Career success in engineering, engineering technology, and computing sciences requires expertise beyond technical competencies. Skills like managing conflict, leading an organization, working effectively in teams, and effectively interviewing for jobs can accelerate your transition into your chosen field. 

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Career Accelerator Program (CAP) provides you an opportunity to expand your toolkit of professional skills while focusing on an area of co-curricular activities that resonates with your personal and professional goals. Regular discussions with program staff will help you make intentional choices regarding your professional growth to maximize the impact of your WMU experience and beyond.

Multiple tracks

The Career Accelerator Program tracks are intended to be completed over two years and require an annual resume review and participation in a job fair or equivalent experience. 

Each track includes several semesters of participation in the following:

• Seminars
• Workshops
• Experiential Learning
• Culminating Experience

Most culminating experiences are approximately one semester in length, but shorter options may be available in some tracks. 

Beyond these requirements, each track has unique features designed so you can focus on co-curricular efforts in a specific area of interest. 

2025-26 tracks

• Industry
• Community
• Sustainability

At the conclusion of the culminating experience, you will be able to receive recognition on your diploma through the WMU Signature Program after completing an in-depth reflection on your personal and professional growth.