We help you explore career options, gain hands-on experience, apply for jobs, and build your career community.

Start Your Career Plan

Future First: Navigate your career, secure your future. Cal State LA student and graduate celebrating career success.

Your future career doesn’t start after graduation—it starts now. Employers expect students to explore careers, get involved beyond the classroom, and build relationships with professionals throughout college. Future First helps you understand these expectations and connects you to the resources and relationships that help you get there.

Start Your Future First Plan

Career Opportunities

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Jobs & Events

Find internships, on-campus student jobs, events, and workshops in Handshake using your Cal State LA email.

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Project-Based Work

Build experience through short-term, paid, remote projects in Parker Dewey using your Cal State LA email.

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Our Services

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Explore & Plan

Learn about career options and plan your next steps.

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Prepare to Apply

Get ready to apply with examples, samples, and practice tools.

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Find Work

Search for jobs and work experiences.

Free Digital Tools

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Explore & Build Skills

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Prepare to Apply & Search

Career Guides

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Contact Us

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Call: 323.343.3237

Email: [email protected]

Visit: Between the Student Health Center and the University Gym

Hours: M - Th, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.