The startup community in Boston is healthy and vibrant, but the state has a terrible retention rate for students who might want to be entrepreneurs; only 26% of Massachusetts college graduates who go on to start companies actually start them in Massachusetts. Compare this to California (69%) or Texas (53%) or even the national average (48%), and it is clear that we can and must do better.

At Greenhorn Connect, we’ve been connecting you with all the entrepreneurship resources and events in the region, and now we’re working to bring together the talented student population and our remarkable startup community. To enable this connection, Greenhorn Connect is teaming up with MITX to bring you:

The Career Combine

Produced by MITX & Greenhorn Connect

An Event to Connect Great Talent with Innovative Companies

April 13th, 2010 12pm to 5pm
Back Bay Events Center

(Click here for full event details)

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Produced by Greenhorn Connect and MITX, the Career Combine is a collaborative effort created to connect job seekers with open positions in the Internet marketing, technology and entrepreneur community.  The Combine will also educate students, recent grads and entry-level talent on the innovative companies in New England and on the skills needed to find their next job.

For Companies: (Contact us or Complete this form to get more information about exhibiting)

• Tap into the pool of great young talent in the Boston community; at the Career Combine, you’ll have the opportunity to meet hundreds of eager job seekers in the area from our local universities.
• If you’re a technology company in the innovation economy, big or small, the Career Combine is for you; we have great options for early stage companies (less than 15 employees) and growing firms from 30 to 300+.
• Worried you’ll miss a great candidate during the event? Exhibiting companies have access to a searchable resume database of all attendees before and after the event.
• Gain exposure through your listing on both the MITX.org and GreenhornConnect.com sites.
• Join our confirmed exhibitors

For Job Seekers: (Sign up here to attend)

• If you’re looking to get connected to the local innovation economy filled with great companies, this event is for you.
• Our focus is to connect graduating seniors, graduate students and recent graduates in the Boston area with innovative local companies.
• Resumes are submitted as part of your registration for the event, which allows every exhibiting company to discover your talents.
• The event includes the opportunities for resume reviews and interview tips as well as discussions on how to build your personal brand and start your career in the innovation economy.

What It’s All About:

The Combine is about supporting an ecosystem of individuals and companies that represent some of the most dynamic industries in New England. It’s about cultivating the next generation of leaders in our college graduates and to connect them with local opportunities. It’s about providing these job seekers with the tools to stay competitive to find their next job. It’s about showcasing the companies that are paving the way for what’s next in innovation and connecting them with the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow.

Event Partners:

    

How you can help:

If we are going to reach this goal, we cannot do it alone – we need your help.

Students, Professors and Administrators:

We’re looking to reach all the schools in the region. If you’re a student looking for full time employment, you can register to attend the Career Combine here. If you’re a professor or administrator, please help us spread the word to your students.  Contact us to let us know we’re reaching your school and if you have any questions or ideas.

Organizations and Volunteers:

If you’re interested in helping promote the event or volunteering at the event, Please fill out this form so we can follow up with you.

Together, we can bridge the divide between our talented students and the vibrant entrepreneur community. The leaders of tomorrow are cultivated in the companies they work for today.

Stay tuned to Greenhorn Connect for more details and future updates.