You gain practical experience before graduation with the Michigan Tech Cooperative Education Program. The Co-op program is a joint venture between the University, a selected employer, and you. Work assignments are related to your major field of study and are varied to provide a broad range of experience and training.
Assignments grow in complexity and technical know-how the more a student progresses.
Co-op students must complete the same academic program as nonparticipants, so you could defer graduation by as much as a full calendar year. I started at Kimberly Clark in a plant setting, and I really liked that - working with people, getting involved in the whole process. It was more hands-on, and when I finished, I was offered a job here full time. People at work were extremely nice, and flex time was great. You won't receive any academic credits for an internship, but you will receive some great work experience.