Campus recruiting is undergoing a transformation. As hiring budgets tighten and recruiters navigate competing demands for time and resources, virtual recruitment is re-emerging to be the smarter, more scalable solution.
CodePath’s Emerging Engineers Summit (EES 2025) stands out as the nation’s largest inclusive virtual tech recruiting event, designed to help companies build high-quality, cost-effective early talent pipelines—fast.
More than just another career fair, EES 2025 connects recruiters with 5,000+ pre-vetted early-career software engineers trained in high-demand programming languages, systems, and tools. With representation from over 500+ colleges and universities, EES is engineered for nationwide reach and measurable hiring outcomes—not resume spam or surface-level conversations.
Hiring budgets are shrinking while the pressure to source top-tier candidates continues to grow. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), recruiting an entry-level candidate through traditional campus recruiting can cost upwards of $6,110 per hire. Add in travel, lodging, booth supplies, and staff time—and it’s easy to see why many employers are rethinking their fall recruiting playbook.
At the same time, budget and ROI pressures are forcing companies to return to the same schools year after year, limiting exposure to untapped, high-potential talent from underserved colleges and Minority Serving Institutions.
EES 2025 Changes the Game
Taking the reality of campus recruiting into consideration, EES 2025 removes those constraints by offering a fully virtual, highly personalized hiring experience, allowing participating companies to:
Maximize ROI by skipping the overhead of physical events while still building meaningful, 1:1 relationships with emerging engineers.
Last year’s EES delivered exceptional outcomes for participating partners:
These metrics reflect not just reach—but real engagement. Recruiters connected with highly motivated students, built brand visibility, and identified talent that moved efficiently through hiring funnels.
"EES was a well-organized event. I had the opportunity to connect with a multitude of candidates in 1:1 and small group settings in a very efficient and effective way."
-Amanda Firtz, Recruiter, SiriusXM
We’re in the mass application era —a single internship posting can generate thousands of resumes, many from candidates who may not meet core requirementA recent survey by Indeed and Harris Polls found that 70% of employees think recruiters should spend more time researching candidates, while 40% say they’ve been contacted for roles they weren’t qualified for.
EES 2025 eliminates this guesswork with a targeted, data-informed approach to talent connection. Recruiters don’t waste time sifting through noise—they engage only with candidates who match their hiring needs.
At EES 2025, you’ll benefit from:
Despite accounting for an estimated 30% of the U.S. workforce by 2030, Gen Z engineers are often overlooked in favor of senior hires. But that short-term focus comes at a cost: missing out on the future leaders who are eager to grow, adapt, and contribute early.
Here’s why top employers prioritize engaging and hiring early talent at EES:
"If your company has any early-career opportunities for coding and data, then this is an excellent talent pool to speak with...extraordinary students!"
-Brenda Tracy, Sr. Recruiter, SRI International.
Traditional career fairs are falling short—for both recruiters and early-career tech talent. According to CodePath’s most recent survey, only 13% of students consider campus career fairs the most effective way to connect with employers. The reasons are clear: overcrowded booths, generic interactions, and a lack of follow-through leave both candidates and companies disappointed.
EES 2025 is not just a career fair—it’s a curated, high-ROI hiring experience. Here’s what sets it apart:
Whether you’re a returning partner or exploring CodePath’s employer programs for the first time, EES 2025 makes it easier than ever to connect with mission-aligned, industry-ready engineers—and turn conversations into conversions.
The recruiting landscape is evolving—and the companies that adapt will win the race for innovation.
With access to thousands of pre-vetted candidates from over 400 schools, CodePath’s Emerging Engineers Summit 2025 is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve.
Join industry leaders in shaping the future of tech—one hire at a time.