better together Engagement and Philanthropic Opportunities for Industry Partners Wentworth Institute of Technology wentworth is proud to offer our industry partners numerous engagement opportunities that provide access to an invaluable pipeline of future employees, innovative solutions to ongoing challenges, and the opportunity to enrich and influence the early careers of future professionals in engineering, design, management, and the sciences.
Engage With Our Students Employees at all levels can lend their expertise by mentoring students who participate in student organizations and various on-campus or external competitions, critiquing projects both in and outside the classroom, hosting students on site visits, guest lecturing in classes, and supervising students during co-ops. In addition to enriching our students’ educational experiences and providing guidance at the earliest stages of their careers, these volunteer opportunities create valuable
professional development for employees at partner companies by strengthening their com munication, leadership, and presentation skills.
Support Your Future Employees Through their philanthropic support, our corporate partners empower students to graduate from the University and make substantial contributions to their employers’ success. For example, scholarships enable talented, deserving students to pursue a Wentworth degree and eventually gain employment in numerous innovative industries. Companies also provide contributions that allow us to maintain the cutting-edge classrooms, labs, and facilities our students and faculty depend on every day. Philanthropic support from companies for on-campus programs, student organizations, and external competitions helps our students develop the 21st-century skills required for career success.
“GZA has had a close relationship with Wentworth for decades, including hiring graduates and providing geotechnical consulting services for campus construction. Wentworth prepares their students well for the consulting world, and we’re pleased to give back by offering co-ops, supporting scholarships, and funding new construction. As a result, our relationship with Wentworth grows stronger with each graduating class.” william hadge, president and ceo, gza geoenvironmental
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Opportunities on Campus >
Participate as a mentor or judge for student competitions or projects
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Speak to students on campus about your expertise or career path
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Volunteer with one of more than 60 recognized student groups, which range from club sports to academic, special interest, and cultural organizations
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Serve as a member of a departmental Industrial Professional Advisory Council
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Participate in the annual Mock Interview Day
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Sponsor and/or participate in the popular Spring or Fall Career Fairs
Opportunities in Your Workplace and Beyond >
Hire students through Wentworth’s co-op program
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ost students as they explore their career H options in STEM fields
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Sponsor student and alumni networking events at your workplace
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Sponsor or volunteer with Wentworth students through community service projects
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Sponsor or mentor student teams in local, regional, national, and international competitions
Philanthropic Opportunities >
Establish a need-based scholarship fund for students who are studying in your field, from a certain demographic group, or from a specific geographic area
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Support the building and renovation of classrooms, labs, and other campus facilities
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Sponsor one of our many innovative programs and projects, such as Accelerate, Wentworth Innovation + Entrepreneurship Center; RAMP, a summer bridge program for incoming freshmen from Boston; Co+build or Alternative Spring Break community service projects; Aspire@Wentworth, a program to help students on the autism spectrum secure employment; and our peer tutoring program
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Provide financial support for student travel to professional and academic conferences
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Sponsor students in our study abroad programs
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Sponsor and participate in the annual Alumni Golf Tournament
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Contribute to the Wentworth Fund
Wentworth is committed to developing customized, mutually-beneficial relationships with our industry partners. To learn more about opportunities for volunteer engagement and philanthropic support, contact Lori Friedman, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, at 617.989.4233 or friedmanl@wit.edu.
developing tomorrow’s innovators Co-op and Career Recruiting for Industry Partners The Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development at Wentworth Institute of Technology since 1975, Wentworth has been on the leading edge of hands-on, experiential learning through our mandatory co-op program. We are one of the only universities in the country that require all undergraduate students to participate in two semester-long co-ops, which provide them with invaluable opportunities to gain real-world experience prior to graduation. For employers, co-ops offer a chance to add hard-working individual contributors to their teams. Because Wentworth courses expose students to practical, hands-on experiences from their first day on campus, our students are well prepared to make an immediate and significant contribution to the culture and success of co-op employers in industries that include engineering, technology, construction, design, and the life sciences. Thanks to their extensive on-the-job experience before graduation, Wentworth alumni go on to become diligent, respected,
and forward-thinking employees. Over the past several years, more than 50 percent of our students have received full-time offers from their co-op employers, and 98 percent of alumni are employed and/or in graduate school within six months of graduation. The Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development advises and supports students before and during their co-op experiences to ensure they have the tools to serve as valuable team members with our industry partners. The Center hosts two career fairs on campus each year where employers can meet and recruit the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. To gain additional exposure to students, industry partners can also participate in Mock Interview Days and Wentworth on the Road events, as well as the Employer in Residence and other on-campus speaking opportunities.
