Connect, Learn, & Recruit at NCF’s 2026 Internship & Talent Symposium on April 30
New College of Florida invites you to join us for the 2026 Internship & Talent Symposium, an innovative hiring and professional development experience designed to connect you with high-impact student talent while equipping your team with the tools to recruit, develop, and retain that talent effectively.
Rooted in Skills. Branching into Industry.
Thursday, April 30
12:00 – 6:00 PM
College Hall
As hiring continues to evolve beyond the transcript, this Symposium creates space not only to meet exceptional students, but also to explore how skills-based hiring, career competencies, and intentional internship design can strengthen your talent pipeline for 2026 and beyond.
Use this link to learn more and register: https://ncf-csm.symplicity.com/events/ITSymposium26
Why Attend?
1.) The Banyan Benefit: Build meaningful connections with pre-vetted, high-caliber students who have demonstrated key career competencies and are prepared to contribute from day one.
2.) Curated Internship Symposium: Engage with a dynamic showcase of student work across disciplines, highlighting applied learning, problem-solving, and industry-relevant skills.
3.) Live Poster Presentations: Hear directly from students as they present projects and experiences, offering insight into how they think, collaborate, and deliver results.
Employer Learning & Development
Participate in interactive sessions focused on:
1.) Skills-Based Hiring: Practical strategies to evaluate candidates beyond GPA, major, and resumes.
2.) Debunk Myths About Career: Challenge common misconceptions about today’s students, career readiness, and early talent, while gaining a clearer understanding of what truly drives students success and workplace performance.
3.) Internship Program Development: Best practices for designing, structuring, and scaling impactful internship experiences.
Networking & Hospitality
Enjoy a thoughtfully designed experience with lunch, light refreshments, and dedicated time to build connections with students, faculty, and fellow employers in a beautiful waterfront setting.
Secure your spot to connect with emerging talent and gain fresh insight into the future of hiring.
Become a Sponsor: Elevate your organization’s presence while supporting career-connected learning. Sponsorship opportunities include enhanced visibility, targeted promotion, and deeper engagement with students and campus partners.
Use this link to learn more and register: https://ncf-csm.symplicity.com/events/ITSymposium26