Employers

Welcome to the Center for Career Development and Internships! We are committed to supporting your talent and workforce development needs by helping you identify and attract qualified candidates for your roles. Whether you are recruiting for internships, part-time, or full-time positions, we are thrilled to connect you with our diverse, talented, and career-ready students and alumni. Our career platform Handshake is designed to streamline your recruitment process. Join today and recruit with us!

    Handshake is Winthrop University's career management platform. We endeavor to source all job and internship opportunities for students and alumni in Handshake. Create a free employer account and post your positions.

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    We host career fairs each semester, bringing together students, alumni, and employers for on-campus recruiting. These are excellent opportunities to identify prospective talent for your organization.

    Part-Time Job Fair

    Thursday, August 27, 2026  |  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Details and Registration


    Fall Career Fair

    September 24, 2026  |  11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
    Details and Registration


    Education Career Fair

    January 20, 2027  |  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


    Spring Career Fair

    February 18, 2027  |  11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    Hosting a tabling event is a great way to increase your campus presence and recruit students for your internships and part-time/seasonal roles. Tabling is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays fromt 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. during the semester. Tables are free but must be requested at least 14 days in advance so that we can appropriately market the event to students.

     Request a Table  

    Information Sessions

    Virtual and in-person information sessions connect you with motivated students who are interested in learning more about your organization and opportunities. We will promote your event through Handshake and our other communication channels. To host an information session, email szemanm@winthrop.edu.

    Recommended Days and Times:

    • Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

    • Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.


    Career Treks

    Invite students for a company tour and panel to learn more about your organization, including career paths and opportunities! To host a career trek, please e-mail szemanm@winthrop.edu.

    Recommended Days and Times:

    • Fridays, mid-morning or early afternoon

    Each semester, we host resume review sessions for students to prepare for career fairs and recruiting activities. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer for one of our upcoming sessions, please email szemanm@winthrop.edu.

    Help our Eagles soar into future job interviews with confidence! Each semester, we host events for students to practice their interview skills, while also networking with employers. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer for one of our upcoming sessions, please email szemanm@winthrop.edu.

    Mini Mock Interviews (In-Person)

    Tuesday, October 6  |  6-7:30 p.m.
    DiGiorgio Campus Center


    Mini Mock Interviews (Virtual)

    Wednesday, October 7  |  6-7:30 p.m.


      • Alexander Youth Network
      • Atlas Copco
      • Best Impressions Caterers
      • Broad River Retail (Ashley HomeStore)
      • Continental Tire
      • CPI Security Systems
      • Daimler Trucks North America
      • Fastenal
      • First Horizon Bank
      • Keystone Substance Abuse Services
      • Leroy Springs & Company
      • LPL Financial
      • Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
      • Rock Hill Police Department
      • SC Department of Employment and Workforce
      • SC Department of Mental Health
      • SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
      • SC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
      • SC Law Enforcement Division

Interested in discussing your campus recruiting strategy? Contact Michael Szeman, Associate Director for Employer Engagement and Internships, at szemanm@winthrop.edu.

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