Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne Cooperative Education
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Learn more about University Programs That Provide Work Experience in the U.S.A Frequently Asked Questions
Key Major | Future Job Possibilities | Sample Co-Op Companies |
Mechanical Engineering | Automotive, Robotics, Supply Chain Management | Goodyear, General Motors, BAE Systems |
Business | Real Estate, Finance, International Business | Northwestern Mutual, Lincoln Financial Group, Biomet |
Electrical Engineering | Semiconductors, Biomedical Engineering, Wide Area Networks | Northrop Grumman, UPS, Exelis |
U.S. News & World Report recognized Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne in the following categories:
• Among “Best Undergraduate Business Programs”
• Among “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (at schools where Doctorate not offered)”
• Among “Regional Universities (Midwest)”
• #129 Best Nursing School (Graduate School Rankings)
• #149 Public Affairs (Graduate School Rankings)
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Benefits
Cooperative Education is an academic training program involving partnerships between students, employers and IPFW. Students have an opportunity to apply classroom theory to an actual employment setting.
An IPFW Co-op can help you:
• Pay for college
• Develop self-confidence and professionalism
• Establish employment references
• Create realistic career expectations
All positons are paid a competitive wage and students may receive academic credit. Employers provide outstanding co-op opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science and the Doermer School of Business.
Requirements
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Freshmen academic requirements completed
• Working on 4 year degree
• Departments may have additional criteria
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Please Note:While you will build your resume and gain many professional skills during your co-op or internship, participating in a co-op or internship does not guarantee employment. Sample companies and future job possibilities are intended to highlight possible outcomes.