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Your next opportunity is out there — and this community gives you everything you need to find it. Whether you’re searching for your first internship, a part-time job to build experience, or a full-time role after graduation, a smart and strategic job search makes all the difference. In today’s competitive market, the students who land opportunities aren’t just applying to more jobs — they’re using the right tools, building the right skills, and showing up where employers are looking.

Start your search on Handshake at tsu.joinhandshake.com — TSU’s official job and internship platform — where hundreds of employers are actively recruiting Tiger talent. Broaden your search with Indeed and LinkedIn, gain experience through virtual job simulations via Forage and paid micro-internships through Parker Dewey, and access LinkedIn Learning courses on job search strategies, networking, and personal branding — all free with your TSU login. Thurgood Marshall School of Law students can also access Symplicity for law-specific postings. Browse the featured jobs and internships below and start applying today!

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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

CAREER PATHWAYS CENTER

FALL 2026 QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

AUGUST

Theme: Start Strong, Start Early

☐ August 17 – First Day of Semester

☐ August 17–21 – Career Kickoff Week

☐ August 19 – Campus Organization Fair

☐ August 24–28 – Internship Awareness Week

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Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue or skills you may have that are relevant to a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Online Tools

Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
(713) 313-7541
Address

Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center – The Hub of TSU Life (2nd floor)
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For virtual office hours, please visit Handshake.

Partner with Texas Southern University: Invest in Talent, Impact the Future

At Texas Southern University (TSU), we are cultivating the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. As one of the nation’s premier historically Black universities, TSU offers a rich pipeline of diverse, driven, and career-ready students across a wide range of disciplines.
We invite companies and organizations to partner with us in two powerful ways:

• Recruitment: Connect with top-tier talent through internships, career fairs, and on-campus engagement opportunities. Our students bring fresh perspectives, strong academic foundations, and a commitment to excellence.
• Philanthropic Support: Your investment in scholarships, academic programs, and student success initiatives helps us expand access to education and empower future leaders. Together, we can create lasting impact in our communities and industries.
Join us in shaping a brighter future—partner with TSU today.

Texas Southern University Career Pathways Center is proudly connected with leading professional organizations that enhance career development, employer engagement, and student success. We are active members of: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) The leading source for career services standards, trends, and best practices in higher education and workforce readiness. Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE) A regional network supporting collaboration between career services professionals and employers across the South. Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers (HACCC) A partnership of Houston-area universities working together to connect students with top local employers and opportunities.

For more information please contact Jeff Wallace or Bea Emanuel-Sims in the Office of Development at 713.313.6747.