For Employers of YCP Students

Access Handshake

1. Visit app.joinhandshake.com/login
2. Enter your Username (your full email address) and password to log in or Register if you are new to the system.
3. You will need to complete your profile before you are able to post positions.

Note: If you have posted positions to us within the past year, please use the 'forgot password' button and enter your company email to receive an access link to Handshake via email. 

Completing Your Handshake Profile

After logging in to Handshake, please complete your company and individual profiles with as much information as possible to maximize your use of the system. The more information you provide, the more attention your organization will get from students and alumni. Our students are eager to learn more about what you can offer! If you have any questions about Handshake, or Career Development services for employers, please contact our office, and we will assist you.

To reserve a recruitment table, please login into your Handshake account or create a new one:

• Click on “Events” and then “Request Event.”
• For the “Event name,” use the following naming convention: [Company/Organization Name]
  Recruitment Table.
• Select one or two “Event categories.”
• Enter the “Start date” and “End date” — select times between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (if
  requesting the Student Union), or 1 - 4 p.m.
• Under “Contact,” select the main contact for the event.
• Under “Where is your event being held” select “On-campus.”
• Under “Which school is hosting,” select “York College of Pennsylvania.”
• In the “description,” enter “tabling” and include a preferred location on campus, if known. If
  unknown, do not include a location, and we will assign an appropriate location.
  • Additionally, please add in the position(s) that you are recruiting for — the more specific
    you are with this information, the more helpful this is to students.

Please note that dates and locations are not guaranteed, but we will work to accommodate you based
on already established events on the College’s campus calendar.

Work with the account owner of your organization's overall account to include information about your organization. This information should assist students and alumni in reviewing opportunities and determining their interest. 

Post jobs and internships, events your organization is hosting, and take advantage of on-campus recruitment tables and interviewing.

Micro-internships are a great way to engage York College students in the work you do. These opportunities allow your organization to utilize student creativity and initiative on short-term projects. They are an ideal option for those with smaller budgets and/or those who do not wish to engage in a full internship experience.

Directions to Campus

GPS address for the College: 441 Country Club Rd, York, PA 17403
The Career Development Center is located in Campbell Hall 200

From New York City 

(approximate driving time: 4 hours)
take I-80 west to route 287 south 
continue to route 22/78 west (Clinton) 
follow I-81 south to Harrisburg
follow directions from Harrisburg to York 

or

take the New Jersey Turnpike south to the Pennsylvania Turnpike [I-76] 
follow the directions from Philadelphia to York

From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

(approximate driving time: 2.5 hours)
take the Pennsylvania Turnpike [I-76] west to Harrisburg
take exit 286 - Reading 
follow route 222 south to Lancaster 
follow directions from Lancaster

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

(approximate driving time: 4 hours)
take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) east to Harrisburg
take exit 242 - Harrisburg West Shore
follow directions from Harrisburg to York 

From Lancaster, Pennsylvania 

(approximate driving time: 45 minutes)
take route 30 west to I-83 south
follow I-83 south to exit 15 (S George Street)
follow S George Street to the third traffic light 
turn left onto Country Club Road at Tom's Exxon station
the College entrance is a short distance, on the right 

From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 

(approximate driving time: 45 minutes) 
follow I-83 south to exit 15 (S George Street)
follow S George Street to the third traffic light 
turn left onto Country Club Road at Tom's Exxon station 
the College entrance is a short distance, on the right

From Baltimore, Maryland 

(approximate driving time: 1 hour)
follow I-83 north to exit 15 (S George Street) 
follow S George Street to the third traffic light
turn left onto Country Club Road at Tom's Exxon station 
the College entrance is a short distance, on the right

From Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia (approximate driving time: 2 hours)
take the Beltway (I-495) to I-95 north 
take I-695 west
follow directions from Baltimore

All of the York College of Pennsylvania policies and guidelines have been informed and developed in accordance with the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice set forth by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The York College Career Development Center is committed to ensuring that the recruitment experience with our campus is a positive and fair process, which includes maintaining a fair and equitable recruitment process as well as supporting our students in making informed and responsible decisions regarding their future employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The York College Career Development Center adheres to applicable federal and state EEO laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines, and offers employment information without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Career Development Center works only with those employers who abide by EEO guidelines. 

Employer Policy

Recruiters are welcome on campus when sponsored by Career Development or another department and are required to adhere to all campus policies, including the College’s no solicitation policy. This policy applies to businesses and students selling to and/or recruiting other students. Any employer seeking an opportunity to hire students for these purposes will not be permitted to post opportunities or have access to students. This also applies to email blasts, posters, fliers, and other efforts to reach York College students and faculty. In addition, recruiters may not enter classrooms to distribute materials or make presentations without prior approval from the professor of the class you wish to enter.

Handshake Policy

Employers must not impose fees, upfront costs, or initial monetary investments upon students and alumni in order to become an employee of the organization. This does not include industry or occupational licensure fees that may need to be covered by the employee (e.g., insurance, real estate, etc.). Positions that require participants to raise their own financial support must clearly specify this within the job description.

Employers offering full-time positions must offer a salary or a salary with commission. Positions CANNOT be commission-only.

Private homes, teaching English abroad agencies, and home-based businesses are currently ineligible to participate in any recruiting services on campus, including posting on Handshake. Employers are encouraged to utilize sites such as Care.com, Urban Sitter, and other reputable apps when seeking individuals to hire for home based-positions (e.g., babysitting, tutor, pet care, yard work, etc.)

Third-party agencies who are approved for Handshake may only post for positions within their own organization. Third-party agencies may not refer resumes from Handshake to any other employer or client unless permission from the student or alumni is explicitly and voluntarily given.

Cannabis companies are not eligible to post on Handshake. Since York College receives federal funding, the college must be in compliance with federal law which states that marijuana use is illegal. In addition, the use of marijuana violates the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act and is a banned on campus. Cannabis companies approved for federal research may reach out to Career Development to learn more about the cannabinoid chemistry program on our campus.

The Career Development Center reserves the right to edit, delete, or refuse any job, internship, or volunteer posting.

Career Development strives to accommodate employers to the best of our ability; however, we do not guarantee room availability, audience attendance, or classroom visitation opportunities.

Career Development encourages students to consider all types of career opportunities and does not endorse specific companies or organizations. While offering its services to serve as a liaison between students and off-campus employers, the Career Development makes no guarantees regarding the qualifications and/or credentials of the York College students and alumni who utilize Handshake.

Career Development reserves the right to limit or revoke recruiting privileges on campus or within Handshake to any employer who violates any of the stated recruiting policies.

Third-Party Recruiting Policy

Third-party recruiters, temp agencies, and staffing services firms may be eligible to participate in on-campus recruiting services by adhering to the following college policies: 

• Third-party recruiters must abide by all policies stated above including EEO and NACE’s Principles for Ethical Professional Practice.
• Third-party recruiters will provide information about their operations, services, and candidate review processes to Career Development when requested. 
• If approved to post, all positions posted on Handshake must be for their own organization’s hiring needs (e.g., recruiter, office administrator, etc.).
• Students/alumni may not be charged a fee or upfront costs for the third-party recruiter’s services or to apply to any position.
• Third-party recruiters may not use any resumes obtained from Handshake for referral to any other employer or client unless permission from the student or alumni is explicitly and voluntarily given.