Wednesdays: June 11 – August 6, 2025

  • Partner presentations: 3:00 to 4:30pm ET

  • Informal reception: 5:00 to 6:00pm ET

Purpose
Sign Up Process
Current Schedule
Format
Logistics
Reception Information
Dietary Accommodations
Coffee Chats
Typical Agenda
Recommended participants
Recommended content
Resources
Surveys
Inclusion, Access, & Well-being
Questions & Contact

Purpose

LGO partner companies introduce themselves to the LGO Class of 2027 (LGO27’s), and continue to engage with LGO Class of 2026 (LGO26’s). This event is a great opportunity to connect with LGO students and build your relationship with them in the context of both internships and full-time recruiting.

Sign Up Process

  • Complete the SIGN UP FORM
  • Slots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
  • LGO staff will:
    • Confirm your exact time slot
    • Connect you with other presenting partners to coordinate shared reception

Current Schedule (in progress)

Date Company Company Company Reception
June 11 LFM Capital Re:Build Manufacturing   Flat Top Johnny’s
June 25 Verizon Nike Nissan Verizon Sky Box
July 9 (tentative) (tentative) (tentative) (tentative)
July 16 Caterpillar National Grid Stanley Black & Decker Flat Top Johnny’s
July 23 AIP Stryker   Catalyst
July 30 Northrop Grumman  Waymo (remote) Blue Origin Flat Top Johnny’s
Aug 6 Amgen Boeing Amazon (tentative) Shy Bird

Format

  • Weekly sessions mid-June through mid-August
    • No meeting on June 18
  • 1-3 partners present for 25 minutes each (including Q&A)
  • Informal reception follows presentations
  • Attendance:
    • First-year students: On campus
    • Second-year students (on internship): Virtual or in-person option
  • In-person participation by partners strongly encouraged
  • Remote participation available (connection details provided with slot confirmation)

Logistics

Location & Site Information

Presentation Setup

  • Teams present from their own devices
  • Submit slides in advance for backup (recommended)
  • Ensure device is not in airplane mode

WiFi Connection

  1. Connect to “MIT GUEST” network
  2. Complete captive portal registration (email/phone required)
  3. Additional information: Accessing MIT GUEST WiFi
  4. Technical support: IS&T Service Desk

Additional Information

  • Sessions will be recorded
  • A group photo is taken and posted to social media (LinkedIn, Instagram)- participation is not required
  • Dress code: Casual
  • Parking: MIT Hayward Garage
    • Entrances: 33 Amherst Street & 55 Wadsworth Street
    • Hours: 24/7
    • Questions: 617-500-6553
  • For complete on-campus details (lodging, maps, and more), go to Visiting LGO!
  • Reception and Coffee Chats can be offered while here (see below)

Receptions

Receptions allow for informal interaction with students and are of high value to them. Many teams choose to invite significant others (SO’s) to their receptions, and we encourage this. You can additionally invite second year students with local internships.

Receptions Overview

  • Purpose: Informal student interaction
  • Who can attend:
    • First-year students
    • Second-year students (local interns)
    • Significant others (encouraged)
    • LGO staff

Planning & Coordination

  • Joint hosting with other presenting partners
  • One team takes lead on planning
  • Cost: $5,000-$6,000+ total
    • Partners typically split costs equally
    • Direct payment to venue
    • Contact us if cost-sharing is an issue

Venue Options

Informal

Upscale Dining

Food & Dietary Requirements

  • Style: Heavy appetizers/light dinner
  • Timing: Students come hungry
  • LGO26 & LGO27 Dietary Restriction Information
    • IMPORTANT: One LGO26 student has severe pine nut allergy
  • Required accommodations / dietary restrictions:
    • Vegan, Nut-free, Gluten-free options should always be available (also, see class dietary restrictions)
    • Separate trays for meat/vegan items
    • Ingredient lists/tags
    • Be prepared to provide Halal and Kosher foods

Expected Attendance

  • The LGO Class of 2027 includes 43 students
  • Additional attendees:
    • Significant others
    • Local second-year students
    • LGO staff
    • Partner representatives
  • Total planning number: 60+ (excluding partner reps)

Coffee Chats

While on campus, you’re welcome to schedule informal meetings with students. Note that summer programming is intensive, so please:

  • Inform students this is an optional offering
  • Highlight future meeting opportunities for those unable to provide this while here
  • Student availability
    • First-years: Students are in class, but have a lunch break 11:30am-12:30pm and depending on the week are also available 2-3pm
    • Second-years: You are welcome to invite second-year students with local internships and encouraged to provide virtual options for the full class throughout summer

Setup Process

  1. Contact program office (lgo-recruiting@mit.edu) to:
    • Receive instructions
    • Confirm student availability
    • Reserve meeting space
  2. Submit details using this form
  3. Send class invitation by email or calendar invitation with instructions (contact info provided in confirmation email)

Optional: Provide lunch / refreshments

Typical Agenda

Note: For fewer than three partners, earlier end time with extended break before reception.

