San Jos_ State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley. The founding campus of the California State University system, SJSU takes pride in a faculty and student body that is active in hands-on learning, research, community service and the arts. What powers us changes our world. SJSU CAREER CENTER (sjsu.edu/careercenter) Integral to the SJSU educational experience, the Career Center connects the employment community with Silicon Valley's first choice of diverse and talented interns and new graduates. In collaboration with our employer, community and campus partners, we apply our career expertise to ignite students'_ passions and potential in the journey toward career fulfillment. The SJSU Career Center connects tens of thousands of employers to current students and alumni, providing them with a competitive edge to Silicon Valley's top talent for a global market. Student/Employer Services: online job/internship database (SpartaJobs), drop-in advising, workshops/online resources, career exploration and job search, choosing a major, interviewing resources (Big Interview), employer connection events, on-campus recruiting, info sessions and tech talks, job/internship fairs and staffing/job placement assistance for current students and registered alumni (SJSU Spartan Staffing). ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (sjsualumni.com) Since 1873, the SJSU Alumni Association has endeavored to connect graduates to their alma mater and each other, while adding value to the SJSU degree. Today, the Alumni Association continues to serve the university's 226,000+ network of graduates. The association annually hosts a variety of social and recreational events. The association offers members an assortment of benefits that range from medical insurance to life insurance to merchandise and travel discounts to free access to the SJSU Career Center, SJSU Spartan Staffing and CareerBeam.