Solie Lawson | Nov. 3, 2026
Junior Solie Lawson speaks with booth member at booth during the Warren Wilson Job and Internship Fair on Oct. 30, 2026, at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. (Vivian Bryan/The Echo)
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Warren Wilson College (WWC) hosted a job and internship fair in Canon Lounge, giving students the opportunity to gather information about possible future career opportunities. The event lasted from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a total of 22 tables presenting a variety of career pathways.
Dan Hortsman, the outdoor adventure director at the all-boys camp Falling Creek, located at Lake Tuxedo, N.C., urges students interested in outdoor recreation to consider being a part of the program.
“We have a really awesome adventure-based program that's a big part of what we do at camp,” Hortsman said. “We do a lot of whitewater paddling, rock climbing, mountain biking and backpacking. We [also] do arts and crafts, pottery, woodworking, blacksmithing, pickleball, [and] a lot of sports [such as] archery, riflery, [etc.]. We're looking for counselors that are interested in either being in a cabin with boys, facilitating, leading some of those activities, joining the adventure team, or anything along those lines.”
Hortsman noted that WWC students may be interested in working at Falling Creek not only because of their pay transparency for workers, but because they also have a farm program. He encourages those interested to look at the Falling Creek staff website for more information.
Root Cause Farm is a non-profit farm in Fairview that focuses on growing food for people experiencing food insecurity. John McNair, the farm manager, explained how interns can grow their interpersonal skills by working in the community garden to help those in need.
“In addition to the farm and growing food, part of the mission is just growing community,” McNair said.
Sedona Lewis, who runs the fundraising communications at Root Cause Farm, emphasized how the farm is looking for students interested in sustainable agriculture to work on the property. Not only does this opportunity engage volunteers on the farm, she explained, but it also teaches students about local agriculture.
Upperclassmen talk at a booth during the Warren Wilson Job and Internship Fair on Oct. 30, 2026, at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. (Vivian Bryan/The Echo)
Students interested in a healthcare-related career can look at the many jobs and internships Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) offers. Rhiannon Ingram, the talent acquisition coordinator at MAHEC, explained the benefits of participating in the program for WWC students.
“[The internships are] great opportunities just to get started,” Ingram said. “Shadow opportunities can be for a day up to two weeks, just to make sure it's something that you want to do. We follow you throughout the process to make sure that you are getting what you need to be successful.”
Ingram said there are a variety of possible internships in the program, and students looking for a paid internship over the summer should look at the Health Career Connection Program.
The job and internship fair offered students a variety of options to choose from to launch their professional development. Whether it be working at an all-boys summer camp, building the community in a garden, or increasing their healthcare experience, these opportunities can strengthen students' career-oriented skills.