Discover the next generation of change agents
Rob Walton College of Global Futures alumni are uniquely prepared to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges and create sustainable, positive change. Through a curriculum rooted in transdisciplinary learning, hands-on experience and innovation, our graduates develop the knowledge and skills needed to address complex social, environmental and economic issues with private or public organizations, nonprofits or global communities.
What sets our graduates apart?
Transdisciplinary expertise
Our graduates are trained to approach problems from multiple perspectives, integrating more traditional disciplinary knowledge with insights from across sustainability, innovation, oceans, complexity, planetary health and other interconnected fields to create holistic and impactful solutions.Real-world experience
Over 85% of our students participate in research, capstone projects or internships*. This hands-on engagement ensures our graduates bring practical experience and readiness to the workplace from day one.Problem-solving and communication skills
Graduates excel in analyzing complex issues, crafting ethical and innovative solutions, and clearly communicating their ideas to diverse stakeholders.Global perspective
Through projects and coursework that emphasize cross-cultural and international collaboration, our students develop a deep understanding of global systems, equipping them to drive solutions on a local, national and global scale.Commitment to impact
The college’s mission fosters a passion for creating a thriving future. Our alumni are motivated to contribute meaningfully to your organization’s goals while upholding ethical and responsible practices.
*Information is based on those who responded to the First Destination survey. For College of Global Futures undergraduate campus immersion students, this represents 57 responses.
This data is based on self-reported information at the time of the survey.
Connect with the future-ready talent you need:
The College of Global Futures Career Services and Alumni Engagement team offers a variety of ways to engage with our students:
- Promote jobs and internships through Global Futures Careers Connect.
- Connect with qualified candidates through targeted outreach, pre-screening and coordinated interviews.
- Engage students through virtual workshops, on-campus events and Lunch and Learns.
- Share your expertise through newsletters and Coffee and Careers conversations.
Get matched with the perfect candidate
Does your organization have a need that may be suitable for a faculty-led capstone project-based course?
- Enterprise-based sustainability education: Students apply their project management skills to co-construct inclusive, relevant sustainability education materials for a corporate partner.
- School of Sustainability capstone projects: Pair teams of graduate students under the guidance of ASU faculty with organizations to solve sustainability challenges.
Explore these opportunities and connect with out team to tailor engagement strategies that meet your hiring goals!
ASU employer resources
- ASU Career Services manages university-wide partnerships for employers to connect with students and alumni from all ASU majors. If you are interested in campus-wide relationships or attending a campus-wide career fair, please contact ASU Employer Relations.
- Employers are expected to abide by the ASU recruiting policies to ensure the quality of services offered by Career Services and to limit the risk to Arizona State University students, alumni and other users.
These guides are designed to assist in developing a robust internship program at your organization and answer frequently asked questions regarding internships for ASU students. In an effort to provide the best opportunities to students and alumni, ASU Career Services works with employers to create and maintain quality internship programs that meet the general internship qualifications at Arizona State University. Together, it is our goal that all internships provide a mutually beneficial experience to students and alumni as well as our employer partners.
- Internship resources for employers
- Employer Guide: Developing a quality internship program
- NACE: Building a premier internship program
- NACE: The new unpaid intern test
- NACE: Guide to compensation for interns & co-ops
- Employer Resource: Internship offer letter template
International students and graduates from ASU are some of the best and brightest students at our university. They are motivated and driven, often overlooked in the talent search because employers are intimidated by hiring an international candidate.
This guide is designed to inform representatives of companies in the United States about the internship and employment options available to ASU international students and graduates.
Employer guide for hiring international students and graduates
Handshake is a university-wide platform used by ASU Career Services to advertise jobs, internships and recruitment events to the entire ASU student and alumni community.
Through Handshake, employers can:
- Post career-related full-time, part-time and internship positions
- Search student resume information and contact students directly
- Schedule information sessions & other events
- Register for career fairs
- Schedule on-campus interviews
Need help with Handshake? Visit the Handshake Employer Help Center for assistance.