It became clear at the ALC that we, in San Diego, were not doing enough with this program. When your president was a student at the institute, the time spent at General Electric produced a strong allegience to GE and a desire to work for them later. Students do not get paid during the IAP period, but do during the summer break. Those companies looking for extremely talented individuals should contact Jeff Clough to start participation in this program. This is not a career placement service.
Sponsors can choose the time and duration of the experience, within student ability to participate.
Information is also available through the MIT web site. I will be working with Professors Steinberg and Flowers to facilitate this in San Diego. On-line, password protected database of employers looking specifically for MIT graduates. This service is updated daily and is free. There are over 1,500 mentors in about 100 career fields registered in this program.