Illinois State University Career Services proudly welcomes Watershed Foods as the newest member of the Engage Partner Program, a network of organizations dedicated to supporting student career development.
Based in Gridley, Watershed Foods is a leading supplier of freeze-dried products, known for delivering innovative solutions to clients while supporting its employees and community causes.
“We chose to partner with Illinois State University and their Engage Partner Program because of their strong commitment to developing career-ready students through real-world experiences and community impact—values that align closely with ours,” stated Wes Wright, director of talent at Watershed Foods. “This partnership gives us direct access to emerging talent and insights into what the next generation of workers values, helping us stay ahead of workforce trends, and positions ourselves as a destination employer.”
“We are excited to welcome Watershed Foods to the Engage Partner Program,” stated Career Services Associate Director Natalie R. Alexander. “Watershed offers outstanding opportunities for students in engineering, chemistry, and food science, as well as in business, human resources, marketing, and computer science.”
Watershed Foods joins a distinguished group of Engage partners, including Archer Daniels Midland, the City of Bloomington, Cintas, and COUNTRY Financial. Organizations interested in partnering with Illinois State can contact Natalie R. Alexander to learn more about the Engage Partner Program.
