Career Prep
Anywhere you want to go
Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World
At Whitman College, you'll think critically about the complex issues facing our society and planet. You'll develop impressive depth in your chosen major, while also expanding the ways you think about and understand the world, preparing you to solve whatever challenges lie ahead. Whether you're seeking to find a job you love, go on to graduate school, pursue a fellowship, or launch your own business, your Whitman experience will help you forge your own path.
From First Year to First Career
At Whitman, the team in our Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) — including your own dedicated Career Coach — will help you advance and find exciting, valuable opportunities. With the Center’s expert guidance and resources, you’ll be able to create your own unique Whitman story.
Ready to Take the Next Step
What’s Your Dream Internship? We’ll Pay for It!
Unlocking possibilities and connecting your skills and passions to what comes next is our commitment to you — made possible through the competitive Whitman Internship Grant. Plus, our Career and Community Engagement Center is here to help you not just with internships, but so much more! Let us be your source of motivation and resource for success.
Where Can a Whitman Education Lead You?
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Go Anywhere with a Degree from Whitman
Whitman graduates are making an impact across fields. They’re researching at Tesla, caring for patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital, shaping social media at Snapchat, and teaching the next generation of artists. Wherever you want to go, a Whitman degree can help you get there.
What Are Our Alumni Doing?
From leading tech startups to founding nonprofits, our alumni make a difference across industries and passions. Get inspired by their stories and see how you can make your own impact on the world!
Aisha “Adyiam” Kimbrough ’19
Aisha "Adyiam" Kimbrough ’19 found her place working in policy and global studies while at Whitman. Now, at YouthPrise and Minnesota Seeds of Justice, she advocates for others daily in her work.
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22 started at Whitman with an interest in economics. Now, at Trilogy Search Partners, she works every day with other Whitties to advance people’s dreams.
Grace Fashanu ’22
At Whitman, Grace Fashanu was a student-leader building communities grounded in justice for all. Now at the FDIC, she works daily to apply that value in the banking industry.
Cameron Conner ’20
Cameron Conner ’20 was a student leader passionate about making a difference. As a Watson Fellow, Conner examines how communities come together to meet their needs.
Salma Anguiano ’22
Serving as an advocate in her community and at Whitman, Salma Anguiano ’22 is still learning about how to help others near and far.
Juan Pablo Liendo ’21
At Whitman, Juan Pablo Liendo ’21 was a student-leader curious about making impactful change. Now, at the Seattle Foundation, he works daily to foster that change.
What Are Our Alumni Doing?
Our Whitman, My Story: Borniface Kabongo ’22
Our Whitman, My Story: Grace Ko ’08
Our Whitman, My Story: Conner Myers ’18
Strong Launch Stories
Riley Cooper ’26: Storyteller, Filmmaker & Animal Advocate
Ready to Make Their Mark: Meet Whitman’s Newest Alums
Nicola Myers ’26: Exploring the Cutting Edge of Chemistry
Take The Next Step
Our Admission team is excited to show prospective students all the opportunities that await them at Whitman—including top academics, career coaching and a caring community that truly wants them to thrive.
Not ready yet? Contact us to request more information.