Corporate Partner Program

The College of HRSM’s Corporate Partner Program plays a vital role in helping our students launch their careers. HRSM blends experiential learning, industry engagement and career development opportunities to provide students with top-tier experiences and preparation. Working with our Corporate Partners, we are preparing the next generation of leaders and shaping the future of hospitality, tourism, retail, sport and entertainment.

Corporate Partnership Program: Levels of Giving

Dean's Partner: $20,000+
Leadership Partner: $10,000-$19,999
HRSM Partner: $5,000-$9,999

Support Student Career Engagement

The College of HRSM uses donations given through the Corporate Partners Program as supplemental funding for experiential learning opportunities, for department specific initiatives and for student engagement and innovation experiences. Join the College of HRSM as a Corporate Partner to elevate your organization’s brand awareness among our students and make a difference in the lives of the next generation of industry leaders.

Partnership Benefits

The College of HRSM will develop custom engagement strategies aligning with your company’s specific recruiting goals and will act as liaison for your corporate recruiting team. Together, we aim to create a full year of offerings that will benefit both employers and students.

Work with a dedicated representative focused on tailoring your engagement strategy
Prominent display of company logo throughout the College of HRSM building
On-campus corporate days and recruiting opportunities with options for customized events
Company highlights each semester in HRSM student newsletter
Recognized sponsorship on College’s website with prominent display of company logo and link to website
Social media publicity on HRSM platforms
Corporate site visit opportunities to host HRSM students at partner company locations
Executive mentorship opportunities with HRSM Student leaders
Title Sponsor of Hospitality, Retail or Sport Management Week Events
Financially supporting student’s internship dreams and more

Get in Touch

Erica Lake, Ph.D.

Vice Dean for Organizational Development and Innovation
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

erlake@mailbox.sc.edu
Kim Boone

Director of Events, Engaged Learning and Outreach
Department of Sport and Entertainment Management

kboone@mailbox.sc.edu
Ashley Richardson

Director of Engaged Learning and Outreach
School of Hospitality and Tourism Managment
Department of Retailing

gaskina@mailbox.sc.edu
Katye Daley

Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

kjdaley@mailbox.sc.edu

College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management