The Office of Corporate Engagement
The Office of Corporate Engagement (OCE) serves as the system-wide steward of educational, research, business and philanthropic relationships with private corporations and their industries. Working with industry is unique — the OCE team acts as a bridge between private enterprise and the WSU Foundation, the Office of Research, administrative units, and campuses and colleges, to develop and facilitate mutually beneficial collaborations.
Why Partner with WSU
- Access top-tier research
- Recruit talented students
- Support community initiatives
- Invest in innovation
OCE can connect you with talented students through internships, job fairs, sponsorships, and more.
Ways to Engage
Learn more about how to engage across the WSU System
Learn more about the six WSU campuses across the state
- Mount Vernon Research and Extension Center: engages in agriculture and horticulture research and outreach that enriches the local community
- Prosser Irrigated Research and Extension Center: engages in research, outreach, and certification programs that support the state’s high-value irrigated agriculture industry
- Puyallup Research and Extension Center: engages with the regional community to provide innovation and knowledge in more than 30 program areas
- Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center: engages in research and outreach for one of the largest fruit-producing regions of the world
Small Business Development Centers
A network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff who operate from Washington State University, Western Washington University, several of the state’s community and technical colleges, and selected economic development agencies. Our core services revolve around assisting our clients with making better-informed business decisions to grow and sustain their businesses. We provide in-depth, confidential, no-cost customized one-on-one business advising, business training, and advisor-assisted market intelligence.
County Extension Offices
With 39 locations throughout the state, WSU Extension is the front door to the University. Extension builds the capacity of individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities, empowering them to find solutions for local issues and to improve their quality of life. Extension collaborates with communities to create a culture of life-long learning and is recognized for its accessible, learner-centered, relevant, high-quality, unbiased educational programs.