Employment Workshops
The Bechtel International Center offers a variety of live and recorded workshops designed to answer any employment questions that you may have. Please review these resources and schedule an advising appointment if you have further questions.
Upcoming Workshops
See all upcoming employment workshops organized by the Bechtel International Center. This includes virtual and in-person workshops.
Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 1 (for Summer 2025 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Summer 2025 quarter with a degree conferral of September 11, 2025. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: Tuesday June 3, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
Password: 938418
Maintaining Your Legal Status while on Post-Completion OPT (for Summer 2025 graduates)
This quarterly session covers how to remain compliant with F-1 rules and regulations while on Post-OPT. Topics include using the SEVP Portal to report employment and address changes, travel while on OPT, renewing visa, applying for the STEM Extension, and more. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the session.
Date: TBD
Passcode: 666903
Past Workshops/ Webinar Recordings
See past employment workshops organized by the International Center. Please use these recources to answer any employment-related questions.

Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 1 (for Spring 2025 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Spring 2025 quarter with a degree conferral of June 15, 2025. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: Friday March 7, 2025, 4 p.m. PST

Maintaining Your Legal Status while on Post-Completion OPT (for Spring 2025 graduates)
This quarterly session covers how to remain compliant with F-1 rules and regulations while on Post-OPT. Topics include using the SEVP Portal to report employment and address changes, travel while on OPT, renewing visa, applying for the STEM Extension, and more. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the session.
Date: Monday May 12, 2025, 4 p.m. PST

F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Have plans for a summer internship? Want to do an internship or off-campus employment during the fall, winter, or spring? This workshop covered all aspects of CPT as well as answered student questions.

Demystifying Travel for F-1 and J-1 students
Who is excited for spring break and making summer travel plans? This lunch time session will take a comprehensive look at the documents you need for travel and provide some necessary tips to help put your mind at ease before you leave the United States. This session will be recorded and posted to our website.
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 12 p.m. PST

Employment Basics for F and J Students
This workshop will provide information on On-campus Employment, Academic Training for J-1 students, and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2024, 4 p.m. PST

Hot Topics in International F-1/J-1 Student Employment: Tax Withholdings
The session is for all students but with a special emphasis on PhD students with fellowships. A representative from SSC will explain what tax withholdings are, how they impact tax filing, etc.
Location: Bechtel International Center, Assembly Room
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4 p.m. PST