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Handshake is a dynamic platform used to post job opportunities, directly message students and create or register for recruitment events.
Create your employer account and start recruiting students today.
For assistance, view this Handshake guide or email us at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu.
Recruitment Options
Career Fairs: Meet Our Students Face-to-Face
We host Career Fairs twice a year—usually in October and again in February. These events attract hundreds of students, feature 40 employers and offer recruiters the perfect opportunity to meet with top talent.
Many departments hold their own program-specific fairs to cater to your specialized hiring needs.
Recruitment Tables: Your Own Personal Job Fair
Recruitment tables are positioned in a high-traffic area, allowing you to engage with students and promote your organization. We also help drive traffic to your table by promoting your event across the college.
Virtual Recruitment Sessions: Connect Online
Can’t make it to campus? Host a Virtual Recruitment Session for our students or all college students you’re connected with!
These online events, using your preferred platform (Teams, Zoom, etc.), allow you to connect with our students, as well as students from other colleges and universities.
You can hold up to two Virtual Recruitment Sessions per semester, and there are no date or time restrictions—including evenings and weekends.
Internships: Develop Talent with Hands-On Experience
Internships are a win-win for employers and students. They provide a valuable opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience, while allowing employers to evaluate potential hires in a real-world setting.
You can post your internship opportunities on Handshake, or we can help you establish an internship program at your organization.
Once your internships are posted on Handshake, we will promote your opportunities in our weekly internship newsletter, which goes to over 80 faculty and advisors across the college.
Become a Pack Partner
As a Pack Partner, you will increase your ability to connect with top technical talent while boosting your brand on campus. You’ll gain exclusive access to career events, student engagement opportunities, and premium recruitment benefits.
Become a Work-Study Partner
Learn more about utilizing federal financial aid to pay your student employees.
The WorkSmart Network
The WorkSmart Network is a team supported by the Workforce Development Board of South-Central Wisconsin and includes programming through Madison College and other area non-profits.
Our WorkSmart Program focuses on assisting income-eligible adults, dislocated workers, and veterans. The team supports program participants throughout their training at the college and provides career and employment services.
To connect with WorkSmart, email worksmart@madisoncollege.edu.
To reach us on Handshake:
- Log in to your Handshake employer account.
- Search for Madison Area Technical College on your employer home page.
- Select our college to reach our school page.
- Scroll down to Comments.
- Add your message.
- Our Career and Employment Services team will follow up with you!