Discover how Campus Ambassador Programs can amplify your DevRel reach by nurturing relationships with budding developers, engaging with potential ambassadors, creating impactful activities, and measuring success through data-driven decision-making. Hear from DevRel experts Claire Froelich and Ryan Swift on the benefits of these programs for both companies and students.
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Quick takeaways
Campus Ambassador programs provide a bridge to academic institutions for nurturing relationships with budding developers.
Offering a variety of perks, Ambassador programs help students explore diverse roles and gain industry insights.
Transparent communication, flexible engagement, and industry connections are essential for an effective Ambassador program.
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Balancing Community Engagement and Business Goals
Ensuring a balance between engaging with the student community and achieving company KPIs, approaches include measuring sentiment, tracking engagement with products, and leveraging ambassadors' content creation for marketing material.
Providing Opportunities and Benefits for Ambassadors
Ambassador programs offer stepping stones for students to explore diverse roles and industries, with perks such as stipends, swag, letters of recommendation, swag, resume workshops, digital certificates, access to product features, job boards, tailored job application support, access to professionals, internships, and more.
Building Leadership Skills and Industry Insights
Ambassador programs serve as platforms for students to gain leadership skills and industry insights while offering a supportive community to explore various career paths, including marketing, events, sales engineering, or programming, fostering personal and professional growth.
Enhancing Ambassador Program Effectiveness
Strategies to enhance ambassador program effectiveness involve transparent communication, flexible engagement, collaboration, creating KPIs aligned with company goals, fostering industry connections, providing educational support, and offering creative opportunities for students to excel.
Maximizing Student Engagement and Impact
Encouraging students to participate in internships, supporting negotiation for fair pay, providing diverse job opportunities, and empowering students to excel through tailored support, mentorship, community engagement, and a personalized approach to learning and growth.
Are you ready to take your Developer Relations efforts to new heights with Campus Ambassador Programs? These initiatives are not just about spreading brand awareness; they're about tapping into the pulse of academic institutions, nurturing relationships with budding developers, and fostering a community brimming with innovation and enthusiasm. Our upcoming webinar is tailored to guide you through the intricacies of leveraging these programs to significantly amplify your DevRel reach.
Dive into the world of Campus Ambassador Programs with our panel of DevRel experts who have been at the forefront of this dynamic field. They will share their firsthand experiences and proven strategies for effectively establishing and nurturing these programs. From identifying and engaging with potential ambassadors to creating impactful activities that resonate with the academic community, this session is an essential guide for anyone looking to expand their Developer Relations footprint across campuses. Whether you are initiating a new program or aiming to enhance an existing one, this webinar is packed with insights to help you make your mark in the academic arena.
Meet our Speakers
Claire Froelich can speak on how ambassador programs can be mutually beneficial for both companies and students and common challenges to be aware of. Over the past 3 years, Postman has partnered with over 200 Postman Student Leaders to promote API literacy worldwide.
Ryan Swift is the Director of Community Operations for Major League Hacking, where he oversees the innovative and high-impact MLH Coaches program which supports hundreds of thousands of students via hundreds of campus events each year.
Christine Fan leads the education marketing program at MSI and handles K-12 and collegiate partnerships, MSI Student community management, and event sponsorships, and directs the student ambassador program. Before MSI, they were a part of the NVIDIA GeForce Student Ambassador program as a brand ambassador and took that experience to build the MSI Student program. In their free time, they enjoy reading books, playing with their cats, and playing games like Guild Wars 2 and Counter-Strike 2.