Career Connect for Employers

Career Connect gives you direct access to globally minded, career-ready students for internships, entry-level roles, and long-term talent pipelines.

BYU–Hawaii students come from more than 70 countries and territories across Oceania and the Asian Rim, bringing language skills, cultural fluency, and a global perspective that is hard to find anywhere else. Through the Career-Ready Certification and hands-on preparation, they arrive ready to talk about your organization and the opportunities you offer.

This multi-day experience bridges classroom learning and professional practice through networking, interviews, and employer interactions, creating connections that lead to future careers.

You also partner with an institution whose mission is to prepare students to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose, values that carry directly into the workplace.

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BYU-Hawaii students represent a wide range of regions:

• Philippines: 22%
• United States (49 states, excluding Hawaii): 21%
• Oceania: 21%
• Asian Rim: 20%
• Hawaii: 13%
• Other: 3%

The top 10 international countries are the Philippines, Tonga, Fiji, Japan, India, Mongolia, French Polynesia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Thailand.

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Career Connect connects employers with students across a wide range of academic programs, including:

• Business and finance
• Hospitality and tourism management
• Education and TESOL
• Information technology and computer science
• Biology and environmental science
• Social work and human services
• Government and political science
• Arts and culture

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Meet students in person, share information about your organization, and build your presence on campus.

Conduct direct interviews with students for internships, full-time roles, and other professional opportunities.

Connect with students, delegates, and fellow organizations in structured settings built for relationship building.

Introduce students to your industry, your organization's culture, and the career paths you offer.

BYU–Hawaii will cover all major expenses of your visit for invited employer delegates, including:

• Round-trip airfare
• Hotel accommodations
• Transportation
• Meals

Your visit also includes:

• Admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center with a guided tour
• An authentic Hawaiian luau
• The evening show

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Career Connect events happen throughout the year, with some focused on specific regions such as Asia, the Pacific, or the Philippines, and others focused on particular industries or professional fields. This gives employers flexibility to engage with the students, regions, and industries most relevant to their hiring needs.

Because many BYU–Hawaii students plan to return to their home countries after graduation, Career Connect is also a gateway for employers looking to build a presence or pipeline in markets across Oceania and the Asian Rim.

"It was invaluable to be there in person and learn about the wonderful programs, degrees, and caliber of students attending BYU–Hawaii. We continue to see mutual benefits as we engage with the CFM degree students. We see a number of opportunities for them, short and long term."
- Wayne Pemberton, Director of Temple Construction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Asia, Pacific, Philippines Region

"I was genuinely impressed by the quality and diversity of the international candidates I met… They demonstrated strong skills, motivation, and professionalism."
- Tekarohi Dexter, CEO of Tahiti Expert Events Papeete, French Polynesia

Ready to connect with BYU–Hawaii students? Fill out the Employer Form to join us.
Questions? Contact Career Services at careerservices@byuh.edu or (808) 675-3533.