Message From The Regional Finance Chair
Dear Prospective Partner:
My name is Awa-Bousso Gueye, and I am the Region V Finance Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). I attend the University of Missouri– Columbia, studying Civil Engineering. I formally invite you to partner with us in fulfilling our mission “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” I look forward to fostering a fruitful and long-lasting relationship with you that will help advance your company’s.
Region V includes many of the largest chapters in all of NSBE: 60% of the 10 largest chapters in the Society are from our region! Region V encompasses 10 states in the central United States: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas. Our region also extends internationally to Central America, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and South Africa.
With the help of our chapters, Region V was named NSBE “Region Supreme” (best region in NSBE) for 2021–2022 and 2022–2023. Region V provides your organization with the opportunity to connect with thousands of highly motivated, highly talented individuals to fill the talent pipelines within your organization.
Region V is known as the “Vanguard Region,” because we are constantly “operating at the forefront and setting the standards for others to follow.” We are constantly pushing our membership toward a high standard of innovation within both NSBE and the workplace. More than 80% of Region V’s collegiate members hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher. An important aspect of Region V is our family bond. This extends to our chapters, region leadership and individual members. We encourage, motivate and celebrate our membership all around the world. It is only with the support of our partners that our region continues to excel. This makes YOU a part of our NSBE family.
We invite you to help foster and grow the next generation of innovative, intelligent and powerful minority practitioners in STEM. On behalf Region V, I thank you so much for your time and consideration. We look forward to working with you for years to come!
Sincerely,
Awa-Bousso Gueye
Region V Finance Chair
National Society of Black Engineers
r5Treasurer@nsbe.org | 816-699-1584
About Region V
Past FRC Attendance
Top College Majors
- Mechanical Engineering: 24.2%
- Electrical Engineering: 15.7%
- Chemical Engineering: 13.2%
- Computer Science: 11.7%
- Industrial/Systems Engineering: 5.9%
- Computer Engineering: 5.1%
- Other Engineering: 4.8%
- Biomedical Engineering: 4.7%
- Civil Engineering: 4.5%
- Petroleum Engineering: 3.6%
- Information Technology: 2.7%
- Business: 2.5%
- Aerospace Engineering: 1.6%
- Social/Life Science: 1.5%
* Total is more than 100% due to rounding
About the Fall Regional Conferences
The Fall Regional Conferences (FRCs) of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) provide your organization with the opportunity to source candidates on a local level and help achieve your fall recruitment needs. Combining education, networking and job opportunities, FRCs allow your organization to recruit Black engineers from your regional communities.
Each FRC includes a Career Fair, where organizations recruit the best and brightest STEM and engineering talent. These unique, region-targeted events are the perfect place to match qualified candidates to your open positions and internships on a national level and at your regional and district offices. In addition, they allow students to find local job opportunities and are ideal for local employers looking to recruit top ta
Weekly posts of the sponsor’s logo and careers page link on NSBE Region V’s social media pages for a month before FRC
Opportunity to advertise official multimedia graphics (1 item per week)
Opportunity to promote official FRC partnership with Region V a month before the conference (on a biweekly basis)
Fall Regional Conference Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Partner | $20,000
This partnership level includes:
- Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair
- Two (2) on-site interview booths
- One (1) workshop, subject to content approval
- Ten (10) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo prominently featured in the NSBE conference app
- Recognized during Opening Session and Closing Banquet
Gold Partner | $15,000
This partnership level includes:
- Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair
- One (1) on-site interview booth
- Seven (7) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo prominently featured in the NSBE conference app, and at the Opening Session and Closing Banquet
Silver Partner | $10,000
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- One (1) interview booth
- Five (5) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
Bronze Partner | $5,000
NSBE Board of Corporate Affiliate (BCA) partners receive a complimentary Bronze Partner package!
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
Small Business/Local Government Partner | $5,000*
*Rate applies only to small businesses and/or state, city and other municipal government agencies. A small business is defined as a company operating with fewer than 200 employees whose gross annual revenue is less than $1 million.
