This combination gives Electrical Engineering students unique opportunities to relate the scientific and engineering principles which they discuss in the classroom to the current engineering problems in industry. Students in the program generally mix their academic study at Alfred university with work at one of the industrial organizations.
Students receive competitive salaries during their company assignments.
The program is motivated by the belief that work experience can be an important aspect of a sound engineering education. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that the student in the internship program is placed in a rewarding work environment that extends the learning into areas that are not available at Alfred University. By giving students an opportunity to participate in the world of work through professional activities early in their careers, it is hoped that students can make more choices from among the various campus educational offerings and obtain a better understanding of the career opportunities that are available to them after graduation. There are usually 75-100 contact hours per credit. The payment varies according to the company and the duration may last from 75-400 hours depending on the position and the degree program.