Cooperative Education

Students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science can gain highly impactful work experience before graduating by participating in the cooperative education.

Electrical Engineering students are encouraged to participate in the cooperative education (co-op) program.

The cooperative education (co-op) program allows students to learn and earn at the same time, and the table below shows how. 在五年内, a co-op student will have worked four semesters and studied for eight while earning a bachelor's degree.

Students will benefit in several ways through the co-op program. Employers have an opportunity to hire students as prospective employees, and students can weigh their options before entering the workforce. Co-op students typically receive a higher salary offer upon graduation compared to those not in the co-op program. Graduates are also frequently offered long-term employment opportunities.

Electrical Engineering students in the co-op program have a wide range of employers to choose from. Employers are located in the tri-state region, or students may choose one closer to their hometown. Previous employers have included:

• 美国铝业
• 波音公司
• Delco Corporation
• General Electric
• Intel Corporation
• NWSC起重机
• Vectren Energy Delivery
• Whirlpool Corporation
• Wright-Patterson AFB

For more information about the University's Cooperative Education Program, please visit the Center for Career Development.

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Students can also benefit from semester-long, full-time professional work experiences through internships. Most are paid positions, and students gain valuable work experience while earning money for college during the summer. Nearly all students complete a summer internship.

Previous employers have included:

• CIHOLAS公司.
• 杜克能源公司
• General Motors
• Kimball 国际
• Lockheed Martin
• 奔驰
• Oncology and Hematology Associates
• PCI Incorporated
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana