Prepare for Internship and Career Searches

The ENCS Career Prep Program is offered to help students within the the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science programs prepare for internships and employment. The program is designed to meet the expectations of industry employers, and to provide professional development for students.

Professional development workshops provide needed skills expected by industry employers. Students receive feedback from industry professionals in addition to campus career support professionals. While this is not an internship placement program, students do meet with potential future employers through the workshops, and student resumes are shared with regional employers.

Graduates who had internships are 90 percent more likely to get job offers than graduates who didn’t, according to NACE. (National Association of Colleges and Employers)”

“First Generation College Grads Face More Hurdles in the Job Market,” Jon Marcus, WIRED, September 24, 2021.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Learn from industry professionals.”

• Internships are an ideal way to gain experience for the work world. The ENCS Career Preparation Program provides information and skills to help you obtain an internship next summer.
• Local industry representatives share their expertise and expectations at workshops. Learn from potential future employers.
• Participation results in having your resume presented to local industry partners trying to fill positions. 
• Industry Partners who attend the ENCS Career Fair in the spring will receive resumes from Juniors seeking internships; and seniors seeking employment post graduation.
• Expectations – Juniors and seniors must complete at least two workshops and have a professional quality resume to be included in the resume book. Resume reviews and workshops can be completed through the Career Prep Program or through the WSU Vancouver Career Action Center.