INTRODUCTION TO

INTERNSHIP AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Raquel Armstrong, Director of ICEP & Assistant Director of Career Services

Office Location: 424 Frazer - UF Village

Phone Number: 419-434-6772

Internship and Cooperative Education Programs assists in enabling students to acquire “hands on” work experience directly related to their degree or career interest.  Many opportunities are offered locally, regionally and nationally.  Students may consider three work experience models:

·                    Internship – A full-time or part-time project oriented assignment that lasts for one semester and is usually for pay.  Academic credit towards graduation may be available.

·                    Cooperative Education – An assignment that last for at least two semesters, often alternating semesters at work with semesters at school.  Competitive salaries are awarded and academic credit may be available.

·                    Degree Related Work/Summer Experience – An assignment for pay that is not available for academic credit and terms of employment are between the employer and the student.

The University’s Internship and Cooperative Education Programs (ICEP) introduces students to the application phase, communicates with them while on assignment, and tries to place students in increasingly demanding positions.  Our ICEP staff assists students in resume preparation, resume referrals to employers, and interviewing strategies.  Internship/Co-op experience allows students to gain practical knowledge that will complement classroom learning and increase marketability for internship/co-op placement.