The Bracken Center hosts high‑impact events that help students connect with employers, practice professional communication, and build lasting networks. Our signature events are designed to create meaningful, informal engagement between business students and industry leaders.

Community Banking Networking Night

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (MDT)
Location: Jabs Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Hosted in partnership with the Jabs Community Banking Program and the Montana Independent Bankers Association, this event connects independent community banks and Montana‑connected financial institutions with Jabs business students who are exploring careers in finance, lending, credit analysis, and community banking.

A primary goal of the evening is to help participating banks identify strong candidates for Summer 2026 banking internships across Montana, while giving students a clear look at real career paths in community banking.

Who should attend

  • Independent community banks and credit unions across Montana
  • Regional financial institutions interested in building a Montana‑rooted talent pipeline
  • Employers who want informal, meaningful conversations with prepared Jabs business students

What to expect

  • A relaxed, two‑hour evening in Jabs Hall
  • Face‑to‑face conversations with business students interested in banking and early‑career finance
  • Opportunities to share your bank’s culture, story, and internship or early‑career pathways
  • This event is free to attend for our industry partners.

If you are unable to attend but would like to be considered as a host site for a Summer 2026 banking intern, please contact the Bracken Center, brackencenter@montana.edu.

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Jabs Signature Employer Networking Night

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (MDT)
Location: Jabs Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Held in connection with the Montana State University Career Fair, this event brings more than 30 employers from across all business disciplines to Jabs for an informal evening of networking and student–employer engagement.

Business students can explore internships, full‑time roles, and career pathways across finance, accounting, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more.

Whether you’re hiring for internships or full‑time positions—or simply want to meet future business professionals—this is a powerful way to engage with the next generation of leaders.

This event is free to attend for our industry partners. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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