2133 sheridan road, ford engineering design center main phone: 847-491-3366
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Programs Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Engineering Internship Program Engineering Projects in Service Learning Engineering Research Experience. 2133 Sheridan Road, Ford Engineering Design Center Main Phone: 847-491-3366 www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/co-op. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2133 Sheridan Road, Ford Engineering Design Center
Main Phone: 847-491-3366
www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/co-op
Programs
Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Engineering Internship Program
Engineering Projects in Service Learning Engineering Research Experience
About the Program• Program provides an advisor to work with you in all aspects of your
participation in the program
– Deciding about Co-op or Internship
– Preparing your application materials (resume & cover letters)
– Researching companies and job search strategies
– Interviewing preparation
– Monitoring your progress with your employer
– Future career planning based upon your Co-op / Internship experience
About the ProgramYour Advisors:
– Helen Oloroso, Assistant Dean and Director – Advises civil, environmental
– Thy Nguyen, Associate Director – Advises computer science, computer, electrical, mechanical
– Melina Barona, Assistant Director – Advises biomedical, materials science
– Stephen Tilley, Assistant Director – Advises industrial, chemical, applied math, MaDE
About the Program
Administrative Staff:
- Michelle Bledsoe, Employer Coordinator
- Bradley Baker, Student Coordinator
About Co-op• Walter P. Murphy gave Northwestern $36,000,000 to fund a school
of engineering and to require Co-op as a part of his gift
• At Northwestern, Co-op is an educational program which allows students in engineering to alternate periods of academic study with periods of full-time paid work experience related to their academic and professional goals
Guidelines and Requirements• A minimum of 12 months (four quarters) of work with
the same employer • Schedule should have two consecutive quarters of
work (six months), in order to provide a more in-depth experience for the student and greater productivity for the employer
• The schedule should alternate terms of work and school in approximately equal intervals
About Co-op
About Internships
• Defined as a single work term • Directly related to student’s major/career goals• Typically during the summer but students may participate during
ANY quarter of the year
Why Co-op or Intern?• With Co-op and Internships you get:
– Practical in-depth work experience
– Apply what you learn while working in your field
– Opportunity for career exploration and development
– Experience going through a job search process
– Opportunity to be more competitive in the job search
– Networking
– Co-op certificate at time of graduation (Co-op only)
Why Co-op or Intern?• Differences between a Co-op and Internship:
– Internships usually take place during the summer– Students may accept unpaid internships, however MCD will only post paid
internships– Level of involvement in project depends upon length of internship
– Co-op is structured and supervised academic work lasting multiple quarters– Always paid– Projects and assignments are more involved because you are working for the
same employer– By graduation, you will have 12-18 months of full-time engineering experience
Co-op Students not on Financial Aid
• Tuition Grant Program in 5th Year
• Co-op Grant Details– Successfully complete 4 quarters of Co-op with employer– Receive one quarter of Co-op Grant for each Co-op quarter that took
place during a prior academic quarter– Summer Co-op quarters do NOT count toward earning Co-p Grant
during the fifth year
Traditional ScheduleFALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER
Mid Sept toMid-End Dec.
Jan 2 toMid March
Mid March toMid June
Mid June toMid Sept.
FRESHMANYEAR
School School School INTERNSHIP
SOPHOMOREYEAR
School School School CO-OP
JUNIORYEAR
School SchoolCO-OP (TWO-QUARTER TERM)*Evaluations due EACH quarter
PRE-SENIORYEAR
School CO-OP School CO-OP
SENIORYEAR
CO-OP School (Graduation)
*All academic departments have developed courses around the Traditional Co-op Schedule. However, students may develop a unique schedule with the help of their faculty advisor and Co-op employer.
• Attend Mandatory Orientation Seminar
• Understand Policies and Procedures
• Open PlacePro Account
5. Completed Program
5. Completed Program4. Active4. Active3. Available3. Available2. Interested2. Interested1. Potential 1. Potential
Timing
Activities
Deliverables
• Initial Meeting with Career Development Adviser
• Review/Sign Student Agreement Form
• Resume Review and Revisions
• Final Resume and Approval
• Prepare to research companies
Resume Approval and Cover Letter Review
• Released on PlacePro• Research and Apply to
Companies• Network• Interview• Receive and Evaluate
Offer(s)
Receive & Evaluate Offer(s)
• Transition into Work Environment
• Adjusting to work schedule
• Schedule Changes via petition (co-op only)
Co-op and Internship Evaluations
• Exit Interview (Co-op only)
• Preparation for FT job search and graduation
Exit Interview and Evaluations
Not Working Not Working Not Working
“Released”
Working Working
FEATURES CO-OP INTERNSHIP SERVICE LEARNING RESEARCH
Fulltime student status x x x xNo academic credit x x x xNo tuition for work term x x x xS/U grade x x x xOffered all quarters x x x xAppears on transcript x x x xExperience evaluated by student and Employer x x x xEligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) x xCo-op wages do NOT count toward Federal Financial Aid eligibility x
About Our Employers
• Our Employers: regional, national and international in scope
• Employers represent a number of industries and sectors
• Focus of our program is on Engineering Co-op and Internships
Where Do Students Work?
About PlacePro
• Secure database used by MCD to maintain student and employer information
• PlacePro houses your contact information and your resume• Contains job listings and interview opportunities
• Important to keep your information updated
PlacePro Tips• www.placepro.com
– Access code: nucoopstud (in the PlacePro section of your handbook)
• Login is your first initial, last name and the last 5 digits of your student ID number
• You do not initially have a password
• GPA = 0.0
• Fill out all demographics information under My Profile
• ALWAYS use the following summer for Job Preferences, ie use Su 10
• Try to limit Majors to 1 if possible.
Student Agreement Form
• Keep your PlacePro account current• Once you accept an offer, notify our office immediately• Develop your degree plan (if working during academic quarter)• Inform our office of all work term conditions and changes• Set up quarterly reviews with your advisor• You are expected to participate in an evaluation process
Next Steps• Set up PlacePro (homework)• Schedule an appointment with your advisor
– Call Bradley Baker at 847-491-3366 to schedule this appointment– Appointments can NOT be made via email
• Upcoming Events: – SWE Industry Day – Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010– Co-op Internship Interview Day (Fall) – Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 – Tech Expo – Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011– Co-op Internship Interview Day (Winter) – Thursday, Jan. 20, 2010
• Visit co-op.mccormick.northwestern.edu and click on current students then workshops for up to date information about upcoming events.