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. Students often find that their academic performance improves dramatically after enrolling in the co-op program. Students develop maturity and the skill to form professional relationships that are so important after graduation.
Students earn salaries and gain a measure of economic independence.
Earnings pay for 30 to 100 percent of University expenses. Specifics vary with the nature and location of the co-op arrangement, the work involved, and the lifestyle of the student. You are strongly encouraged to participate in cooperative education To begin your first work assignment, you must have completed the freshman year. Transfer students must complete at least one semester in residence at Michigan Tech. To participate in the program, you are expected to maintain a grade point average of 2.20 or better and be in good academic and social standing.