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
College/University/Nonprofit Partner | $1500*
*Rate applies only to colleges, universities and 501(c)3 organizations that are recruiting for undergraduate and graduate students.
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations
- Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
- Logo featured in the NSBE conference app
Career Fair Additions
- Additional Exhibit Table| $1,000
- Interview Booth | $500
- Exhibitor Career Fair Registration | $300
NSBE Region V Partnership Opportunities
Opening Session | $3,500
Opening Session is the official welcome event of the conference. Members attend to receive a welcome from the sponsor and NSBE’s Regional Executive Board as well as an introduction to the conference NSBE Guide App.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the Opening Session (i.e., “Opening Session sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at Opening Session (15 minutes)
- Advertisement in NSBE conference app
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
Note: Cost of upgrades within platform is not included.
Vanguard Awards Reception Banquet | $3,500 + Food & Beverage
The Vanguard Awards Banquet is the culminating event of the conference, where we honor the outstanding general members, leaders and humanitarians of the Region V community. The sponsors of this event will be publicly acknowledged and given ample visibility in front of the best our community has to offer, thus leaving a lasting impression on the attendees.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for Banquet (i.e., “Vanguard Awards sponsored by ...”)
- Opportunity to provide a representative to speak (maximum 15 minutes)
- Advertisement in NSBE conference app
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
Cost of upgrades within platform is not included.
General Session | $3,000
General Session is the official business meeting for Region V and occurs the morning of College & Career Fair Day. All members who are registered for FRC are expected to attend this session.
Benefits include:
- Recognition in the Fall Regional Conference agenda application as the official sponsor of this event
- Naming privileges for the General Session (i.e., “General Session sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at General Session (10 minutes)
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
Fall Regional Conference (FRC) - Events
Graduating Seniors Reception | $7,000
The Graduating Seniors Reception is designed to honor NSBE students who are completing their undergraduate degree programs. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the academic achievements of the students as they prepare their entry into the workplace or graduate education. This program offers students an opportunity to interact with technical professionals in a social environment that will foster networking, relationship building and mentoring opportunities.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the Graduating Seniors Reception (i.e., “Graduating Seniors Reception sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to address the attendees during the event
- Six (6) complimentary tickets to the event
- Opportunity to collect the resumes of graduating seniors
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
FRC APEx Reception | $2,500 + Food & Beverage
The Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) Reception brings together some of NSBE’s top academic talent for networking and professional development. Students in attendance will have GPAs of 3.0 or higher.
Benefits include:
- Recognition in agenda application as the official sponsor of this event
- Naming privileges for APEx Reception (i.e., “APEx Reception sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to provide keynote speaker for the reception
- Opportunity to collect the resumes of APEx students
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
- Access to Region V Executive Board Resume Book
Vanguard Fellowship | $1,500
We invite you to help our region’s membership through this professional development workshop Region V launched in 2021. Participants across all our membership levels (NSBE Jr. through NSBE Professionals) are invited to the program. The workshop will be held before the FRC Career Fair to help members prepare to interact with employers and help them secure internships and full-time positions. “How to Navigate a Career Fair!”
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the official sponsor of the event
- Recognition as an exemplar of positive workplace relations
- Visual advertisement in workshop room (Logos and banners permitted)
- Opportunity to provide souvenirs to workshop attendees
Collegiate Programs
Resume Critique Workshop | $1,500
The purpose of this program is to assist collegiate members in reviewing their resumes while enhancing their networking skills. The Resume Critique Workshop utilizes the experience of Region V professionals and corporate representatives to enhance attendees’ awareness of how better to approach employers during the Career Fair.
