Choose Ohio First: Engineering Co-op

Upper Division Only

In today's competitive job market, employers and looking for experience coupled with a college education.  Co-ops allow the student to gain work experience through a relationship with the college and the employer, allowing them to explore different career opportunities.  They are able to try new areas of professional experience and develop and apply communication skills.  It is a win-win situation where both student and employer have the opportunity to determine if there is a good fit.  In addition, the student can earn money to help pay for his or her education. 

This Upper Division Engineering Co-op track allows students majoring in the engineering or computer science disciplines to secure a co-op through the Washkewicz College of Engineering Fenn Co-op program.  The Fenn Co-op program is a structured, academic program that integrates classroom studies with paid, productive real-life work experiences.  Students may complete up to four semesters of co-op that often results in employment with government agencies, industrial manufacturers, consulting firms and other private engineering enterprises. 

Benefits

Students receive many benefits by entering the engineering professional while still in school through a co-op program such as: 

• Linking classroom and workplace;
• Peer mentoring
• Direct contact with engaged faculty;
• Co-op Scholarship opportunities;
• Networking opportunities with future employers; and
• Earning academic credit and certificate of completion upon graduation 

For More Information Contact:

Nolan Holland, Ph.D.
(216) 687-2572
n.holland1@csuohio.edu