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School of Engineering and Computer Science

Industry Internship Program

2023-2024

Industry Internship Program

The Industry Internship Program is open to juniors within the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science programs. 

Regional companies provide summer internships and lead skill building workshops to help students prepare for interviewing and future employment.

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 2025 Summer Internship Program will begin in March 2024.

  • Internships are an ideal way to gain experience for the work world. Join the ENCS Internship Program and learn skills that will 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 and internship positions vary from year to year with an average of 15-20 local positions offered each summer.
  • Expectations – Students must sign up for the program and participate in at least three workshops to be included in the resume book.

Register for Next Year’s Internship Program (Begins Fall 2024)

REGISTER

Skill Building Workshops

Fall Semester

Workshop 1: Professional Resumes and Cover Letter Writing – Direct instruction on writing a professional resume.

Workshop 2: Resume Review & Feedback – Meet one-to-one with an industry professional for feedback and advice to improve your resume and help it meet the expectations of industry recruiters.

Workshop 3: Interview Preparation – November

Program specific guidance on how to prepare for an engineering or computer science interview, led by industry partners.  

Spring Semester

Workshop 4: Mock Interviews – January

Individual interview with industry partners for the purpose of practicing interview skills and receiving feedback.

Workshop 5: Workplace Behavior and Expectations Panel Discussion – Canceled

Industry representatives and alumni share expectations when entering the workplace. Topics include professionalism, organization and ethics.

Resume Book

  • Resumes and Cover letters are submitted by February 23 for delivery to employers by March 1. Participation in workshops is required to be included in the resume book.
  • Internship Program participants will receive instructions for resume submission.
  • Resume books are shared with industry partners including ENCS Career Fair companies.

2024 Industry Partners – Partners are continually added up to the date of Resume Book delivery. Some partners help with workshops, some offer summer internships, and some do both.

WaferTech Burns & McDonnellConMet Delta Motion
Columbia MachineHPJH KellyIndustrial Systems
HB FullerPowinNew RelicSEH America
ActalentUS Army Corps of EngineersWestRockPayTrace

Questions – contact mary.bulger@wsu.edu