Santa Cruz Launchpad, previously known as “Get Hired” features an exciting combination of student business pitch competition plus a community career fair open to the public. This year’s event will take place on May 21, 2025 at the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove and includes a student business pitch competition from 1-4pm and a job fair open to the public from 5-7pm. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This year’s event is proudly hosted by Santa Cruz Works, Cabrillo College, UCSC CIED, UC Santa Cruz Innovation & Business Engagement Hub, UCSC Career Success, and UCSC QB3.