Students solve real-world problems for businesses and organizations.
VANTAGE partners with small, local businesses, non-profits, and multinational corporations to provide recommendations and insights into a variety of authentic business development strategies. Partners commit to three meetings over the course of a semester. It's fun, free, and valuable. Keep reading to see why hundreds of companies like Nike, Cargill, Best Buy, Olive’s Pizza and Maynard’s choose to partner with VANTAGE.
Interesting in becoming a partner? Get started by filling out our Project Interest form.
For Best Buy, VANTAGE students analyzed data. Through it, they found ways for the company to become more efficient …
- Tim Meester, VANTAGE Project Partner, Best Buy
VANTAGE Projects
Working in teams, students conduct primary and secondary research, analyze their findings, formulate recommendations and present their development strategies to a project partner. This is a great way to learn about the future workforce at no cost to you.
Types of Projects
A team of VANTAGE students works on any real-world project or challenge over the course of a semester. The work culminates in a final presentation where the students make recommendations on how to best address the challenge provided by the partner.
Project outcomes can include:
- Marketing strategies
- Data analysis
- Customer retention strategies
- Customer experience enhancement
- Digital and video creation
- Brand development
- Relocation analysis
- Pricing strategies
You can find examples of sample projects in the FAQ section below.
How can my business become a Project Partner?
To become a Project Partner, start by filling out the Project Interest Form. A VANTAGE staff member will connect with you to complete the process.