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.
KARE 11 Reports on VANTAGE Projects
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.
