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Co-Operative Education: Myrna Rudder Allen Rioux

The document discusses cooperative education (co-op) at the University of Technology, which allows students to alternate between full-time academic semesters and full-time paid work semesters in their field. Students in eligible bachelor's programs are required to complete a minimum of three co-op terms. The co-op program benefits students by providing hands-on career experience, skills development, networking opportunities, and income to offset educational costs. Employers value co-op students and often hire them for full-time positions after graduation.

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Co-Operative Education: Myrna Rudder Allen Rioux

The document discusses cooperative education (co-op) at the University of Technology, which allows students to alternate between full-time academic semesters and full-time paid work semesters in their field. Students in eligible bachelor's programs are required to complete a minimum of three co-op terms. The co-op program benefits students by providing hands-on career experience, skills development, networking opportunities, and income to offset educational costs. Employers value co-op students and often hire them for full-time positions after graduation.

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Co-Operative Education

Myrna Rudder
Allen Rioux
What is Co-op?
Co-operative Education (Co-op): In co-op,
students combine academic study with periods
of career related, paid work experience in
business, industry, government or not-for-profit
agencies under the supervision of the employer.
There are various approaches to co-op,
including:
Parallel co-op
Alternating co-op
Types of Co-op?
We use the alternating co-op model: Students work full-
time every other semester, alternating between full-time
work assignments, and full-time enrollment in school.
Full-time in school Full-time at work
alternate
What is Cooperative Education?
Special Form of Education
Work Assignment (in major)
Semester Long (16 Weeks)
Alternate with Coursework
Hands-on Experience
Full-time (no coursework while on co-op)
Paid
Increasing Responsibility
What is Cooperative Education?
Available to all Bachelor of Science
programs in Engineering
Optional Program in ET
Minimum of three assignments
Four and one-half to five year degree program
First year is coursework only
Two semesters after ENGT 2000, 1st co-op
Athletes & ROTC (summers only)
YEAR FALL SPRING SUMMER
1
Coursework Coursework
2
Coursework Co-op
Experience
Coursework
3
Co-op
Experience

Coursework
Co-op
Experience
4
Coursework Co-op
Experience
Coursework
5
Co-op
Experience
Coursework


Example Co-op Schedule
Co-op Benefits For Students
Transfer of skills/learning to a practical work
experience
Discover different types of jobs in industry
Develop strong work habits and ethics
Test out new geographical locations
Gain career-related experience
Earn money
Reduced search times for finding the first job
Significant job advancements after graduation
More than 7,000 placements with 900+ employers
38 States, Washington, DC
~70% in Ohio & ~33% in Fortune 500 companies
National Reach UT Co-op Program
Placements in 29 Foreign Countries.
Global Presence UT Co-op Program
Co-op at UT
Inclusion in the The
Best of Co-op
Publication.
Total payroll for UT
COE Co-ops exceeded
$9.5M this past year
with an average wage
of $10,752 per
semester.
Services to Students
From ET Department:
Professional Development Class
Application review/processing

From Co-op Office:
On Campus Interviewing
Career Fairs Fall / Spring
Email Position Openings
Co-op Director for Engineering
Technology
Functions:
Assist with developing co-op and placement
opportunities for students
Conduct professional development seminars
Counsel students on co-op
Participate in class meetings/seminars
Work with students on resumes, mock
interviewing, and job placement
Assist with career fairs
Co-op Preparation
Professional Development Class
take two semesters before first co-op
If you are an NCAA athlete or in ROTC,
notify the ET Departments APC
Keep Grades up 3.0 or above is preferred
Get involved in UTSPE, IEEE, Tau Alpha
Pi, ISA, ACM, SWE, or other collegiate
organizations, intramural sports
Example Student Organizations
Professor Springman
Professor Farhoud
Professor Evans
Professor Heuring
Professor King
Co-op Preparation Checklist
Use this checklist to
help you prepare for
your first co-op
assignment
It should help you set
priorities
We will discuss it in
detail later in this class
period
Co-op Process
Complete Co-op Application at the end of this
semester

APC will notify you via email of next steps

Meet with Co-op Director to sign the contract and
determine when co-op will begin

Work with Co-op Director to secure a position
Co-op Placement
Your PARTICIPATION is KEY!
Show initiative and enthusiasm
Be pro-active
Be flexible in location
Treat co-op just like an engineering course
Attend the career fairs
Respond quickly to email job postings - before
deadlines
Keep resume current at all times!
Best Practices
Research companies of interest
Be courteous and professional in emails
Always be early for job interviews
Always send a thank you letter after interviews
Never decline a job offer without talking with
your co-op director
Keep in contact with your co-op director starting
the semester before you co-op

On the Job
Once out on co-op assignment
Perform best of your ability

Always ask for new projects - go above and beyond

Seek out new opportunities to learn

Network, talk with other professionals in the field

At the end of co-op: online student evaluation and
employer evaluation due to Career Center
Possible Co-op Earnings
AVERAGE CO-OP WAGE
$16.80 An Hour

$16.80 X 40 Hours = $672

$672 X 16 Weeks =
$10,752.00 per Co-op Term
Co-op fee is $475 per term for the first three
terms. Payable at beginning of the term
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get credit for my work experience?
Do I retain my full-time student status?
Will I get paid for my work experience?
Do employers assist with housing?
Do employers hire students for full-time work
following graduation?
Can I negotiate the wage for my co-op?
Are taxes deducted from my wages?
Can I participate in a work experience anywhere?
Can I take classes while on co-op?
Questions and Discussion
Your
questions and
comments are
welcome.

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