GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College is partnering with Handshake, the leading online recruiting platform for college students, to enhance internship opportunities and career and professional growth for the College’s students.
Handshake is renowned for its innovative approach to connecting students with employers, providing a platform that streamlines the job search and recruitment process. Through this partnership, Thiel College is committed to leveraging Handshake’s robust features and expansive network to further the career goals of our students. Nationally, the platform works with more than 850,000 employers and 12 million students.
The Thiel College Career Development Center will utilize Handshake’s platform to offer students personalized job recommendations, promote internal and external career-related events, and increase access to internship opportunities tailored to their individual interests and skill sets. This strategic collaboration aims to bridge the gap between students and potential employers and increase opportunities for local employers to join Handshake as another connection point with Thiel College students.
“We are thrilled to partner with Handshake, a platform that aligns with our mission to equip our students with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in today’s competitive job market,” Director of Thiel College’s Career Development Center Liza Schaef said. “This partnership boosts our students’ access to relevant opportunities and further their professional growth during their academic journey.”
Handshake’s modern approach to career development and its user-friendly interface will enable Thiel College students to easily navigate and utilize the platform to its fullest potential. Students will gain access to a vast network of employers, enabling them to explore internships, co-op programs, and full-time job opportunities both locally and regionally.
“This collaboration reinforces the College’s commitment to preparing graduates for successful and fulfilling careers,” Schaef said.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.