Employer Road Trips provide University of Rochester students with the tools to expand their professional network, deepen their knowledge of career options, and learn firsthand from professionals and alumni in diverse organizations and industries.
Spring 2025 Employer Road Trips
Employer Road Trip: The Bonadio Group
Join us for an exciting site visit to a local company – The Bonadio Group! The Bonadio Group is a nationally ranked Top 50 CPA firm offering accounting, tax, and consulting services to clients of all sizes and industries. You will have an opportunity to tour their Rochester headquarters, hear from Bonadio leaders, Rochester alumni, and enjoy refreshments.
This road trip is limited to 28 students — so secure your spot today!
Friday, February 7th
9:25 am – 1:00 pm
Employer Road Trip: Gorbel
Join us for a site visit at local company, Gorbel! Gorbel has been a world-class manufacturer of overhead material handling since 1977. Their cranes and lifting devices can be found in factories and properties all over the world, such as Amazon, Wayfair, Disney World, and the new Highmark Stadium for the Buffalo Bills!
This road trip is limited to 28 students — so secure your spot today!
Friday, February 28th
9:15 am – 12:30 pm
Employer Road Trip: Paychex
Join us for an exciting site visit to a local Fortune 500 Company – Paychex! Paychex is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services. You will have an opportunity to tour their new Rochester Sales Hub, hear from Paychex leaders, Rochester alumni, and enjoy refreshments.
This road trip is limited to 28 students — so secure your spot today!
Friday, March 21st
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Employer Road Trip: WeTheHobby
Join us for an exclusive road trip to WeTheHobby, “the ultimate destination for sports cards enthusiasts and fans worldwide”. Founded in 2021, WeTheHobby is expanding worldwide and hiring new grads in marketing, media production, analytics and more!
This road trip is limited to 20 students — so secure your spot today!
Friday, March 21st
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Employer Road Trip: Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
Join us for an exclusive road trip to Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Whether you’re considering a career in law or just curious about the professional environment, this road trip will provide invaluable exposure to the legal world and help you start thinking about your own path forward.
This road trip is limited to 13 students — so secure your spot today!
Friday, March 28th
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Fall 2024 Employer Road Trips
Employer Road Trip: Trillium Health
Experience what it’s like to work at Trillium with an exclusive tour of their facility, networking with UR alumni, and information on full-time job opportunities.
This trip is open to all students, particularly those interested in pursuing a career in the public health sector, and is limited to 15 students so sign up today!
Friday, October 4th
11:15 am – 1:45 pm
Employer Road Trip: Optimax
Join us for an engaging site visit at one of our most innovative local employers, Optimax! Optimax is the largest optics manufacturer in the United States. Their optics products are used in government, defense, and aerospace.
Capacity is limited to 25 students so secure your spot today!
Monday, October 14th
9:15 am – 1:30 pm
Employer Road Trip: First American Equipment Finance
Experience what it’s like to work at First American with an exclusive tour of their facility, learning sessions, and networking opportunities with their team and UR alumni.
This trip is open to all students from a wide range of majors, including: business, finance, sales, accounting, economics, consulting, mathematics, education, and more.
Friday, October 18th
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Employer Road Trip: Manning & Napier
Experience what it’s like to work at Manning & Napier with an exclusive tour of their facility, a panel presentation from staff and UR Alumni, plus refreshments and networking!
This trip is open to all students from a wide range of majors, including: business, finance, sales, accounting, economics, consulting, mathematics, and more.
Friday, November 1st
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Employer Road Trip: United Way
Discover the world of non-profit management and get an insider’s view of United Way. Join us for a special tour of their facility, connect with UR alumni, and explore job and internship opportunities.
This trip is open to all students in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering, with a particular emphasis on graduate opportunities.
Friday, November 1st
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
