How Does Handshake Empower Texas Southern University Students? 

At Texas Southern University, preparing students for real-world success is more than a mission, it’s a commitment. That’s why the university partnered with Handshake, the leading early-career network connecting over 20 million students and alumni with nearly one million employers nationwide.

Built specifically for Gen Z, Handshake helps students discover internships, part-time jobs, and full-time roles that match their goals, without needing prior experience or personal connections. With a shared focus on equity and access, Texas Southern and Handshake are opening doors to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

Texas Southern students bring drive, resilience, and diverse perspectives to everything they do. Through Handshake, they gain access to tailored job recommendations, direct application tools, and virtual career events that make navigating the job market clearer and more empowering. It’s not just about landing that first role, it’s about building a future. And thanks to the university’s commitment to student success, Texas Southern’s Career Services team is ready to support every step, from résumé prep to interview coaching, right through the Handshake platform.

For employers, Handshake offers a streamlined way to reach this incredible pool of talent. By joining the platform, companies can connect directly with Texas Southern students and alumni, post jobs and internships, and raise brand visibility through career fairs and virtual events. Whether you’re hiring for tech, healthcare, communications, education, or public service, you’ll find candidates who are not only qualified, but mission-driven and career-ready.

How Texas Southern Students and Alumni Can Access Handshake

To begin using Handshake, students and alumni should follow these official steps:

1. Visit the Texas Southern University Handshake login page.
   
2. Log in using your TSU email address. Most students will already have an account set up by Career Services.
   
3. Once logged in, you can:
   
   • Complete your profile to receive personalized job and internship matches
   • Search and apply for opportunities
   • Register for virtual events and career fairs
   • Book one-on-one appointments with Career Services
     
     Using Handshake regularly helps students stay on track with their career goals, find roles aligned with their major, and take advantage of on-campus recruiting.

How Employers Can Get Started with Handshake

For employers looking to recruit Texas Southern talent, Handshake makes it simple:

1. Create a Handshake account at employers.joinhandshake.com
   
2. Complete your company profile and connect with Texas Southern University to begin posting roles.
   
3. Follow this guide to get started: Getting Started With Handshake: Employers. You can also connect with TSU’s Career Services team for additional support and resources.
   
4. Once connected, employers can:
   
   • Post jobs and internships
   • Register for virtual or in-person career fairs
   • Message students directly
   • Highlight brand presence on campus
     
     By tapping into Handshake, companies gain access to motivated, mission-aligned candidates across a wide range of disciplines—from engineering to public health to communications.

Handshake and Texas Southern University are a powerful match: one is designed to help Gen Z launch meaningful careers, and the other is a proud producer of forward-thinking, socially conscious graduates. Together, they’re building a bridge between ambition and access, so that students and employers alike can find the right fit, and move forward with purpose.