Presented By: University Career Center UCC
Meijer Employer Challenge
The Meijer Employer Challenge is hosted by the University Career Center! Applications are being accepted through Sunday, February 16th. APPLY NOW!REGISTER HERE:https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1705693/share_previewMeijer is a privately-owned and family-operated Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer that operates more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets, Meijer Grocery and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Meijer’s purpose is to enrich lives in the communities it serves. Meijer recently launched its first ship-to-home apparel digital experience. Meijer is looking for innovate recommendations outlining why it shouldscale its apparel business online and how to generate demand (create awareness, increase conversion and sales). If you are interested inthe challenge but do not have a group, you can add your information to this sheet and contact others to find your team of 2-4 students https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14pAOyg6hZMa8LqTIEVjNSOp-q9c_P8dgtDFT9lbEnMs/edit?usp=sharing --------------- Here's how Employer Challenges work: Apply for this Employer Challenge with a teamof 2-4 UM Ann Arbor Undergraduate students. You will be notified of your acceptance on Monday, February 17th.CASE DISTRIBUTION: Monday, February 17th - Your team will receive all case materials to begin the Employer Challenge via email.VIRTUAL EMPLOYER OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday, February 21st from 3pm-3:30pm -At least 1 member from each team will attend this session to clarify any questions needed as your team is developing their presentation.DURING THE WEEK: February 17th - February 26th -Student teams will develop a 5-minute pitch that addresses the case study.FINAL PRESENTATIONS: Thursday, February 27th In-person at the University Career Center (time slots will be scheduled between 12pm-2:30pm)- Student teams will give their 5-minute pitch to the Meijer reps andengage in 10- minutes of Q&A and feedback on the content of the presentation, creativity, and overall presentation skills - Resumes of participating students will be forwarded to the Meijer team THE FOLLOWING WEEK - The winning team will be announced!