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WCU is a University of North Carolina Campus
Our graduates are helping our regional economy grow with employers such as:
  • CADWorks
  • Caterpillar
  • Hughes Supply
  • Sioux Tools
  • ITT Automotive
  • Whitley Products
  • Burt’s Bees
  • The Home Depot
  • Lowe’s
  • Ball’s Machine & Mfr.
  • Meritor
  • Schwitzer Inc.
  • Coca-Cola
  • US Dept of Labor
  • Carolina Biological Supply
  • Textron Fluid Power
  • Carolina Power & Light Co.
  • Freightliner
  • Cormetech Inc.
  • C & H Tooling
  • Reliance Electric
  • State of North Carolina
  • ITT Teves
  • Western Auto
Careers
Ready to turn pro? 

Do you want corporate life, non-profit work, government service, graduate study, a teaching career, or are you interested in starting your own business?  These resources can help you explore your options and prepare to be taken seriously.

WCU Office of Career Services
WCU Office of Career Services plans job and internship fairs. Some focus on specific majors or employer types. A calendar of events and helpful advice is also on the site. Visit early and often as an undergraduate so you can develop perspective on your career choices and what it will take to succeed.

Professional Engineering Societies
Many professional engineering societies offer advice,  networking opportunities and job and internship postings.

Engineering-Specific Opportunities
Find engineering-specific opportunities and advice at http://www.graduatingengineer.com/

Career Area and Location-based Opportunities
Find opportunities based on career area and geographic location at http://www.careerbuilder.com/, http://www.jobweb.com/, http://www.jobpostings.net/, and http://www.monster.com/  Many city newspapers have online ads that are sometimes linked to one of these.

Public Service
Considering public service?  For federal jobs, get informed at the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.  For state government jobs, start at The Job Page. For opportunities in local government, visit your city/town/region websites. 

Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Career information for persons with disabilities can be found at Careers and the disABLED.  The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has a high-tech internship program.

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