The Cooperative Education and Internship Program

The Engineering Cooperative and Internship Program gives UIC engineering students the opportunity to gain practical work experience while they are still students. The Engineering Co-op/Internship Office helps students find full time or part time engineering employment before graduation.

Participating employers, many located throughout the Chicago area, provide employment opportunities in all fields of engineering. Small manufacturers, global corporations, and government agencies look to UIC students for expertise in solving their unique problems.

There are a substantial number of opportunities for qualified engineering students interested in obtaining relevant work experience. The Co-op Office matches employer requirements with student skills, abilities, interests, and background.

Students:

• Students interested in the program should go to the Students page for more information and to fill out an application.
• Students with active applications should go to the Students page for information on updating their application and information regarding ENGR 289.

Employers:

• Employers interested in being involved with the UIC Co-op program should go to the Employers page for information and application forms.
• Employers currently involved with the UIC Co-op program should go to Employers page for update & feedback forms.

Questions? Go to the Frequently Asked Questions page to find more details or Contact us.

"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

"Our UIC Co-op student learned quickly and thoroughly, worked well independently & with others, and showed excellent judgment when it came to problem solving."

--Project Engineer, Electromotive Division, General Motors