Transcript 2014 MECOP Process
MECOP
Internship Program
M ultiple E ngineering C o O p P rogram Unique to OSU Engineering 5-year degree with two 6-month internships Most universities have one 3-6 month internship (if any) Best of both worlds University for technical/theoretical background Selected industries for practical, state-of-the art applications
MECOP Internship Program
MECOP Interns Experience real work on real projects Develop a network of industry contacts Develop a great-looking résumé Get paid Get confident Most MECOP interns have a job offer before graduation Many are hired by MECOP companies where they intern Start job with a year of experience Level-2 on the pay scale
MECOP Internship Program
Over 100 companies participate Large: Intel, IBM, Boeing, etc.
Not-so-large: EWEB, Willamette Valley, etc.
https://www.mecopinc.org/industry members Pay is 70% - 75% of starting employee pay $18,000 - $24,000 for each 6-month internship Additional benefits
Typical Schedule
Sophomore Apply ( Deadline is April 10, 2014 ) Must also apply to pro-school Selection Interview (May 22) Notification (July ~30) Junior Fall 2014, Winter 2015: Take courses Placement Interview (January 2015) Spring, Summer 2015: First Internship Senior 1 Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016: Capstone Project & other courses Summer, Fall 2016: Second internship Senior 2: Finish courses, graduate (Winter 2017 ?)
MECOP Internship Program
Getting a MECOP internship Fulfill requirements to apply for CS-Pro Apply to MECOP at the same time as CS-Pro Selection interview (Spring of Sophomore year) Fulfill additional course requirements (Fall/Winter of Junior year) Placement interview (Winter of Junior year) Placement is via “draft lottery”
MECOP Summary
Two 6-month internships Junior year: Spring-Summer After first senior year: Summer-Fall A year of real work experience Excellent pay ($18,000 - $24,000 for each 6 month internship) Build your professional network and résumé Enhanced employment opportunities Most have job offers before graduation Start the search with one year of experience
MECOP Applications are due
April 10, 2014
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The application template is on the MECOP website ( https://www.mecopinc.org/ ).
In addition to the on-line application submittal, required materials include two printed copies of the application two copies of unofficial transcripts one copy of the student agreement Mailed or delivered to the MECOP office in Corvallis. Mailing address is on the website.
Students who pass the application pre-screen will be notified by the MECOP office in early May.
Questions?
Visit https://www.mecopinc.org/ View this presentation and/or contact me at http://web.engr.oregonstate.edu/~parhammj