Benefits include:
- Recognized as of official sponsor of Resume Critique Workshop
- Visual advertisement rights in workshop room (use of logos and banners permitted)
- Opportunity to enhance the quality of students’ and professionals’ resumes during their interaction with employer representatives at the Career Fair
- Logo and web link on the Region V website
Case Study Workshop | $1,500
his session is a part of Region V’s effort to increase members’ awareness of different industries. This presentation will inform members about careers in consulting as well as what case studies are and the basics of how to complete one effectively.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the official sponsor of the event
- Visual advertisement rights in workshop room (use of logos and banner permitted)
- Logo and web link on the Region V website
- Opportunity to enhance students’ case study skills during the interaction
NSBE Debaters | $1,500 + Prize
Teams will compete against each other, and their debate performances will be judged by content, style and strategy. The winning team will receive an award. The purpose of the event is to train and educate participants about matters of concern to society while advocating an effective method of resolving them.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges as official sponsor of event
- Opportunity to provide judges for the events, network with participants and observe the communication skills of the membership
- Opportunity to provide two (2) facilitators for the competition
- Opportunity to provide prizes to winner
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
Professional Development | $1,500
This is a part of the NSBE Lifestyle Series. The Professional Development workshop will focus on continuing our collegiate members’ professional development through resume workshops and interview preparations. Presenters will also have the opportunity to provide information to graduating seniors who are transitioning into full-time employment and offer tips about how to navigate that journey.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the official sponsor of the event
- Opportunity to provide presenter for the event
- Opportunity to enhance students’ interview skills during the interaction
- Link to the sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region V website
International Mixer | $2,000 + Food and Beverage
This is a vibrant and diverse event that celebrates cultural exchange. Attendees have the unique opportunity to network, share ideas and forge international partnerships, while participating in interactive workshops and engaging in thought-provoking discussions. Getting involved in this event shows your commitment to fostering global connections and embracing cultural diversity in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for mixer (i.e., “International Mixer sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to interact with international students
- Visual advertisement rights at workshop (use of logos and banners permitted)
- One (1) post via Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
Cracking the GRE Workshop | $1,500
The GRE Workshop is designed to provide attendees with information about the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and give a brief overview of the graduate school admissions process. The workshop will also include an interactive review. GRE preparatory materials will be given out as well. The sponsor will have access to Region V’s graduating seniors and other upperclassmen interested in pursuing graduate studies.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for workshop (i.e., “Cracking the GRE Workshop sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to place representatives
- Opportunity to interact with graduating seniors
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and Twitter)
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
Elevator Pitch Competition | $1,500
Participants make “a succinct and persuasive sales pitch,” as on the ABC TV show Shark Tank. Members are encouraged to participate in the Elevator Pitch Competition to demonstrate their skills while learning how to structure a business plan effectively. Judges will critique business plans using a set of standard criteria, and awards will be given to first, second and third place participants. Region V is open to new ideas from sponsors of this new event.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for event (i.e., “Elevator Pitch Competition sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel
- Opportunity to provide prizes to winner
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region V website
Technical Research Exhibition | $1,000
The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members’ skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation. TRE provides an opportunity for NSBE members to present on a variety of topics, including projects done at school, at work or during their personal time. TRE is held during the FRC and the Annual Convention and is judged by technical professionals.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for event (i.e., “NSBE Technical Research Exhibition sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for competition
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region V website
TORCH Fest I $1,000
NSBE Technical OutReach and Community Help (TORCH) is a community service initiative with the aim of using NSBE members’ technical backgrounds to positively impact the community. TORCH Fest will offer a series of workshops for our pre-collegiate members to give them the skills needed to ensure their success.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to build brand awareness of the sponsoring organization
- Visual advertisement rights at the workshop (use of logos and banners permitted)
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Link to the sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region V website
RISE NSBE Hack- A-Thon | $1,250 + Prize
Teams will compete against each other, and their performances will be judged for creativity, style and strategy. This event will be a coding competition that tests NSBE members’ skills in debugging and in creating codes. The winning team will receive an award.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the event (i.e., “RISE Hack-a-Thon sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to provide judges for the events, network with participants and observe the communication skills of the membership
- Opportunity to provide two (2) facilitators for this competition
- Opportunity to present prizes to winner
- Link to the sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region V website
Entertainment Events | $2,000 + Food & Beverage
The conference entertainment events aim to provide attendees, from NSBE Jr. to Professionals, an all-around experience during their visit to the host city. After packed days of workshops and meetings, these events are a time for attendees to delight in networking and various other activities in a relaxed environment. By sponsoring an entertainment event, your organization will provide attendees access to the best venues, experiences and food!
