Corporate Engagement

We engage with corporations through our Industry Partners Program.

Founded in 1867, CEE at Illinois is a respected and top-ranked program for civil and environmental engineering education and research. Students at CEE are preparing every day for an engineering career, and Industry Partners can play an important role in nurturing these future industry leaders. 

Why collaborate with CEE?

Why join IPP?

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN INDUSTRY PARTNER

Companies who are part of the Industry Partners Program (IPP) gain visibility among our students, faculty, and alumni—more than 15,000 of the brightest practitioners, researchers, and leaders in the field.

  • Access to CEE students for recruitment
  • Input into the direction of research and academic programs
  • An increased visible presence in the department

Partnering with CEE will give your organization an edge, with hands-on help from our team.  The possibilities are limitless!

TAKE THE NEXT STEPS

Want to learn more about becoming a partner? Click below for more information on how to enroll and view all the benefits of IPP.

Learn more about IPP

We can help you become more involved.

Have questions about the Industry Partners Program? Are you a current participant who would like to take advantage of the perks? We're here to help!

Email Us

Industry Partners Program & Corporate Relations Contact

E.J. Ignacio

 

E.J. Ignacio
Interim Associate Director, Industry Partners Program
Teaching Assistant Professor

(217) 300-7642
eignaci2@illinois.edu 

Alumni Relations Contact

Amy Whitaker
Assistant Director of Alumni & Career Services
1210 Newmark Civil Engineering Lab
205 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL  61801
(217) 300-2341
amwhit@illinois.edu