For Employers
With a smaller number of graduates hitting the job market every year, U.S. employers will increasingly compete for college-educated talent.
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Recruitment strategies should include a concerted effort to hire candidates from our region's growing population international students.
IHP Career Connect
When: 5 - 7:30pm on Thurs 12/11/25
Where: CIC @ University City Science Center (3rd Floor)
Calling all Philly-area employers! IHP invites you to register free of charge for our fall Career Connect, an event designed to help you engage career-driven international students & graduates from campuses across the region.
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What to expect:
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Complimentary light bites and beverages (alcoholic and n/a)
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One table per company/organization and two event passes
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Pre-event virtual training on what to expect when hiring international grads (optional)
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Employer-facing breakout sessions on navigating the changing immigration landscape
Why Hire International Grads?
Against a backdrop of enrollment challenges in the U.S., international students are making up an ever-larger share of degree completions in fields that drive the U.S. innovation economy, earning 35% of STEM Master’s degrees and 41% of STEM PhDs in the U.S. during the 2021–22 academic year.
How can IHP help?
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We are experts on international students and their immigration pathways. We can help you:
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Learn how to hire and retain international graduates:
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Check out our Employer Toolkit for Hiring and Retaining International Talent
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Book a free consultation with IHP today
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Grasp the impact that international talent has on our regional economy: check out our research.
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Book us for a training on workforce integration: complete our contact form below.