Future Alumni
Career Treks to Bay Area and D.C.
March 19–22; March 22-25, 2017
Students, make your Spring Break count with career exploration trips to the Bay Area on March 19–22 or Washington D.C. on March 22–25! Learn from pros in an array of top companies, explore a new city and make friends with classmates on these unforgettable journeys.
Our Career Treks are designed to connect students with alumni and help them explore careers in our destination cities. Expanding your Husky community will help you learn about innovative industries and job opportunities, while improving your marketability after graduation.
There are a range of price options, including lodging, flights, transportation and several meals. Limited scholarships are also available.
The deadline for applications has passed. Thank you to all those who expressed interest in our Career Treks!
UWAA is proud to partner with Alaska Airlines as a transportation provider for our Career Treks.
Bay Area Career Trek details
The Bay Area Career Trek takes place Sunday, March 19, to Wednesday, March 22. Potential site visits include Cutler Group, Niantic and more.
The program fee is $400. You can also opt out of lodging and/or opt into a round-trip flight. More details about cost:
The $400 program fee includes lodging, transportation to company visits and most meals.
Optional: You can opt out of lodging if you have other arrangements, which reduces the program fee to $100 and includes transportation to company visits and most meals.
Optional: You can opt into a round-trip flight with a UW staff member and other students who wish to travel as a group. The additional cost is $200 and includes ground transportation upon arrival in the Bay Area.
See the FAQ section for more information.
Washington D.C. Career Trek details
The Washington D.C. Career Trek takes place Wednesday, March 22, to Saturday, March 25. Potential site visits include the Department of Justice, the Library of Congress and more.
The program fee is $400. You can also opt out of lodging and/or opt into a round-trip flight. More details about cost:
The $400 program fee includes lodging, transportation to company visits and most meals.
Optional: You can opt out of lodging if you have other arrangements, which reduces the program fee to $100 and includes transportation to company visits and most meals.
Optional: You can opt into a round-trip flight with a UW staff member and other students who wish to travel as a group. The additional cost is $350 and includes ground transportation upon arrival in D.C.
See the FAQ section for more information.
FAQ
Can I apply to both the Bay Area and D.C. Career Treks?
Yes. We ask that you select a top choice between the two in your application if you have interest in both.
If I have interest in both, would I be able to participate in both Career Treks this year?
Based on timing and logistics, you can only be accepted to participate in one Trek during Spring Break 2017. If you apply to both, be sure that you have strong enough interest in each option. We build each Trek uniquely, factoring in student interests and availability of alumni in the area who might meet those interests.
Do you offer any scholarships?
While these Career Treks are already subsidized to keep costs down, we recognize that some students still might have a financial barrier. We are proud to offer one full scholarship for each Trek, including lodging and airfare. Look for instructions on expressing interest in a scholarship in your Career Trek application confirmation e-mail.
Am I required to stay with the group?
No. You can make your own arrangements. If you do so, you would be required to meet us at the hotel each morning so that we can travel together during company visit days, and there will also be a few additional required in-person meetings during the Career Trek. Unless you have family or friends in the area whom you can stay with, we recommend the group lodging, as it will likely be the most cost effective and the most fun!
Am I required to travel to and from the Career Trek destination with the group?
No. While we can book the flight for you for a fee, you are also welcome to coordinate travel on your own. Booking on your own would also allow you to extend your time, because the group flights will depart and return on the first and last Trek dates. Keep in mind that you would be required to be in the destination for an afternoon in-person meeting on the Trek start date, and we will wrap up by noon at the latest on the Trek end date.
