ALEXANDRIA - In collaboration with International Programs and Distance Learning, the LSUA Career Center has teamed up with Interstride, an interactive platform tailored to meet the career needs of international students in Louisiana and across the US. This partnership means that LSUA’s international students can now access Interstride's extensive database of job and internship opportunities by simply registering with their LSUA email.
Interstride's platform is uniquely designed to assist students in navigating Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and H-1B visa requirements and opportunities. This makes the job search and internship process much smoother, as students can easily find and apply to positions where they are more likely to be hired. Additionally, they can tap into valuable resources like webinars and courses covering career development, resume building, job search strategies, and US immigration pathways.
LSUA student Mattia Loioli said, "I just started using Interstride, but it immediately showed how helpful it can be. Being able to filter job opportunities with any characteristic you need and knowing that, as an international student, you have the chance to apply is incredible. Also, if you turn on the notifications it keeps you updated when new jobs are posted. I think this is a big change for international students, and it will make a difference."
The platform also fosters connections among international students, alumni, and globally like-minded individuals at LSUA. This creates a supportive community where international students can share experiences and advice based on their needs, interests, and goals.
Beth Palmer, LSUA Assistant Vice Chancellor of Holistic Education and Career Development, said, “Like Handshake, Interstride is another platform helping our online and on-campus international students acquire internships and jobs. It also removes the anxiety and challenges of qualifying for these positions in Louisiana and across the United States."
With the launch of this partnership, LSUA reaffirms its dedication to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for international students and equipping them with the tools and resources they need to succeed academically and professionally.
Find out more about Interstride at www.interstride.com. To connect with LSUA students ready to graduate and enter the workforce, contact the LSUA Career Center at 318-473-6561.
Written by Manuel Concetti | LSUA Career Center
Photo credit - Nathan Parish | LSUA Strategic Communications