Springboard

Springboard: Financial Planning Career and Internship Event

Explore. Connect. Get Hired!

Springboard is a Financial Planning Career and Internship Event hosted by the Personal and Family Financial Planning team to help students learn more about opportunities in the financial planning industry and connect students with employers that have current internship and job openings. 

Event Date and Location

Friday, October 3, 2025

Bear Down Gym

University of Arizona Campus

Tucson, Arizona

Tentative Schedule

8:30-9:00 a.m.

9:00-9:30 a.m.  

9:30-10:15 a.m.

10:15-12:00 p.m.

12:00-12:30 p.m.

Employer Check-In + Set Up

Student Check-In + Tabling

Welcome + Panel Discussion

15-Minute Table Chat Rotations

Program Close + Wrap Up


 

springboard students

Information for Students

If you are currently part of the Personal and Family Financial Planning program or are interested in pursuing a career in the financial planning industry, this event is for you. Make sure to register prior to the event. 

This event is meant to be informative, potentially life changing, and fun! While not required, it is a good idea to dress in business casual and to have your resume ready for the recruiters. Food will be provided so don't forget to invite your friends!

springboard recruiters

Information for Recruiters

The purpose of this event to educate students about different career options under the financial planning umbrella, connect employers hiring for jobs or internships directly with students, and have fun! 

Prospective recruits will include Personal and Family Financial Planning major and minor students as well as students from other areas of study that are interested in financial planning. Your company has valuable knowledge and opportunities to share and our students are very eager to meet you. We are confident this event will be an extraordinary partnership and win-win opportunity. 

Please note - before you can register for the event, your company will need to create an employer user account in Handshake.

2024 Event Partners

Ascension College Planning

Brighton Jones

Cardinal Pointe Financial Group

CFP Board of Standards

Charles Schwab & Company

DKGB Financial

Edward Jones

Fidelity Investments

GoldBook Financial

Landmark PLC

Northwestern Mutual Arizona

Perigon Wealth Management

Regency Investment Advisors

 

Sensible Money

TCI Wealth Advisors

Underhill Financial Advisors

Vanguard

Wealth Management Partners

Wellspring Financial Advisor