Co-op for Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Several cooperative assignments are available to the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (MIT) students. Qualified students who wish to gain valuable on-the-job experience while earning money to offset educational expenses may combine classroom study with practical experience through alternate one-year industrial assignments and full-time campus work. Students continue to be enrolled in the University and to enjoy the privileges of students while on work assignments away from campus.

Benefits to the Student

Benefits to the Employer

On-the-job training

Resume builder

Selection criteria for employers

Chance to try out a career

Networking

Income potential now and later

Work ethic promoted

Opportunity to select employers of choice

Entry barrier for some industries

Confidence builder

Practical application of school work

Enhances self esteem

Identifies career path

Reality check

Prepares for first year of work

Try corporate culture

Job offer

Promotion opportunity

Part-time staffing for specific projects, peak times, and low- priority, high-impact projects

Lowers labor costs with highly qualified people

New ideas and enthusiasm

Good public relations

Community service

Recruiting tool/name recognition on campus

Good training for future employees

Lowers long term costs

Retention

Improves morale of permanent employees

Motivational

Leadership/supervisory opportunity

Develops relationships with career centers

Develops relationships with faculty through research projects and advice

Develops training programs for existing employees at universities where relationships exist

Forces company to develop hiring procedures, goal setting, and on-going learning/training opportunities

For further information about co-op programs, please consult the Office of Career Services