Employer Engagement Policy

This document consolidates the expectations and policies that govern employer interactions with BYU-Pathway Worldwide, including Career Services and BYU-Pathway Global Education Centers. Employers, staffing companies, and recruiters agree to adhere to these policies upon engaging with BYU-Pathway students and alumni.

These policies follow U.S. standards, including:

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles
• CES Honor Code

• Employers must not discriminate in any phase of the employment process based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran status, marital status, or ancestry.
• Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and avoid prohibited interview questions per equal opportunity standards.
• While international employers may have different local norms, BYU-Pathway holds all participating employers to U.S. nondiscrimination and ethical standards.

Employers wishing to recruit BYU-Pathway students must offer one or more of the following types of roles:

• Full-time or part-time roles that provide hourly wages, a salary, or a salary plus commission (commission-only roles are not permitted)
• Piecework roles with clearly defined units of work, transparent pay-per-unit terms, and an earning structure that aligns with fair labor practices and country-specific wage expectations
• Internships that provide professional-level experience, require ongoing supervision and feedback, and clearly state compensation (whether paid or unpaid)
  

Regardless of role type, the following standards apply:

• Compensation must be communicated in writing before any training begins and before the candidate’s start date.
• Payment should be prompt and follow a pre-established schedule.
• Work environment should include adequate training, coaching, and performance recognition.
• Job descriptions must be clear, accurate, and truthful.

The following types of employment are prohibited:

• Door-to-door or seasonal sales roles
• Commission-only roles
• Private domestic or individual labor (e.g., babysitting, caretaking, tutoring)
• Employment in industries contrary to CES standards (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, gambling, pornography)

Employers are expected to:

• Pay competitive wages on a prompt and regular schedule
• Provide career development opportunities for students
• Advertise positions truthfully on job boards
• Conduct fair, qualifications-based screening
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate data
• Provide structured feedback on hired, terminated, or rejected candidates
• Hold regular meetings with BYU-Pathway to share performance insights
• Create an ethical, developmental environment with training, recognition, and support
• Engage respectfully with BYU-Pathway students and staff, including adherence to the employer section of the BYU-Pathway Global Education Center Handbook when operating in Global Education Centers

Students representing BYU-Pathway agree to:

• Uphold integrity, professionalism, and reliability
• Be punctual, anticipate challenges, and develop contingency plans
• Respect confidentiality and company interests
• Accept and offer feedback constructively
• Be coachable, teachable, and supportive of peers
• Act as brand ambassadors for BYU-Pathway through high performance
• Mentor other students and contribute to a positive employment culture

BYU-Pathway Career Services commits to:

• Connect employers with qualified candidates
• Ensure no obligation to retain underperforming students
• Support students with ongoing career coaching
• Collect and relay feedback from students on employer experiences
• Meet employer talent needs with responsiveness and adaptability

Advertising & In-Country Events

• Meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church meetings and classes, and Church websites and social media channels may not be used to promote any business or non-Church entity.
• BYU-Pathway Global Education Center use must comply with the employer section of the BYU-Pathway Global Education Center Handbook.
• Employers must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and visa requirements related to their in-country visit, including immigration and employment laws. Employers are responsible for financing and funding their visit.

Recruitment Conduct

• High-pressure sales tactics or manipulative offer deadlines are strictly prohibited.
• Employers must communicate job expectations, including pay, prior to start.
• Students must be permitted to attend religious worship weekly.

Staffing Companies

• Must meet all employer standards
• Preferred vendors must:
  
  • Employ 50+ BYU-Pathway students/alumni
  • Provide monthly workforce updates
  • Not publicly claim partnership status with BYU-Pathway

To protect the integrity and neutrality of BYU-Pathway Worldwide and its affiliated services, the following policies apply to all employers, staffing companies, recruiters, and affiliated vendors:

• No Claim of Partnership: Employers, staffing agencies, or vendors may not represent themselves — publicly or privately — as “partners” of BYU-Pathway. This language is prohibited in marketing materials, conversations with students, or internal communications. BYU-Pathway also will not refer to any employer or staffing company as a partner.
• Use of BYU-Pathway Name or Branding:
  
  • The BYU-Pathway name, logo, and brand identity may not be used in any employer materials, including job postings, promotional graphics, social media, advertisements, or signage without explicit, written permission from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
  • Any prior authorization may be revoked at any time at BYU-Pathway’s sole discretion.
  • This restriction applies to any co-branding with BYU-Pathway Global Education Centers or Career Services.
• Misrepresentation: Employers must not imply endorsement by BYU-Pathway in written, verbal, or implied ways. BYU-Pathway's role is to facilitate connections, not to validate or guarantee employment quality or outcomes.