2133 Sheridan Road, Ford Engineering Design Center Main Phone: 847-491-3366

1. ProgramsWalter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Engineering Internship ProgramEngineering Projects in Service LearningUndergraduate Engineering Research Experience 2133 Sheridan Road, Ford Engineering Design Center Main Phone: 847-491-3366 www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/co-op

2. Objectives • Learn more about our programs • Introduction to Co-op and Internships • Timeline • Student Agreement • PlacePro and next steps

3. 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

4. About the Program Your Advisors: • Thy Nguyen, Associate Director – Advises computer science, computer, electrical, mechanical • Melina Barona, Assistant Director – Advises biomedical, chemical, materials science • Helen Oloroso, Assistant Dean and Director – Advises civil, environmental • Stephen Tilley, Assistant Director – Advises chemical, applied math, MaDE

5. About the Program Administrative Staff: • Michelle Bledsoe, Employer Coordinator • Bradley Baker, Student Coordinator

6. 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 (not job) 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

7. Guidelines and Requirements • A minimum of 12 months (four quarters) of work with the same employer • Schedule should have at least one SIX MONTH (two quarter) work term, in order to provide a more in-depth experience for the student and greater productivity for the employer • The schedule must alternate terms of work and school in approximately equal intervals 4. For International Students (F-1 visa status), the Co-op Program is recognized at NU as Curricular Practical Training (CPT) About Co-op

8. 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 • For International Students (F-1 visa status), the Engineering Internship Program is recognized at NU as Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

9. 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)

10. Why Co-op or Intern? • Differences between a co-op and internship: • Internships usually take place during the summer • May be paid or unpaid • Level of involvement in project depends upon length of internship • Graduate in four years • 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, youwill have 12-18 months of full-time engineering experience

11. Co-op Grant Information • Co-op students do not pay tuition or fees for quarters working on Co-op or internship • 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

12. Traditional Schedule *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.

13. 1.Potential 2.Interested 3. Available 4. Active • Completed Program Not Working Not Working Not Working “Released” Working Working • Attend Mandatory Orientation Seminar • Understand Policies and Procedures • Open PlacePro Account Timing Activities • Initial Meeting with Career Development Adviser • Review/Sign Student Agreement Form • Resume Review and Revisions • Final Resume and Approval • Prepare to research companies • Released on PlacePro • Research and Apply to Companies • Network • Interview • Receive and Evaluate Offer(s) • Transition into Work Environment • Adjusting to work schedule • Schedule Changes via petition (co-op only) • Exit Interview (Co-op only) • Preparation for FT job search and graduation Deliverables • Co-op and Internship Evaluations • Exit Interview and Evaluations • Resume Approval and Cover Letter Review • Receive & Evaluate Offer(s)

14. 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

15. 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

16. About PlacePro • Secure database used by MCD to maintain student and employer information • Important to keep your information updated

17. 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.

18. Next Steps • Set up your PlacePro Account (homework assignment) • 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: • Visit co-op.mccormick.northwestern.edu and click on current students then workshops for up to date information about upcoming events.