Resources to Help You Succeed: Handshake and Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Happy 2022 LU Lions!

The Office of Career and Professional Development has many resources available for students to help you in your internship and job search.  In addition, there are resources to help you find scholarships to help fund your education.  Have you created or updated your Handshake and/or Thurgood Marshall College Fund profiles?  The start of a new semester is a great time to ensure your profiles are up to date!

Handshake
Handshake is an innovative social recruitment and career management platform that allows employers, students and career centers to interact and connect with one another directly. Langston University is already connected to over 1,000 employers nationwide through the platform and students can search and apply to hundreds of jobs, internships and other opportunities through Handshake. Even better, Handshake has mobile apps that make it possible to build your professional profile and search for positions from anywhere!  Get started here!

Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Through scholarships TMCF is a vital resource in the higher education space. The organization is also a source for top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.  Set up a profile today to start applying for scholarships, internships and jobs!

By Leonelle Thompson
Leonelle Thompson Director