the way we do business. 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