Follow These Award-Winning Employers on Handshake

2026 Early Talent Award Winners

Considered some of the best places to launch your career, the Handshake Early Talent Awards Winners are organizations that go above and beyond to connect and engage with great candidates in four key categories. They’re institutions where college students and new grads should consider applying for jobs and internships! You can learn more about the selection process and see the list of all award winning employers here.

Follow Early Talent Award Winners to get notified when these employers post a job, attend an event at your school, and more.

Beyond getting notifications about new job posts and events, following employers you like will also help improve your job recommendations. These suggested opportunities become even more relevant as you follow more employers, so don’t be shy about following a lot from this list! Plus, when an employer views your profile, they can see that you follow them. Showing mutual interest in their organization could help you receive a message or virtual event invitation.

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager