|
Procedure for Participation in the
UIC Engineering Co-op Program
Program Benefits:
- Free service to all COE students
- Access to internships from local and national employers
- Resume Reviews, Mock Interviews, Workshops, Networking, Salary Negotiation, ENGR 289, etc. Build your resume NOW!!
Eligibility:
All College of Engineering students are eligible to register with the Engineering Career Center.
International
Students
- In addition to the above guidelines, approval to work from the UIC Office of International Students as well as the College of Engineering Co-op & Internship Office is required. For students on F-1 status, see International Students links below.
Registration Procedures for All Students
-
Attend a COE Internship Preparation/Registration Workshop OR Schedule an appointment with a staff member of the Engineering Career Center for resume review and overview/authorization of www.uiccareers.com .
- Once your resume is approved, complete your personal/academic profile and upload your resume in Word or PDF format onto www.uiccareers.com .
- Log in regularly to view and apply for positions.
Links for International Students
Office of International Services:
www.ois.uic.edu/
College of Engineering:
Regulations for international students on F-1 visas
Note: All processing is initiated through the UIC Office of International Students and routed through the College of Engineering Co-op & Internship Office.
For further information on policies and procedures, feel free to contact the Director of the Engineering Career Center at 312/996-2311.
"My Co-op rotation honed my problem-solving
and communication skills. I really learned how to manage my time,
and balance work, recreation and my other personal responsibilities."
--UIC
Computer Engineering major
"My Co-op experience greatly influenced my career path,
and I would recommend the program to any serious student who would like to learn
more about their chosen field."
--UIC
Civil Engineering major
"The first day on the job, I was
given my own cubicle, computer, and a phone line. At that moment,
and for the first time in my life, I felt like an engineer."
--UIC
Civil Engineering major
"My supervisors and superiors made
every effort to allow me to learn as much as I could, and provided
me with a rewarding work experience."
--UIC
Mechanical Engineering major
|