Contact Us
(718) 482-5235
career@lagcc.cuny.edu
Office Hours:
Monday- Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In Person: B-Building, Room B-114
Online: CCPD Virtual Office
For program-specific questions please email:
SOAR Experimental Learning Program
Elmezzi Career Fellow Program
Spring Forward
CUNY Career Launch
Recruit Exceptional Talent at LaGuardia Community College!
LaGuardia Community College invites employers to connect with our dynamic, diverse student community through meaningful engagement opportunities that foster workforce readiness and social mobility. Whether you’re looking to recruit top talent, build brand visibility, or invest in the next generation of professionals, we offer a variety of ways to collaborate:
Connect with LaGuardia Talent through Handshake
LaGuardia Community College partners with Handshake, the leading career platform for recruiting college students and recent graduates. Handshake makes it easy for employers and community partners to connect with our talented students and alumni for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time career opportunities.
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By creating a free Handshake employer account, you can:
- Post job and internship opportunities directly to LaGuardia students and alumni.
- Connect with qualified candidates across diverse industries and career pathways.
- Promote your organization at career fairs, recruiting events, and workshops hosted by LaGuardia’s Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD).
- Build long-term partnerships that strengthen our local workforce and community.
Get Started:
- Visit https://joinhandshake.com/employers/ to create your free Handshake employer account or log in to your existing account.
- Select LaGuardia Community College as a partner school.
- Begin posting opportunities and connecting with candidates.
Click on the following links below that best suits your needs:
Below are a few reminders and helpful resources to get you set up on Handshake
Follow the recommendations that align best for you:
Handshake allows you to post a job that will be seen by our students and others who are part of the Handshake network. The first step is to create a Handshake employer user account. Make sure that your company doesn’t already have an account: https://joinhandshake.com/employers/. If your company has an account, you should be able to post jobs from that account: How to Post a Job.
creating an account takes about five minutes. Please see the directions here: Creating and setting up an employer account.
- For an interactive step-by-step guide, use this Tango resource.
Note: If you are not an Owner/Admin of the company, you may need to be approved at the company level.
If your company does not have an account, making one takes about 5-10 minutes. Please see the directions here: Creating and setting up an employer account (for an interactive step-by-step guide, use this Tango resource)
- Sign up for an Employer Account on Handshake here.
- After you have an account, here are the instructions for posting a job: How to Post a Job & How to Create a High-Quality Profile
- Use the Employer–Handshake Help Center (joinhandshake.com) guide articles for step-by-step guidance.
- Once signed into your account, you can access our virtual training courses called Handshake Employer Academy.
Recruitment Activities
- Career Fairs
- Showcase your organization and meet hundreds of motivated students seeking internships, jobs, and career pathways.
- Information Sessions/Employer Presentations
- Share your mission, culture, and opportunities directly with students through tailored in-person or virtual presentations.
- Tabling Events
- Build awareness and connect informally with students in high-traffic campus areas—perfect for promoting openings and networking in a casual environment. Recommended time between 11 AM – 4 PM.
- Skill Building and Career Educations Workshops
- Lead interactive workshops that help students continue to grow and build upon their existing knowledge, while introducing your industry’s expectations, emerging trends, and high-demand skills.
- Site Visits
- Host a group of students at your workplace to offer an real world perspective. Visits can include product demonstrations, shadowing, case study activities, employee panels, etc. We will work with you to tailor each visit to align with your organization’s space and recruitment goals.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Contribute to high-impact learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding and prepare them for real-world success. There are many meaningful ways to engage, including internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, hackathons, research initiatives, job shadowing, e-portfolio and capstone support, mentorship, and more.
For personalized support and to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact our employer relations team at career@lagcc.cuny.edu | (718) 482-5235.
Internship Programs
The SOAR & Elmezzi Internship Programs connect LaGuardia Community College students with community-based organizations, government agencies, and small to mid-sized businesses for a 12-week, paid internship experience—at no cost to the host site. The programs are funded by the LaGuardia Community College Foundation and coordinated via the Center for Career & Professional Development.
Our interns are degree-seeking students from all majors and participate in professional development workshops. While many are early in their professional journey, they bring fresh ideas, skills, and a strong commitment to learning. Hosting a SOAR/ Elmezzi intern can help your organization:
- Expand project capacity
- Gain new perspectives and energy
- Build visibility among NYC’s largest talent pipeline
- Strengthen staff mentoring and leadership skills
Applications to be a host site open in June for the Fall and in November for the Spring. Questions? Email soar@lagcc.cuny.edu.
Micro-Internships via Parker Dewey
Looking to build relationships with early-career talent? Parker Dewey enables you to engage LaGuardia students, assess their skills beyond the resume, and create a strong talent pipeline. Whether you’re enhancing your recruiting strategy or launching a new one, Parker Dewey helps you connect with our students in a meaningful way.
Learn more and create an account HERE.
Recruitment Policy /Disclaimer
The Center for Career & Professional Development expects that all employers that wish to recruit at LaGuardia Community College adhere to the Professional Standards for Early Talent Recruiting & University Relations and Principals for Professional Practice produced by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). CCPD reserves the right to refuse any job posting. Job postings that may be declined typically contain one or more of the following elements or circumstances:
- requiring at the time of application personal information such as bank account and social security numbers;
- misrepresentation by dishonest information, misleading or ambiguous information, or absence of information; email accounts such as Yahoo and Gmail that are not affiliated with the hiring organization; P.O. Box addresses;
- fraud;
- harassment of students, alumni, or staff by the employer;
- complaints have been filed against the employer by students, alumni, or staff;
- breach of confidentiality;
- requiring a financial investment or payment by the student or alumni;
- positions that may involve unreasonable physical risks, where known;
- failure to adhere to these policies and/or any violation of rules and regulations, and local, state, and federal laws.