Career Fairs & Networking Events
- Women in STEM Panel and Networking – March 12, 2 – 4 p.m., Firstenburg – Hear from industry professionals and WSU Vancouver alumni across electrical and mechanical engineering, computer science and healthcare. Panelists from TSMC Washington, BPA, New Relic, Legacy Health and more. Enjoy catered Mediterranean food while learning about working in tech and building connections. No registration needed.
Career Related Support
ENCS Career Preparation Program – Workshops with industry for Juniors and Seniors, career preparation activities. Visit the link for dates and details.
AI@Carson: Skills for the Modern Business World – March 27, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Designed to help students build foundational skills in genertive AI through interactive hands-on learning. Preregistration Necessary – by March 12. See the link for details and registration information.
Career Action Center Events & Workshops
- Career Confidence Building – March 9, 3 p.m. VLSB 207
- Resume Cafe – April 8, 2 p.m. Firstenburg
Career Exploration and Support – Career Action Center make an appointment, participate in VanCoug Journey, search resume tips, and more.
Handshake – University & Beyond Job Board and Career Events.
Internship Opportunities
Click on the Links for full position descriptions, requirements, contacts and/or application details.
Future Leaders Project Internships – Clark County/Regional, WA. A variety of positions will be available at businesses and organizations in our area. Visit the link for a description of the program and a list of companies that have participated previously.
Voiland Career Shift – subscription service with internship listings organized by major. All ENCS students are part of Voiland and can create an account. Go to the link to set up your account.
Job Opportunities (Sr/Grad)
Click on the Links for full position descriptions, requirements, contacts and/or application details.
Entry-level Electrical Engineering Positions, WSP (Power Engineers) – Portland, OR WSP has several entry-level positions for upcoming electrical engineering graduates – especially anyone with an interest in power. Highlight any power-related courses, capstone, or project experience at the top of your resume when applying. Interested students may direct questions to Tyler Hannaman, tyler.hannaman@wsp.com.
Additional Resources
Highlighting class & Capstone projects on resumes and in interviews
FE Exam preparation – The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is generally your first step in the process to becoming a professional licensed engineer. Discount available on preparation materials purchased through PPI
O’Net Online offers information on a variety of occupations. Search specific positions for tasks, skills, activities and requirements related to the job
WSU Labor Market Insights – Academic Success & Career Center Students can explore which companies hire within their program of study.
Linked In – Using Linked In to Find Alumni Article on how to connect with organizations where you would like to work, and how to connect with alumni who graduated from your major.
ASME – infographic on career paths in mechanical engineering
Worksource Southwest offers support for qualifying job seekers including tuition support, clothes, training and more.
Job & Internship Search Resources – through the Voiland College of Engineering & Archtecture
Careers Blog – Topics such as interview tips, career planning, job hunt, building Handshake and LInkedIn profiles.
Volunteer & Other Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities with ENCS – Outreach and recruitment events for the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Contact encs.connections@wsu.edu if interested.
Student Employment and Work Study – Check Handshake regularly for opportunities. Go to wsu.joinhandshake.com and use the filters: On-campus, Vancouver Washington.
WorkSourceWA – for Washington specific internship opportunities.