Benefits of a Co-op/Internship
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Hands-on Experience for A Head Start on Your Career
Fall 2008Fall 2008
Co-ops: A full semester in length
Paid
Worth academic credit
Career-related, hands-on experience
Internships:Usually summers only
Sometimes paid
No academic credit
May not be directly related to career
Academic program Undergrad (UN3002)=1 or 2 credits Graduate (UN5000)=1 to 6 credits
Gain paid, career-related experience
Evaluated by your work supervisor You evaluate the employer & experience Write a technical report Receive a grade from academic department
Undergraduates Good social & academic standing (2.2 GPA) in
addition to the following: Must have completed freshman year (29
credits)
International students must have completed 2 consecutive semesters in the U.S.
Transfer students must have completed one semester at MTU
Graduates
3.0 GPA or higher Completing one semester at Tech Permission of academic advisor Obtain authorization from IPS if
appropriate
Valuable career-related experience Job-search skills Professional development Apply studies to “real world problems” Excellent wages
2006-2007 sophomores $15.56/hour juniors $15.98/hour
Full-time job opportunities Higher starting salary potential Employers expect to see on resume
Active, full-time student NOTE:Financial Aid will NOT cover co-op credits in
most cases
Maintain health insurance under parent/guardian
Student Loan deferment
4 1/2 to 5 years to complete degree
Additional costs: wardrobe, car, housing
Social disruption
Housing contracts
Get resume/interview assistance at the Career Center
Upload your resume and cover letter, and search for co-op opportunities on NACElink
Apply to opportunities
Interview with companies at MTU, or make your own contacts
Polaris Industries Dow Chemical Co. G.E. Aviation Greenheck Fan Terex Handlers Caterpillar Kiewit Bechtel Toyota
Kohler Company Faurecia Ford Motor Co. Mercury Marine General Motors Bemis Harley-Davidson U.S. Steel Kimberly-Clark
Visit the Co-op web pages atVisit the Co-op web pages athttp://www.career.mtu.edu/coop/futurestudents.php
Learn more about:Learn more about: Co-op checklist and process for Co-op checklist and process for registeringregistering View “Before You Go” presentationView “Before You Go” presentation Responsibilities during your co-opResponsibilities during your co-op Responsibilities after your co-opResponsibilities after your co-op