“Wentworth continues to be one of our biggest partners. All of the students we have hired, both past and present, have been great. In addition, everyone we meet at the Career Fairs is incredibly prepared and very professional.” j.c. cannistraro, llc
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Co-op and Full-Time Employers
Wentworth students and alumni have worked for multinational corporations and local powerhouses alike, including:
> AECOM > Akamai Technologies > AstraZeneca > BAE Systems > Bose Corporation > CyberArk > Dell EMC > Erland Construction > General Electric > General Motors > Hubspot > iRobot > J.C. Cannistraro LLC > Massachusetts Department of
Transportation > NASA > Raytheon > Shawmut Design & Construction > Sun Microsystems > Tesla > Turner Construction Company
in recent years, more than
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of wentworth students have received full-time offers from their co-op employers, and
98
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of alumni are employed and/or in graduate school within six months of graduation
To discover how Wentworth students and alumni can make a positive contribution to your company, contact the Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development at 617.989.4101 or coopsandcareers@wit.edu.
enhancing skills and knowledge Workforce Development for Industry Partners The College of Professional and Continuing Education at Wentworth Institute of Technology since our founding, Wentworth has provided veteran and novice employees alike with the skills necessary to help realize the visions of the country’s most innovative companies. Through the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), we help corporate partners address their individual needs, from closing skills gaps to facilitating leadership development. We work closely with industry partners to develop workforce training programs for employees at every level of the corporate ladder, including technicians, engineers,
managers, and executives. Taught primarily by Wentworth faculty, CPCE’s programs can be customized to fit any company’s unique needs, using online, face-to-face, and hybrid teaching frameworks. From specialized technology training in welding, manufacturing, or other skills, to tailored, in-house master’s degree programs, we offer a broad range of workforce development solutions for companies from all industries and of all sizes. Employees can also enroll in our on-campus certificate programs to augment their existing knowledge and experience.
“The Boston Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association values the relationship with and the training that our member companies receive from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Through our partnership, Wentworth delivers the very best and comprehensive continuing education programs for our members in areas including construction management and foreman training. In addition, many NECA contractors are proud to have Wentworth graduates as vital parts of their company teams.” glenn kingsbury, executive director, boston chapter, national electrical contractors association
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Programs Offered Through the College of Professional and Continuing Education Industry Partnerships
Credit and Non-Credit Certificates
CPCE has developed and implemented workforce development programs for leading companies across the region, including:
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Certificate in Building Information Modeling
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Certificate in Construction
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Bright Horizons Plan reading
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Certificate in Facilities Management
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Certificate in Managing Construction Projects
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Certificate in Professional Land Surveying
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Certificate in Project Management
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Eversource Construction inspector training
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Gillette Apprenticeship engineering technology
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J.M. Electrical Leadership training
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National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Foreman training
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Shawmut Design & Construction Construction management
Master’s Degrees >
MS in Applied Computer Science
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ME in Civil Engineering
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MS in Construction Management
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MS in Facility Management
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MS in Project Management
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MS in Technology Management
putting it together: wentworth and griffin electric In 2018, the College of Professional and Continuing Education entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Wayne J. Griffin Electric, to help employees of the company advance their personal and professional goals. Under the agreement, 20 employees who have completed Griffin’s apprenticeship training program will be eligible for up to 27 credits toward an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology degree from Wentworth, as well as discounted tuition. Employees who have completed their associate degree will receive additional incentives to further their education with a bachelor’s degree from Wentworth, along with ongoing support and resources from Griffin.
