Construction & Manufacturing

There are many clubs on campus that will allow you to explore your interests, stretch your skills, and make an impact in an area about which you're passionate. Contact the ASWC Club Director at aswc_clubdir@whitman.edu to learn more about current clubs or start your own.

Buildings and Grounds Governing Board
Two students sit on the Buildings and Grounds Governing Board to provide perspective on significant, long-term initiatives concerning structures, renovation, and upkeep. These students represent their peers in meetings with the Whitman College Board of Trustees.

Community involvement helps students understand a broad range of issues and is becoming increasingly important in the eyes of many employers. For more ways to connect with local organizations, contact the Student Engagement Center in Reid Campus Center.

Habitat for Humanity
A faith-based organization that envisions a world where everyone has a place to love. Staff and volunteers pursue this vision by bringing people together nationally and internationally to build homes, communities and hope.

Sustainable Living Center
An organization that educates consumers about conserving resources, provides weatherization incentives and runs a re-store in local communities. One way to volunteer is to help at the Builders ReSupply store.

Walla Walla 2020: Trees, Landscaping, and Natural Resources
This organization works with government agencies, private entities, and the public to promote sustainability (ecological, equitable, and economical) in the community. One of Walla Walla 2020's areas of focus is facilitating tree, garden, and landscaping projects to help preserve and expand the city's greenery.  

Walla Walla Housing Authority
WWHA aims to create housing choices and energize neighborhoods, focusing on providing opportunities for families of low to moderate income to prosper. Volunteers can expect to help with grounds upkeep and really learn how neighborhoods and housing are interrelated.

General
To learn more about working on campus, visit the Student Employment page. We have general job search resources here. For employers committed to diversity and opportunities for minorities, visit workplacediversity.com, nemnet.com, and blackcollegian.com.

Industry Job Boards

Internships and on-campus employment are excellent for accumulating work experience, developing your narrative, and broadening your network. Note that the list below is not comprehensive. Check sites such as vault.com and internships.com for more opportunities.

• 3M Optimized Operations
• Agilent Technologies
• Bechtel Internships
• Ceco Concrete Construction Internships
• Dow Chemical Company
• Nestle - Operations Management Training Internship Program

Studying away from campus is a fantastic way to learn more about the world, as well as an excellent experience upon which you'll draw throughout your academic and professional career. For more information, contact Off-Campus Studies in Memorial.

Fellowships and grants afford many students the opportunity to continue their learning beyond graduation in high-impact programs. For more information, please contact the Office of Fellowships and Grants in Reid Campus Center.

Here are some possible post-graduate degrees pursued by people in construction and manufacturing. Contact Gayle Townsend at townsegv@whitman.edu for additional information.

• Master of Science Construction Management
• MBA in Construction Management
• Doctorate in Construction Management

In each of these programs you could focus on:

• construction administration
• manufacturing technology
• or real estate construction management.