College to Career: Using the Handshake platform to connect college students to the local workforce.
Your Future Workforce is One Handshake Away
Handshake connects local employers with motivated college students, making it easy to find quality candidates ready to start their careers in our community. With advanced recruiting tools, Handshake helps you streamline your hiring process, improve candidate quality, and reduce time to hire — all while supporting the growth of our local economy.
Employer Benefits
- Connect with Local Talent's Interests- Handshake connects you directly with interested students and recent graduates from local colleges and secondary education programs who are eager to launch their careers right here in our community and have relevant education.
- Streamline Hiring - With an easy-to-use platform, you can quickly post jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, then track applications and communicate with candidates all in one place.
- Build Your Talent Pipeline - By engaging with students early, you can nurture relationships with future employees, shape their career paths, and increase your chances of retaining top local talent.
- Showcase Your Brand - Showcase your company culture, values, and opportunities directly to local students and attract candidates who align with your mission and vision.
- Get Qualified Applicants - Students on Handshake often have verified enrollment status, education credentials, and career readiness certifications, which means you get reliable candidates ready to contribute from day one.
- #1 Way Students Find Jobs - Handshake is free for employers and trusted nationwide.
Regional Post-Secondary Institutions on Handshake
Explore career-ready talent from regional post-secondary institutions within 100 miles of Natchitoches, all accessible through the Handshake platform.
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA
Contact Career Services: (318) 357-4050
3050 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, LA
Contact Community & Workforce Development: (318) 670-9571