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Socrates Partnership Program

Socrates


Socrates Partnership Program

The Socrates Partnership Program is a partnership model for companies to invest in the College of Business and receive exclusive access to faculty research and consultation, special events, classroom projects and more. There are three levels of partnership so that companies can find the right fit for their needs. 

Offerings

There are many ways that Socrates Partners can engage with the College of Business. Here are a few highlights:

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Research and Consulting
Connect with faculty for research and consulting opportunities.
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Recruiting
Build your workforce from the best! Post your job and internship opportunities for Chico State students.
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Executives in Residence
Support students through interview preparation, career advice, and more.
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Campus Facility Access
Socrates Partners can reserve campus facilities such as interview rooms, event space, lecture halls, etc.
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Project Management
Get help starting a new project and leading it to success with the Project Management Group's help and faculty guidance.
Guest Speakers and Workshops
Request a guest speaker or schedule a workshop with one of our faculty members.

Our Mission 

There are untapped resources (intellectual, and physical) within the College of Business, and it is time to determine ways to give these resources to people who might have an interest. 

  • Create and deliver a Partnership Program that utilizes the assets and scale of the CSU, Chico College of Business (COB) to improve Corporation Key Performance Indicators and results. 
  • This program will generate new revenue for the College of Business and establish long-term, strategic relationships between the COB and Corporations. 

Within the college of business, there are 45 lecturers actively doing research, along with 32 Corporate Partners that could use this research to continue improving their corporations. Socrates finds a way to compile these two sectors, and creates a platform to both view existing and to request new research (market, trends, etc.) relevant to each company's needs. 

Become a Socrates Partner 

Would you like to partner with the College of Business and expand your network? Find out more about  Socrates Partner opportunities!