Students seeking a career-rich environment in the hub of the technology-driven economy of Northern Virginia can find it at the Volgenau School of Engineering, where industry partners recruit great talent.
Industry Partners
Volgenau has developed deep and mutually beneficial relationships with industries in the Washington, D.C., area and beyond, and our innovative corporate partners offer paid internships, as well as full-time positions.
Benefits of the Corporate Partnership Program include:
- Dedicated school liaison
- Invitations to advisory boards, lectures, and VIP events
- Early access to targeted student résumés and organization leaders
- Connection to cyber research collaborations
- Recognition in marketing materials and Convocation brochure
- Prominent logo display at the Nguyen Building (Fairfax Campus)
Volgenu students gain valuable experience at the forefront of research, in part because of our connections to many IT companies, biomedical research labs, and federal agencies.
"George Mason University is one of our College Relations' targeted schools, making it a top choice for recruitment, engagement and investment. We have been a member of the Corporate Partnership since 2006."
— General Dynamics – Advanced Information Systems
Alumni
When you graduate, you become part of an international network of professionals who got their start at George Mason. With more than 15,000 alumni scientists and engineers living and working globally, our Alumni Association strives to increase the involvement of alumni and raise awareness of our people and programs.
Career Services
Students and alumni enjoy the highest average starting salary of all Virginia public schools, and more than 80 percent of them are employed within six months of graduation. George Mason Engineering gathers a curated list of job opportunities from a variety of sources, so everyone from freshmen to doctoral candidates can find opportunities to fit their needs.
Support Volgenau
Your philanthropic efforts support continued access to education, fund scholarships, enhance labs, and support faculty at the Volgenau School of Engineering. Contributions of any size drive innovation, hands-on learning, and long-term impact through student success and research.