Boeing Mentorship Program
Boeing Mentorship Program
Students selected for the program are paired with a Boeing mentor. Mentors are professionals at Boeing who will work with you to set goals for career development. They can provide information about the aerospace industry, career paths for your program of study, career guidance and support. Students often work with the mentor on resume development and interview practice, as well as help with internship applications. Since its inception, Boeing employees have mentored over 100 students in this program – and you could be next!
Benefits of having a mentor:
- Encouragement! One-on-one time with an established professional
- Learn about the aerospace industry and related career opportunities
- Gain an understanding about what it means to be a professional
- Develop transferrable skills – communication, accountability, time management, etc.
- Tips on interviewing, resume and cover letter writing
- Opportunity to build a professional network and obtain leads
Student Requirements:
- Engineering, Computer Science or Business Major
- Sophomore, Junior or Senior
- At least 2.5 GPA
- Have time to communicate at least monthly with Boeing mentor
- Attend Boeing Mentorship Kick Off Event Oct. 6 (Held at the Boeing Everett Location)
- Interest in the Aerospace industry is a plus
The 2023-24 application process has closed. Applicants will be notified of the status by late September.
Boeing Speaker Series
TOPIC: DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
THURSDAY, DEC 7 – 4 p.m.
https://wsu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1422031
Speaker: Chris Shindle
1996 | Mechanical Engineering
Title: Senior Leader | Commerical Sales & Marketing | Cabin, Airplane Features, & Experiential Marketing
Company: The Boeing Company
Chris leads marketing efforts for airplane features and cabin interiors, helps customers optimize cabin configurations, and creates immersive, engaging experiences that deepen relationships with Boeing. Chris has held a variety of roles in Commercial Marketing giving him a firm cross-section of business activities. Prior to Boeing, he worked in the automotive industry and owned a design consulting firm. Outside of work, he is obsessed with mountain biking, music, Lego cars, and his family.
Watch here for upcoming opportunities to learn from Boeing professionals. Topics focus on success in the workplace. Previous topics have included Navigating Your Career; The Art of Asking not Telling; Modeling Simulation for Analysis; Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.