{"id":2264,"date":"2022-08-16T17:22:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T21:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/?page_id=2264"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:46:27","slug":"sponsorship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/sponsorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/files\/Untitled-1920-x-1080-px-scaled.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3471 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/files\/Untitled-1920-x-1080-px-1024x373.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/files\/Untitled-1920-x-1080-px-1024x373.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/files\/Untitled-1920-x-1080-px-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Supporting Career Exploration. Strengthening the Workforce.<\/h2>\n<p>The Herd Hired Fund helps remove financial barriers so Marshall students can participate in high-impact career exploration experiences such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employer site visits<\/li>\n<li>Industry tours<\/li>\n<li>Regional recruiting trips<\/li>\n<li>Networking opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Job shadowing experiences<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/careereducation\/career-treks\/\">Career Treks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These experiences give students valuable real-world exposure, helping them build confidence, clarify career goals, and better understand employer expectations before entering the workforce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employers can support the Herd Hired Fund through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial contributions:\n<p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"671\">As a thank-you for a contribution of $1,000 or more, participating organizations will receive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"764\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"csafgu\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"719\">A complimentary booth at the Fall Career Fair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"82njve\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"764\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Two reserved seats at the Etiquette Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Hosting employer site visits<\/li>\n<li>Providing immersive learning experiences<\/li>\n<li>Participating in networking and professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Employer Support Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your support helps provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation and travel assistance for students<\/li>\n<li>Direct employer-to-student engagement opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Equitable access to career exploration experiences<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on learning in professional environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Investing in the Herd Hired Fund helps strengthen the future workforce while increasing your organization\u2019s visibility and connection with Marshall students.<\/p>\n<h2>Interested in Partnering With Us?<\/h2>\n<p>We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your organization can support Marshall students while strengthening the regional workforce pipeline. Contact Erin LaFon, lafone@marshall.edu or 304-696-6679.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supporting Career Exploration. Strengthening the Workforce. 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