Welcome to Junior Jumpstart!
Do you want to get a job after graduation or have other post-graduation aspirations? Do you have no idea where to start? Apply to this year’s Junior Jumpstart cohort!
Hosted by the Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC), Junior Jumpstart helps Washington State University juniors get career-ready before graduation. Designed for students 3–4 semesters from graduation, the program provides hands-on workshops, personalized career coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with employers, empowering participants to confidently secure internships and launch their careers after WSU.
What does the program entail?
Designed to be tailored to your career needs and aspirations, this program entails the following with potential scholarship opportunities for full completion of the program:
- 4 Career Focused Workshops
- 3 Career Coaching Sessions
- 2 Mentorship Sessions
- 1 WSU Career Expo
These 10 activities are completed both semesters, Fall and Spring, for a total of 20 career-centered activities to prepare you for your final year at WSU and get you ready to land your dream opportunity upon graduation!
Complete all 20 activities and earn a $500 scholarship for all your hard work to get yourself career ready!
Interested? Questions?
Come join us at one of our events in the beginning of the Fall semester to learn more!
Can’t make it to a session? Stop by ASCC in Lighty 180 or contact Lindsey Teele.
Junior Jumpstart Application
Applications will be accepted until September 11th at 12:00pm for this 2026-2027 cohort.
