Internships: The Fair and Other Resources
Trinity Larsen | Feb. 17, 2026
In recent years, it is a requirement for graduation that Warren Wilson College (WWC) students obtain an internship. But it can be challenging to find employers that are hiring in a field you are looking to pursue after college. That is where the Internship Fair comes in!
The 2026 Job and Internship Fair took place from Feb. 10-11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Canon Lounge. It was hosted by the Center for Experiential Learning with a focus on presenting business and nonprofit organizations in Asheville and the surrounding areas.
On Feb. 10 employers from all businesses and agencies were showcased. Some included the Asheville Art Museum, Elaida Homes, Inc., Caney Fork Farms and Gold Leaf Literary. The second day, Feb. 11, exclusively featured outdoor, adventure programs and environmental education companies. Some included: Arthur Morgan School, Camp Twin Lakes, WNC Nature Center and Camp Twin Lakes.
If students were interested in a farming internship and programs that provide food for youth in the community, Eliada Homes could be a perfect fit, with many former WWC interns having interned there.
Eliada Homes is a nonprofit in West Asheville seeking seasonal farm interns for their program. Ideal candidates have a background in environmental studies, environmental education or sustainable agriculture. Internships are flexible, available during spring, fall and summer, with the summer being the busiest. Eliada typically hires one to two part-time interns, offering around 10 to 15 hours of work per week to accommodate students' schedules.
For sustainable agriculture majors looking to gain hands-on experience, Candy Fork Farms is hiring and offers a plethora of benefits.
Candy Fork Farms, in Carthage, Tenn., offers an intensive internship for sustainable agriculture students, providing 18 credits, paid work, free housing and food for the fall semester. The main qualification is a willingness to learn; no prior farming experience needed. The application process involves filling out a Google form and an interview. Applications will be released later in the month, and the program is for the entire fall semester. The internship is also made available to ENVS students.
For education majors or students with a gift for teaching, an internship as a house parent for children at the Arthur Morgan School could be a great opportunity to stand out to employers after college.
The Arthur Morgan School is seeking house parents to live with seventh to ninth grade boarding students, creating a safe environment and teaching various skills. The school also has a robust outdoor program and year-long classes in subjects like language arts and math. Qualifications for the house parent/teacher position include a four-year degree or relevant experience. Applications are rolling, with positions starting in the fall.
The Internship Fair is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to show local businesses they are ready for an internship. Regardless of students' year, having a summer internship improves their resumes and provides students with valuable experiences they can take with them through the rest of their college career and beyond.
A noteworthy resource available for WWC students applying for summer internships is Handshake, an online career network exclusively for college students. On Handshake, students do not just apply for work crew positions. Local companies, as well as regional ones, often post internships and jobs specifically for undergraduate students. Another perk for some internships on Handshake is that they are remote. Websites such as LinkedIn and Indeed also offer summer jobs in retail or the restaurant service, with most being in person. The career and internship office located in the Log Cabin can be of service to students looking for jobs as well.
Looking for summer internships is no easy feat, but with the Internship Fair and online websites, students have a chance of applying and being considered for the job. Some final tips for looking for summer jobs is to clean up resumes and make your online profiles look professional to employers. Let the journey to summer employment begin!