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. Designed to meet the expectations of industry, and provide professional development for students.

Professional development workshops provide needed skills and students receive feedback from industry 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.

Registration for the 2026 Career Prep Program is required for juniors and seniors who would like to be included in Spring Resume Books.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Learn from industry professionals.”

• Internships are an ideal way to gain experience for the work world. The ENCS Internship 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 a resume review to qualify for inclusion in the resume book. Resume reviews can be completed through the offered workshops, or through the WSU Vancouver Career Action Center.