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges of the event (i.e., “Entertainment Event sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to socialize with members in a casual setting
- Recognition as official sponsor of NSBE entrepreneur members
- One (1) post via NSBE social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
Mindful Nutrition | Light Snacks & Drinks
The purpose of this program is to provide NSBE Collegiate members with nutritious/healthy snacks to eat between workshops/sessions to help them maintain their focus during the conference.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the event (i.e., “Mindful Nutrition sponsored by...”)
- Visual advertisement rights at the event (use of logos and banners permitted)
- Positive exposure and increased branding among NSBE Collegiate members
NSBE Entrepreneurship Showcase | $3,000 (as sole sponsor) / $1,500 (as partial sponsor)
NSBE Entrepreneurship Showcase is a space that encourages and promotes entrepreneurship among NSBE members. As attendees transition between different workshops, they will have the opportunity to visit vendors and purchase their products. By sponsoring NSBE Entrepreneurship Showcase, your organization can demonstrate its support of our students’ pursuing entrepreneurship and circulating revenue among one another.
Benefits include:
- Naming privileges for the event (i.e., “NSBE Entrepreneurship Showcase sponsored by...”)
- Recognition as official sponsor of NSBE entrepreneur members
- Opportunity to engage with aspiring businessowners
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
2023 FRC Merchandise | $6,000 (as sole sponsor) / $2,000 (as partial sponsor)
Opportunity to fund the selected 2023 FRC-themed merchandise (choice among: T-shirts, wristbands, bucket hats, water bottles, etc.) to provide members with incentive to volunteer, attend sessions and participate in FRC challenges in person or online.
Benefits include:
- Logo present on merchandise
- Recognition as official FRC Apparel Sponsor
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
Note: Choice of merchandise to be sold is subject to approval by Region V Executive Board.
Hospitality Suite | 1,500 + Food & Beverage
Come mix and mingle with our membership at a Hospitality Suite during the FRC. This event features students from chapters within the Vanguard Region (Region V). With a more relaxed atmosphere than the FRC Career Fair, this pre-screening event enables students to show who they are outside of the information on their resumes.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to display a banner during the event
- Opportunity to develop personal relationships with top NSBE Region V talent
- Link to the sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region V website
Note: Hospitality Suite sponsors must also participate in a Career Fair Partnership Level package.
Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Programs
PCI Chapter Relief | $5,000
Pre-College Initiative (PCI) chapter relief is intended to provide funding to increase the presence of PCI students at FRC. Increasing our PCI attendance feeds the STEM career pipeline from high school to college. Funds are used to cover travel expenses as well as registration costs for PCI students within the region.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as official PCI sponsor
- Positive exposure and increased branding among young participants
- Access to PCI students’ resumes
PCI Meals | $5,000 (as sole sponsor) / $2,500 (as partial sponsor)
As a partner, you’ll be able to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to PCI participants for the duration of the conference. Your contribution will ensure we make the most significant possible impact on our young people by keeping them energized and engaged.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as official PCI meal sponsor
- Spoken recognition at the Vanguard Awards Reception Banquet
- Opportunity to provide a representative to speak (10 minutes maximum – negotiable).
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Link to the sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region V website
Innovations Lab/Workshop | $1,000
K–12 students will have the opportunity to learn new skills and improve their ability to “think outside of the box” through various innovation stations. Students will have an opportunity to participate in science experiments and demonstrations to learn engineering concepts. We invite you to discuss social issues with the membership of Region V. This is an informal event to foster the NSBE family bond and is a great chance to network with future employment prospects who are interested in more than just engineering.
