The IPD candidates work in JMC's offices on a project of their choosing while having access to JMC professionals in a fully equipped office. This program provides high potential engineers with the ability to perform in a North American business environment under the tutelage of world-class working professionals. IPD Instructors Students receive personal attention from JMC engineers and managers. This can lead to the building of a personal network, which will prove useful during their stay and for years thereafter. The typical curriculum includes 4 to 5 hours of instruction per week, delivered on a personal level or in small groups.
Instruction is specific to a particular topic relevant to the participant's project.
The participant will transmit weekly reports to their supervisor. At the completion of the project the participant submits a final report. Resources IPD students will have access to a fully equipped office. This includes a computer with process simulation software as well as spreadsheet, word processing and other software necessary to complete their project. Full communications capabilities will also be provided.