Santa Cruz Works’ annual career fair and UCSC pitch competition event is back for the 5th year. If you are an employer trying to hire, or building your hiring pipeline, this is the one event you won’t want to miss. Click on the link Company Registration below to participate in this event and find your next employee!
About Launchpad 2022
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2022 will take place in person on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at UC Santa Cruz’s Cowell Ranch Historic Hay Barn. The event begins with student teams competing in the pitch competition with the chance to win $40,000 in cash prizes. In parallel, job seekers will have the opportunity to interact with 10-15 local companies offering 200+ jobs ranging from engineering to marketing, project management, sales, and customer support. This event allows students, job seekers, professionals, and employers the opportunity to show off their resumes and career opportunities and make new connections. This is one of our biggest events of the year, with as many as 500 attendees. There is no charge to attend but registration in advance is required.
Schedule
1-4pm: Round 1 of business plan pitches (open to the public)
5-6pm: Job Fair + Networking
6pm: Chancellor's Welcome, Pitch Competition finalist presentations
6:30-8pm: Job Fair + Networking
If you are a student and would like to compete, apply HERE
Additional Information
Parking is available in lots surrounding the UCSC Cowell Hay Barn (5 minute walk). Free parking after 5pm. Registration required. Vaccinations required. Food & beverage will be provided.