Benefits include:
- Access to the top innovators in Region V
- Access to resumes of students who participate
- Opportunity to provide souvenirs to workshop attendees
PCI Competitions | $1,500
The PCI Competitions are designed to encourage early interest in STEM among K–12 students, by engaging students in hands-on activities that push their minds while they’re having fun. Activities include an application Hackathon and Beyblade competition.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the official sponsor of the event
- Visual advertisement rights in workshop room (use of logos and banner permitted)
- Logo and web link on the Region V website
PCI Entertainment Event | $1,500
This event serves as a networking opportunity for PCI members. The event is also a bonding activity that serves as time to mentally relax with fellow students, fostering a sense of community, social cohesion and belonging.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the official sponsor of the event
- Visual advertisement rights in workshop room (use of logos and banner permitted)
- Logo and web link on the Region V website
- Opportunity to enhance students’ case study skills during the interaction
PCI Career Workshop Rotations | $1,500
This event allows students to explore different pathways their career can take after college. Students will choose their top three fields from the following options: engineering, law, business, medicine and architecture. From their selected choices, they will go to different rooms to learn more about each career pathway during activities.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the official sponsor of the event
- Visual advertisement rights in workshop room (use of logos and banner permitted)
- Logo and web link on the Region V website
- Opportunity to enhance students’ case study skills during the interaction
Partnerships Throughout the Year
Spring Zone Meeting | $5,000
Spring Zone Meeting is an opportunity for members from each state of Region V to come together and recognize everything that has been accomplished. It is also a chance to highlight individuals such as our college seniors, while promoting and establishing leadership positions for the coming year. The meeting is a celebration of NSBE Region V.
Benefits Include:
- Exclusive naming privileges for Spring Zone Meeting (i.e., “Spring Zone Meeting sponsored by…”)
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Opportunity to promote your organization at Spring Zone Meeting
- Opportunity to network with Region V students before the Annual Convention
- Opportunity to host one (1) workshop during Spring Zone Meeting
Note: Sponsor has choice to support the following states: Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
NSBE Region V Social Media Sponsor | Cost of Camera Equipment
This package will enhance your organization’s brand and provide a month of promotional time on our social media websites.
Benefits include:
- Weekly posts of the sponsor’s logo and careers page link on NSBE Region V’s social media pages for a month before FRC
- Opportunity to advertise official multimedia graphics (1 item per week)
- Opportunity to promote official FRC partnership with Region V a month before the conference (on a biweekly basis)
Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) | $2,500
Try-Math-A-Lon is a yearlong tutoring program meant to foster good study habits for minority students, lead them to success in STEM courses help them prepare for standardized exams such as the ACT and SAT and promote healthy competition and good sportsmanship. Each team is composed of high school students in grades 9–12. Participants are provided access to an online mathematics course to support their year-round learning. This tool enables students to earn points during the program year, as they engage in various activities.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as official STEM PCI Sponsor
- One (1) post via NSBE Region V social media outlets (Instagram and LinkedIn)
- Opportunity to connect with students
- Access to student resumes
How to Partner With NSBE Region V
Submit Your Commitment Today!
Partnerships/sponsorships will not be recognized or invoiced until the NSBE Commitment Form has been completed. Should your organization have a contract to be reviewed, please submit this to the NSBE Commitment Form as well. If you have any trouble completing the form, please email national_partnerships@nsbe.org or reach out to your NSBE planning contact.
Please fill out the commitment form here!
Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policies
ALL payments must be received no later than Nov. 8, 2023. Invoices that remain unpaid after Nov. 8, 2023 will be subject to having their associated sponsorship forfeited. ANY outstanding invoice(s) after this date will prohibit entrance to the career fair and/or college fair/graduate school fair floor(s). Additional items purchased after Nov. 8, 2023 are due upon receipt and will require a credit card payment only. NOTE: No other form of payment will be honored after this date (with the exception of forms mailed in along with a check with prior approval).
- A 10% late fee will be assessed on all payments made after Nov. 8, 2023.
- A 25% cancellation fee will be applied for any sponsorship cancellations after Nov. 13, 2023. This includes paid and unpaid invoices.
- There will be NO refunds after Nov. 13, 2023.
Questions about payments should be submitted to accounting@nsbe.org.