In March, Johnson School students interested in high-tech careers travel to Boston to interact with a variety of technology companies. Organized by the Johnson School's High Tech Club, who are assisted by faculty and staff, the students make a series of site visits to talk with company executives. Activities typically include site and plant tours, interactive case discussions, talks about current issues in technology, and informal recruiting sessions.

Both corporate executives and students benefit from this innovative program. Students gain valuable exposure to some of the leading high-tech companies in the world, and network with influential professionals in their chosen career field. In return, participating companies are introduced to top business school students interested in the high-tech industry, often gaining fresh insights to issues that the companies may be facing. This exposure provides an invaluable chance for companies to recruit top candidates from the Johnson School at Cornell University.

Some ways to get involved with the Walk Down Route 128 and other Johnson School high-tech activities:

Join the Corporate Partnership Program and direct your corporate contributions to support the technology curriculum and activities of the High Tech Club.

Participate in the Visiting Executive Program and provide key speakers in the classroom.

Participate in and help sponsor the Walk Down Route 128 trip by hosting a site visit providing a case or topical discussion and a breakfast/lunch/reception.

Prepare a real world project and/or case for a course project in technology.

Help Sponsor and participate in the annual Technology Symposium.

Some previous participants in the Walk Down Route 128:

For more information, please contact:

Corporate Programs Office
Gail Fink, director
130 E. Seneca St., Suite 400
Ithaca, NY 14850-4353
phone: 607-255-9443
fax: 607-255-2075
e-mail: gef4@cornell.edu