California is the home town of Silicon Valley and hosts several other emerging industries, which have ample Curricular Practical Training (CPT) jobs for international students. Curricular Practical Training offers work experience for students who are undertaking their periods of academic study. Given the strong economy of California, most of these opportunities turn out to be in the fields of technology and biotechnology, finance, and entertainment. Large and small tech firms like Google and Apple recruit students under CPT Jobs for internships or co-op positions. These jobs will expose the students to precious experience and the U.S. work culture, thus better preparing them for opportunities such as OPT or sponsorships once they graduate. University affiliations with local companies can aid in opening up these opportunities to the students.
