Employment Solutions connects students with meaningful employment and internship opportunities that support their academic and career goals. Through partnerships with local, regional, and national employers, students have access to job postings, internships, micro-internships, job shadowing opportunities, career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and on-campus recruitment activities.

Students can search and apply for opportunities through Handshake, Broward College’s online career platform, which provides access to thousands of employers seeking qualified candidates. Employment Solutions also assists students in identifying work-based learning experiences that align with their program of study and career aspirations.

Handshake Overview

Handshake is Broward College's official career platform and connects Broward College talent directly with employers seeking interns and employees. In addition to job and internship postings, Handshake provides access to career fairs, employer networking events, workshops, and career readiness resources designed to support career success.

To get started with Handshake:

1. Visit www.broward.joinhandshake.com
2. Sign in using your Broward College credentials
3. Complete your profile by adding your major, interests, skills, and upload your resume
4. Search for opportunities by job title, industry, location, and internship/employment type
5. Register for employer events, career fairs, workshops, and networking opportunities
6. Turn on email or text notifications to receive alerts for new opportunities matching your interests

Pro Tip: A completed Handshake profile and updated resume can increase visibility to employers actively recruiting Broward College talent.

Internships: Why They Matter

Internships provide valuable real-world experience that connects classroom learning to the workplace. Whether paid or unpaid, internships help students develop professional skills, explore career interests, build industry connections, and gain experience that can lead to future employment opportunities.

Many employers use internships as a talent pipeline, making internship experience one of the most effective ways to build professional connections and secure future employment opportunities.

Participating in an internship can help you:

• Apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting
• Develop career-ready skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving
• Build a network of professional contacts and mentors
• Strengthen a resume and increase marketability to employers
• Gain valuable work experience that may lead to future internship or employment opportunities
• Earn academic credit through Broward College's Internship EDGE Program, when eligible. Visit the Internship EDGE Program webpage for more information.

Looking for an Internship?

Students seeking internship opportunities, pathway-specific internships related to their program of study, or guidance throughout the internship search process are encouraged to contact the Internship and Work-Based Learning Specialist at internships@broward.edu.