The College of Professional and Continuing Education is committed to meeting our industry partners’ needs through both ready-to-launch and fully customized workforce development programs. To learn more about opportunities for training and continuing education in the workplace or on campus, contact Liem Tran, Director of New Program Development, at 617.989.4309 or tranl@wit.edu.
supporting makers and doers Extracurricular Experiential Learning Opportunities for Industry Partners Wentworth Institute of Technology experiential learning is an integral part of the Wentworth journey. Virtually every course includes a practical component, and we provide students with opportunities to acquire hands-on experience outside of the classroom. Our corporate partners help create these exceptionally valuable learning experiences. In the process, they shape the career trajectories of future industry professionals, benefit from students’ innovative thinking, and gain access to a rich source of future employees.
Center for Community and Learning Partnerships Through the Center for Community and Learning Partnerships, industry partners contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that not only enrich students’ learning experiences, but also make a lasting impact on communities in the Boston area. In the Co+build program, Wentworth students work alongside
employees from partner corporations— including architecture, construction, and design firms—benefiting from their expertise while completing a service project that addresses the needs of a local community. Our industry partners also play an integral role in RAMP—Wentworth’s summer bridge program for Boston high school graduates preparing to enter the Institute. RAMP Wentworth’s six-week summer bridge program allows Boston Public School graduates who will be attending the Institute in the fall to familiarize themselves with college coursework, form a cohort of classmates from similar backgrounds, and begin to immerse themselves in campus life. Industry partners are integral to the program, providing students with invaluable introductions to career opportunities in STEM fields through collaborative projects, presentations, site visits, mentoring, and other activities.
The Center for Community and Learning Partnerships (CLP) is one of our most valued partners in our joint mission to assist a diverse group of students on their journey to careers in the construction industry. We have personally witnessed their efforts through our interactions with RAMP students who come out to our projects for interactive site tours, and through our more recent involvement with a Co+build service learning project. Turner has previously hired students involved with the CLP and we will continue to look for opportunities to hire their students in the future. alison p. stanton, regional director of community & citizenship, turner construction company
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Co+build Through Co+build, Wentworth students, faculty, community members, and industry partners collaborate to create more vibrant neighborhoods by bringing community projects from design through to completion. Industry partners in the architecture, design, and construction fields have helped students revitalize community spaces, promote environmental awareness, and engage local communities in the preservation of our natural surroundings and living spaces.
Accelerate, Wentworth Innovation + Entrepreneurship Center Accelerate builds innovative thinking and entrepreneurial confidence, making a significant and positive impact on students’ career trajectories. By serving as judges, mentors, and advisors, employees from our industry partners tap into a pipeline of promising future colleagues, gain critical insights into innovative methodologies and best practices, and help students build essential career competencies. Students
develop solutions to real-world problems through initiatives like ThinkTanks, [Social] Innovation Labs, and the Startup Challenge, which offer companies fresh perspectives on some of their most pressing business challenges. [Social] Innovation Labs These 12-week, immersive interdisciplinary experiences pair Wentworth students—the [Social] Innovation Fellows—with an external organization to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Fellows collaborate with dozens of thought leaders and partners to tackle a diverse range of problems our partner organizations encounter. Startup Challenge The Startup Challenge gives students the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills within the context of designing, conceptualizing, building, and launching an original idea. Over the course of a year, students work in interdisciplinary teams to bring their concepts to life, with industry partners serving as mentors and advisors throughout the process, and as judges for PitchRound.
“It was an honor to serve as a judge for Accelerate’s PitchRound event. Every team who presented their startup idea showed great initiative, motivation, and talent, and has the potential to be very successful.” duncan walker, vp of research and development, jebbit
To learn more about how you can leverage Wentworth students’ innovative thinking to solve real-world problems, contact Monique Fuchs, Associate Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at 617-989-4513 or fuchsm@wit.edu; or Erik Miller, Director of the Center for Community and Learning Partnerships, at 617-989-4993 or millere1@wit.edu.