Industry Partners Recognized at NJIT Career Development Services Awards
New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Career Development Services recognized and celebrated the employers, individuals, and groups who consistently go above and beyond in promoting career readiness and creating opportunities for NJIT Highlanders.
Patrick Young, executive director of CDS, recognizes the role that employer and community partners play in helping students succeed professionally. "We were thrilled to honor the dedication of our employer and community partners who create life-changing opportunities for our students,” said Young. “Their commitment to nurturing NJIT talent is crucial, especially in today’s evolving job market."
Award Highlights
Top Intern / Co-op Employers
- Johnson & Johnson
- Amazon
- Merck
- Bank of America
- PECO, an Exelon Company
Top Employers of Graduates
- Valcor Engineering
- Amazon
- Verizon
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- PSEG
“Bristol Myers Squibb is proud to be recognized by NJIT as a Top Employer for Full-Time Opportunities. Our work with NJIT reflects a shared commitment to developing future talent and creating pathways for the next generation of leaders. NJIT students and graduates continue to bring strong capabilities, fresh perspectives, and meaningful impact to our organization. We value this collaboration and look forward to supporting the next generation of talent in the years ahead.” – Erin Salgado, Director, IT Strategy & Operations, Bristol Myers Squibb
Best Public Sector Partner
- NJ Transit
Best Continuous Partners
- Getinge
- Advance Testing
Best Emerging Partner
- C&W Services, a Cushman & Wakefield Company
Most Engaged Partner
- Control Associates, Inc.
Best Midsize Business Partner
- H2M architects + engineers
Best Small Business Partner
- Anselmi & DeCicco, Inc.
Inclusive Excellence
- Crestron Electronics
Best Community Service Partners
- Girl Scouts Heart of NJ
- NJIT Office of Inclusive Excellence
Alumni Campus Champion of the Year
- Samantha Swider '21, Merck
Enduring Impact
- Michele Huk, NAVAIR
Intern of the Year
- Arwa Ouali, Chemical Engineering
“The most rewarding part of my internship was the breadth of projects I was able to work on, which expanded my knowledge of the availability in the industry. From this experience, I now know that I want to search for positions that allow me to remain active on the production floor.” — Arwa Ouali
Co-op of the Year
- Iniobong Ofonime, Mechanical Engineering
“I have learned about how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed in Physics classes, but this co-op gave me the opportunity to apply that knowledge in real life. What I found most rewarding was seeing the work I had done being used in actual projects.” – Iniobong Ofonime
Community Service Scholar of the Year
- Somma E. Okolo
“Through community service, I gained a true understanding of what it means to be privileged and an appreciation for the things I would normally take for granted that everyone has. This experience has awoken a desire in me to give back even more than I initially planned to. I advise students to step out of their comfort zone to do more and help out more.” — Somma Okolo
Campus Partner of the Year
- Martin Tuchman School of Management
Faculty Co-op Advisor of the Year
- Karen Roach, Biology
- Dr. Mohamed Mahgoub, Concrete Industry Management
Student Group Partner of the Year
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
“Through the partnership with CDS, we created meaningful opportunities for students to connect with employers, prepare for professional experiences, and feel supported in their career growth. That impact showed clearly at the SHPE National Convention, where we averaged upward of 90% of our attending students receiving interviews. Even more importantly, three freshmen from our chapter landed internships, which has been nearly unheard of in the last decade.” - Pablo Leyva, President