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Orientation to the Cooperative Education Program at Rensselaer

Orientation to the Cooperative Education Program at Rensselaer. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Career Development Center DCC Suite 209. Rensselaer’s Definition of Co-op. Experiential learning experience Related to career interests Integrated in program of study. Benefits of Co-op.

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Orientation to the Cooperative Education Program at Rensselaer

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  1. Orientation to the Cooperative Education Program at Rensselaer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Career Development Center DCC Suite 209

  2. Rensselaer’s Definition of Co-op • Experiential learning experience • Related to career interests • Integrated in program of study

  3. Benefits of Co-op • Apply skills – gain experience • Test career choices • Earn money • Live in new area • Break from class, homework, tests • Interview experience • Professional relationships

  4. What Do Students Have to Say About Co-op? Tim Bennett, Computer & Systems Engineering “…combine knowledge from school with teamwork and social skills. It has helped me grow by leaps and bounds with future interviews.” “…an amazing experience overall.” Alicia Hidalgo, Biomedical Engineering “I will [be] more prepared for my career.” “I cannot explain how valuable co-op has been.” AnikaBracero, Management “As a co-op, I was given…more complex tasks…” “The best thing about my co-op…was working with people at all levels…”

  5. Requirements Undergraduate Students • Freshman year completed • At least 12 credits remaining Good academic standing minimum 2.0 GPA Work minimum 2 terms

  6. Requirements Graduate Students • Faculty advisor permission • One semester remaining Good academic standing minimum 3.2 GPA Work minimum of 1 term

  7. International Students • Department of Homeland Security – 9 months residency required for students on F-1 visa allowed to work • International Student Services, CDC, and academic advisor must “authorize” employment • Employment subject to visa and employment restrictions

  8. How\Where to Find Co-op • Joblink (on campus interviews or job postings) • Activate account - $5 registration fee • Upload resume • Rensselaer career fair – fall and spring • Employer websites • Additional resources • Hoovers.com • Vault.com • Monster.com • Careerbuilder.com

  9. Once you’ve accepted… • Attend co-op briefing • Schedule through Joblink • Receive Co-op Guide • Upon return, attend co-op debriefing • Submit Co-op Work Report • Note: Registered as full-time student on SIS while on co-op

  10. Financial Aid • Income earned on Co-op could potentially affect following years’ aid package • Complete Living Expense Worksheet • Everything except Merit awards could be affected

  11. Housing • Need to sublet your room? • Popular housing sites: • Apartmentguide.com • Rent.net • Craigslist.com • Apartments.com • Citysearch.com

  12. Program Statistics 2007-2008 • 211 undergraduates • 26 states • 146 employers • 17 majors • Undergrad. average pay rate: $18-20/hr. • Wages up to $30/hr. • Graduate pay rate: up to $50/hr.

  13. Top Employers

  14. Words of Advice • PLAN AHEAD!! • Review 4 year class schedule • Work with academic advisors • Be proactive!

  15. Questions? Schedule appointment at CDC or attend Counselor “walk- in” hours Cooperative Education…Your Future at Work! Diana Leis Delker, Co-op Director leisdd@rpi.edu Michelle Pelersi, Co-op Marketing Assistant pelerm@rpi.edu

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