The purpose is to give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real world situations, and to bring that experience back to the classroom as a learning tool. Co-op experiences may be eligible for academic credit, and many positions lead to permanent career positions upon graduation. Internships are always done for academic credit.
Students are an excellent resource for special projects and peak loads or busy seasons.
The employer can assess an individual's potential for employment after graduation, thus saving entry-level recruitment costs. Student workers can increase productivity of full-time professional staff. Students are highly motivated, productive, and dependable workers. Students bring knowledge about the latest academic research to their employers. Return to College of Engineering home page.