Andrea Nicholson
Senior Campus Recruiter
Arrive Logistics
Winner of The Pathfinder Award
The Pathfinder Award honors the individuals or teams who are boldly expanding the horizon of what’s possible for early career talent. This award recognizes initiatives that help bridge the awareness gap—connecting Gen Z with opportunities they may not have known existed, or may not have realized they were qualified to pursue. Whether through innovative outreach, inclusive programs, or reimagined career pathways, Pathfinder Award recipients are the changemakers ensuring that potential isn’t left on the table simply because someone didn’t know where to look.
The Initiative: Why this Winner Stands Out
To be considered for the Pathfinder Award, individuals had to describe a standout initiative that helped Gen Z candidates discover what’s possible at their companies. By sharing the goals, execution, and outcomes of their efforts, applicants demonstrated how they’re driving awareness and access to under-the-radar opportunities.
ArriveU: Futures Day
“ArriveU: Futures Day Cultivates Tomorrow’s Leaders Today ArriveU: Futures Day is an initiative connecting non-graduating university talent to the transportation and logistics industry. By fostering early relationships and meaningful connections this immersive, end-of-summer experience redefines early career engagement and provides a firsthand glimpse into life at Arrive Logistics. Consider gaps bridged. Futures Day at Arrive connects Gen Z students to possibilities along “the road ahead.” Participants shadow representatives to gain a realistic view of day-to-day roles, engage with senior leadership and learn from recent graduates who successfully navigated the post-grad career transition. A recruiter-led professional development workshop builds confidence and sharpens sales techniques, equipping students with valuable skills to differentiate themselves in the job market come recruitment season. The program’s mission is simple: 1) showcase the industry’s stability and abundant opportunities to grow and 2) empower students to “take the wheel” as they explore “the road to their careers.” By illuminating these opportunities early, ArriveU: Futures Day serves as a career accelerator and incubator for future talent, helping participants envision their potential at Arrive and beyond. When students return to campus in the fall, they are inspired and prepared to navigate “the road ahead” with confidence.”
Congratulations to Andrea for placing as the winner of the Pathfinder Award, part of RippleMatch's 2025 Campus Recruiting Choice Awards!
View all winners by clicking the button below:
Next-Gen Talent, Curated For You
Hire early career talent more effectively than ever with RippleMatch.
We connect recruiters with the right candidates while delivering the seamless, personalized experience Gen Z expects—and prefers—when exploring career opportunities.
Our technology handles the heavy lifting of early career recruitment – including sourcing, resume review, interview scheduling, in-person & virtual event management, and candidate relationship management – so you can excel at what you do best: connecting with the next generation of talent.
Book your demo and learn more about how RippleMatch can transform your approach to early career recruitment.
