At Champlain College, our students don’t just learn about their fields, they’re already working in them. From day one, our Upside-Down Curriculum puts students directly into their majors. This means students are building real technical skills, while developing the necessary soft skills like critical thinking, communication, and collaboration abilities that employers demand.
The Champlain Exchange connects you directly with this exceptional talent. No bureaucratic maze. No lengthy negotiations. A dedicated point of contact and students who are ready to contribute from the moment they walk through your door.
Whether you need fresh perspectives on current challenges, are planning your next internship cohort, or want to build lasting partnerships that grow with your business, the Champlain Exchange makes it simple to tap into Vermont’s most innovative and career-focused students.
Champlain Exchange
Location
Burlington, VT 05401
Contact Us
How It Works
Connect
Contact us directly at exchange@champlain.edu. We’re here to understand what you need and how our students and faculty can help.
Define
Together, we’ll map your challenges, identify your goals, and find the right partnership model for your business. No cookie-cutter solutions—just what works for you.
Match
We help build a strategy that connects you with students whose skills, interests, and timelines align with your needs. The right people for the right project.
Launch
Your partnership goes live with full support from our team. We’re with you every step of the way to ensure success.
Grow
Great partnerships don’t end—they evolve. We’ll help you assess outcomes, refine approaches, and build lasting relationships that benefit everyone involved.
Partnership Options That Work for You
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Classroom Projects That Deliver
Real problems. Real solutions. Our students work on your actual business challenges as part of their coursework, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to issues you’re facing right now.
What you get: Creative ideas, multiple solution approaches, and deliverables tailored fit to your organization.
What it takes: One project brief, periodic check-ins, final presentation attendance
Timeline: 14-16 weeks
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Internships
Our students are ready for professional work earlier than most—often after just one year. Partner with us for internships that provide real value to your business while giving students meaningful work experience.
What you get: Motivated talent with proven skills and academic support throughout the experience
What it takes: Structured professional experiences, mentorship, and fair compensation
Timeline: 3-6+ months
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Co-ops (Starting Fall 2027)
Take student partnerships to the next level with our comprehensive co-op program. These extended work experiences create a pipeline of talent who understand your organization, culture, and industry challenges while bringing fresh perspectives and cutting-edge skills from their ongoing coursework.
What you get: Committed students who rotate between work and study, developing deeper expertise in your operations while maintaining strong academic connections and faculty support
What it takes: Meaningful projects with increasing responsibility, dedicated mentorship, competitive compensation that reflects their growing contributions
Timeline: 4-8 months per rotation, with potential for multiple cycles
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Long-term Innovation Partnerships
Some challenges need sustained attention. Some opportunities require ongoing collaboration. For businesses and non-profits ready to think bigger, we offer multi-semester partnerships that can grow into lasting innovation relationships.
What you get: Consistent talent pipeline, ongoing research and development support, access to cutting-edge academic resources
What it takes: Strategic commitment, project continuity, collaborative mindset
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Direct-Talent Pipeline
Know exactly what you’re looking for? We can help you identify and develop relationships with students who align with your specific needs, before they graduate.
What you get: Early access to top talent, relationship-building opportunities, potential first-hire advantages
What it takes: Clear role definitions, engagement in student development, and competitive positioning
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Ready to Get Started?
Connect with students who are already making a difference.
Questions? Contact us directly:
Email: exchange@champlain.edu
Phone: (802) 860-8735
Address: 163 S. Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401
The Champlain Exchange isn’t just another university partnership program. It’s your direct connection to students who don’t wait until graduation to start making an impact. They’re already doing the work. The question is, what will you build together?
The Champlain Exchange
Where your challenges become our curriculum and our graduates become your competitive advantage.
