
Four-Phase Plan
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Whether you’re a first-year student or preparing to graduate, the Student Engagement Center (SEC) is here to help you make a plan and craft your best life after Whitman! The Four-Phase Plan is a fluid road map to get you started. You may find that you move in and out of phases multiple times, and you can complete them in any order. Think of this plan as a progression of steps, a checklist, or simply some useful suggestions to help you succeed at Whitman and beyond.
Your Whitman Resources
No matter where you are in your plan, these resources are always worth revisiting:
Handshake: A platform to find on and off-campus jobs and internships. You can also schedule an appointment with the SEC.
PathwayU: An assessment tool you can use to explore career fields and job opportunities that match your interests.
Whitman Wayfinder: Explore how your major connects with different career paths.
Whitties Helping Whitties: Networking events held locally and around the country to connect you with Whitman alumni.
Whitman Internship Grant and Community Fellows: Paid opportunities to work for businesses or nonprofits in Walla Walla and beyond.
Your Ultimate Resource: SEC career staff and student career advisors. We can meet with you to discuss your career goals, review resumes and applications, prepare for an interview, discuss graduate school and more. Schedule an appointment in Handshake or stop by our office in the Reid Campus Center, email sec_info@whitman.edu or call 509-527-5183.