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Off-Campus Employers

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Antelope Valley College.

AVC serves a diverse student population representing a wide range of majors, skills, and career interests. Many of our students are seeking part-time employment, internships, and experiential learning opportunities, particularly those aligned with their field of study. In addition, AVC graduates are actively seeking part-time and full-time employment both locally and beyond the Antelope Valley region.

How to Get Started with Handshake

The Antelope Valley College Job Placement Center uses Handshake as its official career and employment platform for connecting employers with AVC students and alumni.

Handshake allows employers to:

  • Post job, internship, and volunteer opportunities

  • Participate in on-campus job fairs and recruitment events

  • Connect with AVC students and graduates in a centralized, equitable system

How Do I Get Started?

Handshake is a free online platform for employers seeking to recruit, interview, and hire Antelope Valley College students and alumni.

All employers must have an approved Handshake employer account in order to:

  • Post opportunities visible to AVC students

  • Participate in AVC-sponsored job fairs

  • Engage in on-campus recruitment activities

Employer Registration Requirements

To ensure safe, equitable, and legitimate employment opportunities for our students and alumni, employers must meet the following requirements to be approved:

  • A valid business name and physical business address where the student or graduate will be working

  • A valid business phone number and business email address

  • A valid business license and proof of liability insurance, if applicable

  • A pay rate that meets or exceeds the current minimum wage for paid positions

AVC reserves the right to request additional documentation as part of the employer verification process.

Registering on Handshake

If you meet the requirements above, you may register for Handshake by following these steps:

  1. Visit https://joinhandshake.com/employers

  2. Click “Sign Up” and create an employer account using your business email address

  3. Create an employer account using your business email address

  4. Complete all required company and contact information

  5. Select Antelope Valley College as a school you would like to connect with

  6. Submit your registration for review

All new employer registrations are reviewed and verified by the AVC Job Placement Center. Approval typically takes 2–4 business days.

Once approved, you will receive an email confirming your connection to Antelope Valley College and will be able to post opportunities.

Posting a Job, Internship, or Volunteer Opportunity

After your employer account has been approved and connected to Antelope Valley College:

  1. Log into your Handshake employer account

  2. Select “Post a Job” from your dashboard

  3. Complete the job, internship, or volunteer opportunity details

  4. Submit the posting for review

All postings connected to Antelope Valley College are reviewed by our staff prior to being made visible to students. Review typically takes 2–4 business days.

There is no cost to post opportunities on Handshake.

We kindly ask employers to report any hires made through Handshake, as this helps AVC track student employment outcomes and improve services.

Password Help & Account Support

If you forget your password, use the “Forgot Password” option on the Handshake login page to reset your credentials.

For questions regarding employer registration, posting opportunities, job fairs, or recruitment events, please contact the Antelope Valley College Job Placement Center.

Employer Compliance Notice

Employers using Handshake through Antelope Valley College must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws. Failure to comply may result in removal of job postings or suspension of the employer account.

On-Campus Recruitment

Employers interested in conducting On Campus Recruitment Request form must submit an On-Campus Recruitment Request Form.

Please provide a minimum of two weeks’ notice prior to your requested recruitment date. Requests are subject to review and approval by the Job Placement Center.

On-Campus Job Fairs

Employers interested in participating in on-campus job fairs may submit a Job Fair Participation Interest form.

Once received, your organization will be added to our employer notification list and will receive information regarding upcoming job fairs, including registration details and timelines.

Participation in AVC job fairs requires an approved Handshake employer account and at least one active posting connected to Antelope Valley College.