Fall 2009 Co-op/Internship Presentation
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Hands-on Experience for A Head Start on Your Career
Fall 2009Fall 2009
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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
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Academic program Undergrad (UN3002)=1 or 2 credits Graduate (UN5000)=1 to 6 credits
Gain paid, career-related experience
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Evaluated by your work supervisor You evaluate the employer & experience Write a technical report Receive a grade from academic department
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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
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Graduates
3.0 GPA or higher Completing one semester at Tech Permission of academic advisor Obtain authorization from IPS if
appropriate
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Valuable career-related experience Job-search skills Professional development Apply studies to “real world problems” Excellent wages
2007-2008 sophomores $16.00/hour juniors $17.00/hour
Full-time job opportunities Higher starting salary potential Employers expect to see on resume
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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
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4 1/2 to 5 years to complete degree
Additional costs: wardrobe, car, housing
Social disruption
Housing contracts
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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
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Polaris Industries Dow Chemical Co. G.E. Aviation Greenheck Fan Bemis Company Union Pacific Kiewit 3M
Integrys Energy Group
BAE Systems Ford Motor Co. Bechtel Harley-Davidson Kimberly-Clark Nucor Steel Jackson National Life
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Visit the Co-op web pages atVisit the Co-op web pages athttp://www.career.mtu.edu/coop.php
Learn more about:Learn more about: Co-op checklist and process for Co-op checklist and process for registeringregistering Responsibilities during your co-opResponsibilities during your co-op Responsibilities after your co-opResponsibilities after your co-op