This Month's Spotlight
Tips from a Student
Building Financial Confidence through Meaningful Work with Gabriella
Read how Gabriella found financial confidence and balance through meaningful work.
Key Resources
Explore Well-being with YOU@SJSU
Find tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. It’s all here at YOU@SJSU.
Complete the Succeed self check assessment, receive a quick snapshot of your well-being, and create effective, actionable steps to your goals
CalFresh Food
CalFresh Food is a federal nutrition assistance program that provides eligible students with monthly funds for groceries via an EBT card. Most students can receive up to $298/month for groceries. Learn more and get help navigating the application process at sjsu.edu/sjsucares.
SJSU Handshake
Handshake is San José State University’s official career platform, connecting students and alumni with employers, internships, on-campus jobs, career fairs, workshops, and Career Center appointments—all in one place.
Whether you’re searching for your first campus job, applying for internships, or preparing for full-time employment after graduation, Handshake is the best place to begin your career journey.
- Search for internships and jobs
- Find on-campus student employment
- Register for workshops, career fairs, and employer events
- Research employers
- Receive personalized job recommendations
- Connect with recruiters hiring SJSU students
Well-being Around Campus
Explore Well-being resources around campus.
Campus Map
Events
Career Center Carnival
Wednesday, August 26, 10am–2pm
Smith Carlos Lawn
Join us for carnival fun while talking with our Career Center coaches about landing a job or internship. Try your hand at games, visit the petting zoo, engage with employers, win some prizes—and take a picture in our photo booth!
Register on Handshake to let us know you’re coming!
Remember to bring your Tower ID, or bring a photo ID and use your student number to check in at the carnival. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Career Center at careerhelp@sjsu.edu
Part-time and On-Campus Job Fair
Wednesday, August 19, 10am–1pm
Student Union Ballroom
Current SJSU students and registered alumni members are invited to meet with on-campus
SJSU departments and Bay Area employers to learn about their part-time job opportunities.
All school years and majors are welcome!
Register on Handshake to check out the list of employers registered for the job fair—the list updates until the fair, so be sure to check back often.
Remember to bring your Tower ID, or bring a photo ID and use your student number to check in at the fair. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Career Center at careerhelp@sjsu.edu
