Industry and Community Partners
Partnering to Prepare the Next Generation of Computing Professionals.
Real Problems, Real Impact
Meaningful partnerships are at the core of The Shipyard. Industry and community organizations help students apply classroom learning to real-world challenges through mentorship, collaborative projects, and shared expertise. In return, partners gain access to fresh ideas, emerging talent, and innovative approaches to solving complex problems.
Partner With Shipyard
Provide authentic business or community challenges for student teams to solve.
Guide students throughout their projects while sharing professional insight and industry best practices.
Help ensure project experiences remain aligned with evolving workforce needs.
Work alongside students before hiring, reducing onboarding time and identifying future talent earlier.
Partner with faculty and student researchers to explore innovative solutions to emerging challenges.
Sponsor senior capstone projects that deliver practical solutions with lasting value.
The Value of Partnership
Partnering with The Shipyard creates value for both students and organizations. Students gain hands-on experience by applying their classroom learning to real-world challenges, while partners gain fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and opportunities to connect with emerging computing talent.
Through The Shipyard, partners can:
- Collaborate with students on meaningful, real-world projects.
- Connect with emerging talent and build relationships with future employees.
- Help shape student learning by providing mentorship, feedback, and industry expertise.
- Support projects that align with students' coursework and academic goals.
- Engage with students over time as projects continue and evolve.
- Increase their organization's visibility through student presentations, portfolios, and project showcases.
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Discover how The Shipyard helps students turn classroom learning into real-world impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Industry and community partners play an important role in The Shipyard by helping students apply their skills to real-world challenges. Organizations can get involved by mentoring students, sponsoring projects, or providing financial support. To learn more or express interest in partnering with The Shipyard, complete the partner interest form.
Classroom learning provides students with the knowledge, technical skills, and critical thinking needed for success. The Shipyard builds on that foundation by giving students opportunities to apply what they learn through hands-on projects and real-world experiences. Beginning in the first year and continuing through graduation, students develop practical skills, build a portfolio of work, and graduate prepared for careers in computing.
Students can get involved in The Shipyard in a variety of ways, including enrolling in studio courses, completing the Applied Computing Practitioner Certificate, participating in research, collaborating with industry partners, or exploring entrepreneurial ideas. To learn more or express interest, complete the student interest form.