For Employers

Hire Lions

LWTech's Online Job Posting System for Employers

LWTech's job posting website, Hire Lions powered by Handshake has a new look and new functionality. Email us at career.services@lwtech.edu to request an employer account. 

Employers Sign In to Post Jobs

Guidelines for Posting Jobs with LWTech

The following are guidelines employers should review before posting a job with LWTech:

• Job must pay at least the current minimum wage (2023: $15.74/hr)
• We require that you have a business license to post a job on our website
• We do not accept the following jobs:
  • Multi-level marketing opportunities
  • Commission-only jobs
  • Opportunities that require fees for training or start-up, or that require the prospective employee to purchase products or equipment prior to earning a minimum wage
• Some positions will be posted only on designated Career Services bulletin board(s) on campus:
  • In-home temporary jobs
  • Independent contractor positions (Vendor or 1099)
• Positions posted must comply with all federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity regulations
• We reserve the right to turn down any opportunity for valid reasons
• Organizations recruiting through LWTech Career Services agree to contact Career Services when their position is filled by any LWTech student or graduate.

Non-Licensed (In-Home Businesses)

If you are posting an in-home job and you are not a licensed business (i.e. babysitter, yard maintenance, etc.), use our Job Order Form. Your position will be posted on the Career Services job posting bulletin board in the East Mall ONLY (not online), AND:

• We will make every attempt to post your job within 24 hours.
• All jobs will be posted for 30 days, unless otherwise indicated on the order form.

Establishing Internships and Cooperative Work Experience

LWTech students complete internships in local businesses as part of their program course work. Employers work directly with program instructors and students to establish an internship site. For more information or to list your company as a potential site, contact the Career Services at (425) 739-8132 or contact program instructors directly by using LWTech's Staff Directory.

On-campus Recruiting

Schedule an "Employer of the Day" recruiting table in our East Mall area during lunch and recruit high-quality LWTech students.

You are encouraged to bring flyers, brochures, job descriptions, applications, and other resources that provide information about employment opportunities with your company.

• Please contact LWTech Career Services at career.services@lwtech.edu or (425) 739-8113.
• Please Note: Recruiting tables are based on availability and must be pre-approved and confirmed by LWTech Career Services in advance.

Other Ways to Connect with LWTech Students and Graduates

Participate in Employment-related events or on our employer panels held throughout the year including:

• Participating in job fairs and employer panels
• Partnering with the college by participating on a program advisory board
• Assisting Lake Washington Tech students in preparing for work by conducting mock interviews, providing resume critiques, and making presentations to individual classes

For more information on these opportunities, please contact the Career Services at (425) 739-8113.

Customized Corporate Training

Lake Washington Institute of Technology recognizes the importance of training and lifelong learning for employees in order for business and industry to remain competitive in today's global market. The growing technical complexity of work and rapid changes in technology cause change and result in continual upgrade skills needed of employees. We're here to help you meet that challenge through our Customized Corporate Training program.