Career Success Guide

Career Services - Co-op & Internship Program

CO-OP & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM What is the Cooperative Education & Internship Program? The Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) at UW-Stout integrates career related work experience with academic coursework. CEIP is centrally coordinated through the Career Services office in cooperation with the academic departments of the university. The Co-op and Internship Program supports UW-Stout’s polytechnic designation by providing students the opportunity to experience an active and applied focus on learning in their professional field. The success of CEIP is based on a framework of collaborative partnerships between employers, students, and the university.

professional position with their co-op or internship employer. Co-op and Internship Partners More than 600 companies and agencies partner with the Co-op and Internship Program at UW-Stout. Students may generate a position themselves with help from Career Services. Register at Career Services or ceip.uwstout.edu

Program Benefits • Build your professional network • Apply your knowledge to a real world of work • Gain confidence in your skills and abilities • Build a stronger resume • Strengthen your career readiness skills • Possible position in place before graduating (many students receive a job offer from their employer) How do I find a co-op or internship position? Use this guide and the Career Services office to conduct an effective job search. Evaluation of Work Experiences Both the university and the on-site supervisor evaluate the student’s performance while professors assign grades. Long-Range Impact Co-op and internship professors must be included in all phases of planning and completing the work experience to ensure that program requirements are met. Lengthy or multiple experiences usually extend the time required to earn a four-year degree. The experience often provides a competitive edge in the job market. 33% of graduates who enroll in CEIP go on to accept a

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Report your position on co-op & internship portal

Verify position details

Complete online co-op & internship orientation

Complete online application & obtain faculty approval

Make it official! We will enroll you via Access Stout

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