Other Ways to Get Involved
Handshake is John Jay’s primary recruitment platform, designed to help employers connect easily with
students and alumni pursuing careers in Finance and Consulting, Healthcare, Media, Tech, Law and Legal
Professions, Community, Social Services, and Education. Post full-time jobs, internships, fellowships,
and part-time roles while promoting your in-person and virtual events to maximize visibility.
Manage all of your recruiting activities in one place with a seamless process that supports your hiring
goals and builds your brand among highly engaged John Jay talent.
- Post jobs and internships
- Register for recruitment events
- Connect directly with students
Get started today on Handshake or email matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu for guidance.
CareerCon is John Jay’s signature industry-focused recruitment series, featuring dedicated two-day
events for:
- Finance and Consulting
- Healthcare and Community and Social Services
- Technology and Marketing
- Law and Legal Professions
- Education
Each event attracts hundreds of students ready to engage with employers, graduate programs, and
professional development organizations. CareerCon offers unmatched visibility for building your brand
and recruiting talent for industry-aligned roles, graduate pathways, and training opportunities.
Learn about reservation costs and reserve your spot on Handshake.
Additional questions? Email matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Host 10-30 John Jay students at your office to deliver an immersive, firsthand look at your industry and
workplace culture. Site visits help demystify career paths while building early brand loyalty, offering
students authentic engagement that inspires their career planning.
Past site visit partners have included:
- JPMorgan Chase
- Meta
- Deutsche Bank
- Office of Cannabis Management
- National Futures Association
- New York Times
- Chobani
- Estée Lauder
Plan your site visit by emailing matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu to inspire the next generation of talent.
The Industry Immersion Experience is a 10-week, stipend-supported program providing students with
intensive, industry-aligned learning in Finance and Consulting, Healthcare, Media, Tech, Law and Legal
Professions, Community, Social Services, and Education. Employers can host site visits, deliver
workshops, or instruct sessions tailored to developing real-world skills.
Past partners such as Training the Street and Management Consulted demonstrate the program’s
quality and impact. It’s an excellent way to engage early with dedicated, career-focused John Jay talent.
Interested in hosting or instructing? Email matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Support John Jay students through structured, supervised work experiences that help them build
professional skills while meeting your recruitment goals. These opportunities reduce barriers, deliver
meaningful real-world exposure, and help you cultivate highly prepared, industry-ready candidates.
Examples include:
- Fellowships, like the NY Giants Touchdown Fellowship and Justice Capital Initiative (JCI), offering
stipend-supported, sustained experiences. - Academic Internships, where students can earn academic credit while working in your
organization with dedicated mentorship and structured feedback.
Explore partnership opportunities by emailing matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Shape John Jay’s employer engagement strategy and help strengthen the college’s talent pipelines.
Advisory Council members serve two-year terms, meeting quarterly to provide valuable industry
insights, advise on curriculum connections, and share workforce needs that keep our students
competitive.
This is your opportunity to establish your organization as a strategic partner and thought leader while
ensuring students are prepared for careers in Finance and Consulting, Healthcare, Media, Tech, Law and
Legal Professions, Community and Social Services, and Education.
Learn about joining the Council by contacting matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Meet students where they are through a range of on-campus and Career Learning Lab-hosted events
designed to strengthen your brand and support recruitment goals.
Options include:
- On-Campus Recruitment and selection days with private interview rooms
- Panels, speed networking, workshops, and boot camps that promote career preparedness and
train new talent - Customized events and space reservations for specialized employer-led programming
These experiences offer high-impact, personal connections that help you identify top candidates across
all industries.
Plan your event or reserve space by emailing matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Connect directly with John Jay students through structured mentorship and dedicated advising
opportunities that provide deep, personalized guidance. This is an excellent way to support career
discovery while building relationships with motivated talent.
Employers and alumni alike are encouraged to volunteer their time to serve as mentors or participate in
the Employer-in-Residence program, sharing industry knowledge, career advice, and real-world insight
with students preparing for careers in Finance and Consulting, Healthcare, Media, Tech, Law and Legal
Professions, Community and Social Services, and Education.
Become a mentor or Employer-in-Residence by contacting matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Elevate your organization’s visibility while investing in student success. Sponsorship opportunities are
available for CareerCon, Industry Immersion Experience, and other high-impact employer engagement
programs, with customizable options to match your recruitment goals and brand strategy.
Your sponsorship provides prominent profile recognition and brand visibility on campus, increasing
consideration among John Jay talent and positioning your organization as an employer of choice across
Finance and Consulting, Healthcare, Media, Tech, Law and Legal Professions, Community and Social Services,
and Education.
Explore sponsorship opportunities by emailing matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.
Simplify your recruitment process by requesting curated, highly customizable resume books. These can
be tailored to the student population you wish to engage, the Career Learning Lab program they’ve
completed, or the specific industry sector or function you’re recruiting for.
Target your outreach to qualified, motivated students prepared to launch careers in Finance and
Consulting, Healthcare, Media, Tech, Law and Legal Professions, Community and Social Services, and
Education with ease and precision.
Request your custom resume book by emailing matgarcia@jjay.cuny.edu.