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The timing reflects our responsibility to act proactively and thoughtfully. We are using this opportunity to reassess our approach and aim to deliver career programming that better serves students in a competitive job market, aligns with our polytechnic identity, fosters meaningful student/employer connections, and complies with legal obligations.

The University uses Handshake, an online job recruitment platform that connects ÁùÉ«Íø students with employers who register to attend events at ÁùÉ«Íø. ÁùÉ«Íø’s Handshake platform includes 106,266 approved, active employers. Being in this group of verified employers allows them to post jobs for our students, receive information from ÁùÉ«Íø on career events, and view information about career events on their Handshake dashboard.

Cal Poly Pomona uses Handshake, an online job recruitment platform that connects ÁùÉ«Íø students with employers. ÁùÉ«Íø’s Handshake platform includes 106,266 verified, active employers. Being in this allows these employers to post jobs for our students, receive information from Cal Poly Pomona on career events, and view information about career events on their Handshake employer dashboard.

Information about our events, including Career Fair information and registration, is sent to this group of 106,000 active ÁùÉ«Íø employers via an automated Handshake email prompted by our Events Coordinator. Campuses do not extend specific invitations to employers.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is among more than 106,000 active employers that receives information on ÁùÉ«Íø career events.  ICE was not registered to attend the September 2025 Career Fair. ICE has not participated in a ÁùÉ«Íø Career Fair since it joined Handshake in 2017.

CBP is among the 106,266 active employers in the Handshake platform that receives information on ÁùÉ«Íø career events. As of August 20, more than 80 employers had registered for the September 2025 Career Fair, including CBP, which has participated in almost every career fair since joining in 2017.

No. If a university allows any outside employers, recruiters, or agencies to attend career fairs, then it must provide equal access to federal employers—including law enforcement agencies—on the same terms. Denying federal agencies while allowing others can be considered viewpoint discrimination or a violation of nondiscrimination/equal access policies under the First Amendment. 

The Career Center is working on revised programming that will connect students with employers in meaningful ways. In the meantime, students can work with Career Counselors by booking an appointment. They may also connect directly with employers and jobs through Handshake.

Postponing the fall career fairs reflects our commitment to redesigning career programming that meets students’ evolving needs, showcases ÁùÉ«Íø’s polytechnic strengths, and responds to the demands of an increasingly competitive job market.

Yes. We have been listening to our community’s feedback and concerns, both formally and informally. This reassessment reflects our broader commitment to reevaluating past practices and pursuing new opportunities to enhance students’ career development.

ÁùÉ«Íø leadership and the Career Center are collaborating to reimagine how students connect with employers through meaningful, career-focused engagement. Details on future programming will be shared soon.

Yes. Visit ÁùÉ«Íø’s Immigration Enforcement Actions resource page and FAQs.