Jess Franta
Senior Director, Office of Business Partnerships
Education
Bachelors of Science, Communication & Art
Masters of Science, Educational Leadership
I've worked in higher education for over ten years balancing both career coaching and employer relations. Prior to education I supported recruiting, marketing and event management at various B2C companies. In 2021 I joined Purdue University to lead the Industry Engagement efforts for our Office of Business Partnerships within the Mitch Daniels School of Business. In this role I seek to create collaborative partnerships to support industry innovation, talent engagement, workforce next-skilling and experiential education.
I enjoy building connections and exploring innovative collaborations, no matter the industry or area.
Inside Purdue University’s impactful partnerships with Accenture and Google
As AI reshapes every industry, companies need partners that can connect research-driven innovation with real business outcomes. Purdue University’s multiyear, multifaceted partnerships with global companies are preparing the future workforce and driving progress.
Full story: Inside Purdue University’s impactful partnerships with Accenture and Google
- Purdue and Accenture: A model for applied partnership
As AI reshapes every industry, companies need partners that can connect research-driven innovation with real business outcomes. Purdue University’s multiyear, multifaceted partnership with Accenture shows how a university-corporate partnership can move beyond traditional recruiting to become a working model for collaboration.