Gain Work Experience through the Engineering Co-op Program
Co-op is a great way to get hands-on experience in your field, get paid, and earn credits toward your degree. Unlike an internship, where you are working but not necessarily getting paid or earning credits, Co-op is a structured program with specific requirements for the student and employer.
Offered as two courses, ENGR 321 and ENGR 322, Co-op provides structure to ensure that students gain relevant, meaningful experience.
Employers: See Engineering Co-op Program: The Employer Perspective.
Upcoming Co-op & Employment Events
Find out about workshops, seminars and career events to help you find jobs, prepare for interviews and be a successful employee.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 | 3:00 p.m.
Interviewing Workshop
Students interested in Co-op hone their interviewing skills. A professional who works with Engineering students and employers will help you understand how you appear to the employer during an interview and how to make that appearance work in your favor. If you are unsure about how to answer certain questions in the interview, the etiquette involved, or even how to dress, this workshop will help. A role-play exercise demonstrates effective interview strategies.
Contact: engrcoop@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-1770.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | 1:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Society of Women Engineers Career Fair and Evening with Industry
Career fair during the day (1:00 to 5:30 p.m.) and an awards banquet in the evening (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.). The banquet honors outstanding female students from each of the engineering departments and allows students and recruiters to interact in a casual setting.Location: Husky Union Building (HUB) East and West Ballrooms
Sponsored by: Society of Women Engineers at UW
Registration: SWE registration page
Thursday, January 22, 2009 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Each year thousands of undergraduate and graduate students attend the fair to find out about careers, internships, summer jobs, and co-op opportunities from hundreds of local and national employers. The Diversity Career Fair connects employers in business & industry, non-profits and government agencies to the diverse student populations at the UW. The fair is for all majors (business, engineering, liberal arts and sciences).Location: Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom
Sponsored by: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Association of Black Business Students (ABBS)
Registration: NSBE web site
Friday, January 30, 2009 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair
A career fair specifically for civil and environmental engineering employers, students, and recent graduates.Location: Husky Union Building (HUB) East Ballroom
Sponsored by: Civil & Environmental Engineering department
Registration: CEE website
Employer Contact: ceefair@u.washington.edu.
Student Contact: ceadvice@u.washington.edu
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 | 3:00 p.m.
Making a Good First Impression on the Job
The importance of making a good first impression cannot be overstated. Employers observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language; the impression you make is very difficult to reverse. You might already know what employers value, but how do you convey to them that you have these qualities? This interactive workshop will enhance your confidence, professionalism, and performance.
Contact: Engineering Advising & Diversity Center at engrcoop@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-1770.
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Contact Engineering Co-op
Student Co-op contact:
Ana Wieman
(206) 685-1789
301 Loew Hall
wieman@u.washington.edu
Employer Co-op contact:
Dawn Wiggin
(206) 543-8711
301 Loew Hall