Mentoring programs match students with practicing professionals in their field. They give students a chance to talk to someone outside of the university and to learn about a career as a practicing professional.
Programs offered:
Boeing Mentorship Program
WSU engineering students are paired with a mentor from Boeing who can provide information about the aerospace industry, opportunities at Boeing, and general career guidance. Students are expected to act in a professional manner at all times, to attend all scheduled events, and to be proactive in communicating with mentors. Students will also be expected to extend invitations to fellow students and to help publicize Boeing guest speaking events virtual or on campus.
Program highlights
- Virtual Kickoff Event and Networking Sessions – learn about Boeing and meet the mentors.
- Career guidance from a Boeing professional in your major.
- Virtual speaking events hosted by Boeing.
- Possible midyear group networking event with your mentor.
Application
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025.
For more information, contact Voiland College Career Services, Dana 140, vcea.internships@wsu.edu, 509-335-8726.
Society of Women Engineers Mentoring Program
WSU freshmen engineering students are matched with a practicing woman engineer. The mentor and student to keep in touch throughout the college years. Mentors provide support and answer questions about the engineering field, help students see how what they’re doing in their classes relates to what they may want to do in their careers, and connects students with the engineering community.
Program highlights:
- Regular email communication between mentors and students.
- During school breaks, students and mentors meet.
- Students may job shadow for a day, tour facilities, or simply meet with mentors for coffee.
- Campus events, such as luncheons.
For more information, email wsu.swe.mentor@wsu.edu.
Voiland Peer Network Mentorship Program
The Voiland Peer Network Mentorship Program connects first-year Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) students (freshmen and transfer) with an experienced undergraduate student in the Voiland College. These peer mentors are trained and experienced in supporting students in the challenging first semesters of a VCEA degree program.
Program highlights:
- Develop collaborative relationships and connections to classmates.
- Gain support and resources from someone who has “been there, done that” in our programs.
- Hone crucial job-related skills to become better professionals and leaders.
