The CLIMB (Connect, Leverage, Initiate, Maximize, Build) model helps students navigate the complicated career journey.
CLIMB will provide you with the resources to self-assess your current level of career preparedness and set you up for success regardless of your year, application type, or career awareness.
Everyone can CLIMB
The CLIMB model will benefit you regardless of whether you are a freshman, transfer student, graduate student, or come from a high school, 2-year college, 4-year college, military, or the workforce.
It doesn't matter what level of career awareness you have when you join the UW College of Engineering; the CLIMB model will support your growth toward career success.
Taking your first step
It's ok to begin developing career awareness while you acclimate to academic life.
You may have a clear idea of what you want to do with your engineering degree and are ready to dive into your classes. You might be feeling overwhelmed. Either way, you only need to take the next step.
Connect
Your support and resources hub
Leverage
Identify and hone your skills
Initiate
How to communicate with employers
Maximize
Opportunities beyond the classroom
Build
Transitioning into the professional world
About
University of Washington
Since our founding in 1861, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Driven by a mission to serve the greater good, our students, faculty and staff tackle today’s most pressing challenges with courage and creativity, making a difference across Washington state — and around the world.
College of Engineering
Together with world-class partners, the University of Washington’s College of Engineering is developing a new generation of innovators. A national leader in educating engineers, each year the College turns out new discoveries, inventions and top-flight graduates, all contributing to the strength of our economy and the vitality of our community.
CC@E
The Career Center @ Engineering (CC@E) serves over 8,500 engineering students and provides them with a full suite of services, from resume feedback to professional development. We connect employers with future hires by coordinating job postings and more.