New York, NY – March 24, 2023 – CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that it has received Handshake’s Early Talent Award for the second time. Of the more than 750,000 companies using Handshake, CohnReznick is one of only 180 employers to receive the award this year. Within the award, the firm was recognized for providing Gen Z talent with a flexible and supportive work environment and project ownership.

Founded in 2014, Handshake has grown to become the leading early career community in the U.S. with a mission to ensure that all college students have equal access to meaningful careers. Today, Handshake has more than 12 million active student users and more than 1,400 college and university partners.

Per Handshake, “their Early Talent Awards (ETAs) spotlight the top employers that are powering the future of work and honor innovative, visionary employers that drive the next generation of early talent recruiting on Handshake. The annual awards program recognizes employers for best-in-class talent engagement and celebrates the top workplaces that attract Gen Z.”

“The career landscape for early talent is constantly evolving and CohnReznick’s People & Culture team is committed to leveraging adaptability and driving innovation to deliver a best-in-class experience for our new hires,” said Imad Khoury, National Director, Talent Acquisition. “Receiving our second Early Talent Award from Handshake is a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional people experience – from campus recruiting to our onboarding programs to our award-winning internship curricula. On behalf of the entire team, I would like to thank Handshake for this prestigious recognition.”

About Handshake

Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. Handshake’s community includes over 12 million students and young alumni around the world from 1,400 educational institutions, including four-year colleges, community colleges, bootcamps, and 290+ minority-serving institutions. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers—from Fortune 500 companies like Google and Nike to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and even sports teams like the LA Dodgers. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, New York, and London and teammates working globally.