Career & Professional Development
A single place to find the tools, programs, and people that help you land the internship, grow as an engineer, and get the most out of SHPE — as an NJIT student and as a member.
Welcome to NJIT
A first-semester guide for incoming students — getting around Newark, where to study, how registration works, free tutoring, and how to plug into the chapter.
Highlander Tips & Tricks
Getting ready before day one — building your first schedule, choosing a major, meal plans, what to pack for move-in, the accounts to set up, and who to ask.
Career Launchpad
Explore engineering and computing careers by your major — what each role does, the skills and projects involved, and the companies that hire for it.
Handshake
NJIT’s official portal for jobs and internships, advising appointments, workshops, and career fair registration.
Sign in with your UCID
Find Your Career Advisor
Every major has a dedicated advisor for one-on-one help with your search, applications, résumé, and offers.
Co-op & Internship
How NJIT co-ops and internships work — eligibility, timelines, and how to get academic credit.
NCE Co-Op
Newark College of Engineering’s ELEVATE co-op — up to a year of paid, full-time engineering work while you stay enrolled full-time.
60 credits and a 2.2 GPA to apply
SHPE National
Your chapter membership plugs you into SHPE nationally: scholarships, the National Convention, and a 36,000-member professional network.
Become a Member
Join SHPE nationally to unlock Convention rates, scholarships, and the member network.
SHPE National Convention
The largest gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals, with a career fair where companies recruit and interview on site.
ScholarSHPE
SHPE’s scholarship program for members pursuing STEM degrees.
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