  • 3:05 – 3:10pm ET- Brief Introductions
  • 3:10 – 3:35pm ET- Company #1 Presentation
  • 3:35 – 4:00pm ET- Company #2 Presentation
  • 4:00 – 4:25pm ET- Company #3 Presentation
  • 4:25 – 4:30pm ET- Wrap-up / Student feedback survey / Group photo
  • 4:30 – 5:00pm ET- Break/Transit
  • 5:00 – 6:00pm ET- Reception

Recommended participants

  • Current LGO interns (brief presentations highly valued)
  • LGO internship / recruiting stakeholders
  • Current/past internship supervisors
  • Line managers
  • Executives
  • HR, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition representatives
  • LGO alumni
  • Inclusion / workforce engagement and sustainability specialists
  • Students want to meet with presenters with a diverse array of personal and professional backgrounds

Recommended content

Note: Students meet with 20+ partner teams. Avoid standard HR/recruiting decks.

Please review this side deck template created in response to student requests. Note that these are intended to serve prompts (you don’t need to include all items, but covering information from the “Essential Topics for First-Year Students” listed below is highly recommended.

Essential Topics for First-Year Students

  1. Internship Information
    • Past, current, and potential projects
    • Engineering major requirements
    • International student opportunities
  2. Career Development
    • Rotational/leadership programs
    • Alumni career progression
    • LGO alumni presence within organization
    • International student eligibility
    • Typical timing for full-time hire recruiting (fall, spring, both?)
  3. Company Culture
    • Inclusion and workforce engagement initiatives (mission, actions, results)
      • Example: Describe organizational practices that systematically remove barriers, integrate a variety of skills, approaches, and perspectives, and create environments where every individual can fully contribute and be recognized
    • Sustainability efforts
  4. Also Recommended
    • Participation from LGO Alumni and current interns in slide deck development and review

Additional Recommended Topics

  • Company overview and locations
  • Organizational culture
  • Recommended skills/courses
  • LGO partnership benefits
  • Hiring criteria
  • Future interaction opportunities (fall events, coffee chats, DPT, etc.)

Resources

  • LGO27 Class Snapshot (these are posted to the LGO Virtual Community HERE by early June each year)
  • LGO27 student profiles can be viewed on the VC HERE
  • Visiting LGO!

Feedback

  • Partner feedback welcome via this survey form
  • Student feedback collected weekly. This will be sent to each team approximately 10 days after your session.

Inclusion, Access, & Well-being

We are committed to ensuring that our program activities are inclusive and accessible. Tell us what you need to fully participate, such as mobility needs; accommodations for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing; accommodations for individuals who are Blind or have low vision; food, beverage, or scent allergies/requirements; sensory and communication, and neurodivergent needs; as well as access to time and space for prayer, meditation, or sensory breaks/quiet.

If you have individual needs not covered below, please let us know using lgo-recruiting@mit.edu

Resources & Facilities

Communication Support

  • Closed captioning
    • Available on Zoom and classroom screens upon request
    • We may need 1-2 weeks’ notice
    • Emergency option: Zoom auto-captions (we recognize that automatically generated captions are imperfect)
  • ASL and visual interpretation
    • Available upon request
  • Session recordings
    • All presentations recorded.
    • Transcriptions available
  • Slides and session materials
    • Can be provided in advance when available
  • Alternative Connection Options. We recognize receptions and large group activities aren’t ideal for everyone.

Dietary Needs

Mobility

  • Elevator and wheelchair user access to the classroom. Reception will be located about half-mile or so away from the classroom. 

Parking & Transportation

  • Please let us know if you need parking or transportation between buildings as an accommodation. We may need 24 to 48 business-hours’ notice. 

Quiet Spaces & Religious Accommodations

  • Prayer rooms, meditation spaces, and sensory break areas available
  • Note: Reception start times may conflict with Islamic prayer times
  • Contact us to arrange accommodations lgo-recruiting@mit.edu

Additional Support

Questions & Contact

Contact: lgo-recruiting@mit.edu