Talent & Outreach Services
Positioned within our talent acquisition function, as part of the larger Strategic Talent Services Team, Talent & Outreach Services supports the UC Davis and UC Davis Health Campus. Our mission is to promote best and equitable recruitment strategies, demystify the application process for all candidates, and utilize an innovative mindset to collaborate with external and internal partners in creating workforce development strategies and pathways.
Three Strategic Pillars of Talent & Outreach Services
Engage with local communities and beyond to promote UC Davis a potential employer and to foster relationships that support inclusive applicant pools.
Provide expertise and guidance within UC Davis to ensure equitable hiring practices are integrated into the full recruitment lifecycle.
Develop programs that support a steady flow of top talent and upskill community members into career positions at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
- Hosting and attending job fairs and career workshops
- UC Davis Career Chats
- Consultative Training Sessions
- Community of Learning
- Collaboration with educational institutions
- Ground up pathway building
Strategic Community Outreach
At the core of our outreach work is a clear mission: to help people access real job opportunities at UC Davis. We focus on connecting with communities, offering direct career support, and, most importantly, making the application process easier to understand.
Each year, our team participates in more than 50 events, meeting job seekers where they are and guiding them toward meaningful careers at UC Davis and UC Davis Health. These events are about more than sharing job postings. They are about listening, offering hands-on support, and creating pathways that feel accessible and empowering
Signature Offerings
Together, these programs ensure that our outreach is not just about visibility. It is about making the hiring process clearer, reducing barriers, and helping people feel like they truly belong at UC Davis.
UC Davis Career Chats
This one-on-one opportunity provides personalized guidance for job seekers. Whether someone is figuring out where to start, needs help with their resume, or has questions about job classifications, Career Chats offer practical, approachable support to both internal and external candidates. It is one of the most effective ways we help candidates build confidence and take informed next steps.
You Belong Here Job Talk Series
Held monthly in partnership with Aggie Square, these in-person sessions are designed to pull back the curtain on our hiring process. We offer real-time tips and break down how to navigate the application system. These sessions help attendees understand what to expect and see themselves in our workforce.
Outreach Snapshot (Live Dashboard)
Our live outreach dashboard is updated quarterly (October 1, January 1, April 1. July 1). and tracks activities in real time and highlights:
- Where we show up: Focused efforts in neighborhoods that experience barriers to employment
- When we engage: A steady rhythm of outreach throughout the calendar year
- How we connect: Emphasis on face-to-face interactions and meaningful engagement
- Who we reach: Thousands of job seekers with unique perspectives and potential
Strategic Recruitment Consultation
Our team enjoys meeting with departments and hiring managers across both campuses to conduct trainings and consultations on the best and most equitable recruitment strategies. We use data informed strategies to guide department to attract, select, and hire top talent.
Community of Learning
Equitable Hiring Practices Cohort
Our Equitable Hiring Practices Cohort was created in close partnership with our Anchor Institution Mission to implement equitable hiring practices, promote local hiring, and select top talent. 24 hiring managers & department professionals completed our first two cohorts that took place from August 2024-December 2024 & January 2025-May 2025 and impacted close to 1500 hires. The five-session curriculum focuses on equitable recruitment, inclusive outreach, and local engagement strategies that participants can implement into their recruitment lifecycle immediately to start seeing results. Complete our application today, so you can participate in our next cohort.
Consult Dashboard
Our dashboard below outlines our most recent work and is updated quarterly (October 1, January 1, April 1. July 1).
If you are interested in having our team provide a consult to your department, please complete the form below.
Strategic Pathway Programming
Due to the unique positionality of our team within the talent acquisition function and part of the entire institutions HR structure, we are able to support both campuses in creating pathways that upskill external and internal candidates. We aim to stand up pathways programs that support institutional goals and help candidates go from outside-in to inside-up. In addition to the pathway programs listed below, our team is diligently collaborating with departments to formalize new and innovative pathways on both campuses.
Established Pathway Programs
Food Service Worker to Chef Pathway
Our Campus Dining Services team created an award-winning response to their cook shortage. By upskilling current food services workers, they are able to train current employees and give them the skills needed to be promoted to cooks at UC Davis. Read this article to see the benefits of this inside up model that we plan to replicate across many departments at UC Davis and UC Davis health.
Radiology and Imaging Sciences Scholars (RaISS) Program
The Radiology and Imaging Sciences Scholars (RaISS) Program at the UC Davis Department of Radiology is designed to bring meaningful experiences to community college and early undergraduate students interested in possible careers in the medical field. The program offers exposure to clinical and research opportunities, along with essential support for skills development, mentorship, and community building. Read the full article here.
Staff Employee Pathway for Neurodiverse Candidates
Our team worked to create a pathway to employment for our neurodiverse communities who participate in work experience programs at our institution. We partnered with Redwood Seed students and Best Buddies Project Search interns, and leveraged our relationship with UC Davis TES, to make it possible for departments to hire a project search intern or a Redwood Seed student after graduation from their program. This pathway was officially launched in June of 2025, and as of September 2025 we have 5 graduates who are already working in staff positions at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
IT Service Desk Pathway Program
Launched in May 2023 and continuing through February 2024, the pilot provided the foundation for a career in IT to eight competitively selected participants from the larger Sacramento community. Community Business Partners provided input in the selection and mentorship of the pilot cohort. “The IT Service Desk aligns with our Aggie Square Community Benefit Partnership agreement and Anchor Institution efforts, which reinforces our deep commitment to our neighbors,” says Sumiko Hong, Aggie Square Community Engagement Manager. Read the full article here.