Student Internships
MECOP is focused on providing training and development for the next generation of professionals through paid internships. These internships are aligned with university coursework to minimize the extension of time to complete degrees while maximizing the time to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world projects in industry. MECOP strives to continue it's growth with a student-first focus, balanced by industry members' needs for upcoming generations of professionals.
Benefits
- Real work experience
- Two paid six-month internships
- Opportunity to experience two different work environments, management styles etc.
- Exposure and connections some of the Northwest's best companies
- Interact with professionals in your discipline
- Gain "insider" career choice knowledge
- Learn academic and personal strengths and weaknesses from experience
- Make more informed course selections
- Finance all or a major portion of your education
- Develop the ability to understand and grasp course content upon return to the University
- Develop maturity, confidence, enthusiasm and a higher starting salary
Testimonials
View all student testimonialsMy job is to provide on-site computer support while fielding a system upgrade to the Solidworks software package currently in use. The company got an employee that is knowledgeable in a field they needed and dedicated to the project without taking valuable staff away from projects they are better suited to and I got experience fielding a system, evaluating hardware and software upgrades, working with a team of busy professionals and planning and working to a deadline.
Participating Universities
Participating Student Disciplines
The following table denotes all participating disciplines and the universities they are currently qualified to participate through.
| Discipline | OSU | OT | PSU | UP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Disciplines (MECOP) | ||||
| Bioengineering (BioE) | Pilot* | |||
| Chemical Engineering (ChE) | ||||
| Environmental Engineering (EnvE) | ||||
| Industrial Engineering (IE) | ||||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MfgET) | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) | ||||
| Electronics and Software Disciplines (MECOP) | ||||
| Computer Engineering (CpE) | ||||
| Computer Science (CS) | ||||
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | ||||
| Civil Disciplines (CECOP) | ||||
| Civil Engineering (CE) | ||||
| Surveying (Surv) | ||||
| Business Disciplines (MECOP) | ||||
| Accounting (Acct) | ||||
| Business Analytics (BA) | Pilot* | Pilot* | ||
| Information Systems (IS) | ||||
| Marketing (Mkt) | ||||
| Project Management (PrMgt) | ||||
| Supply Chain And Logistics Management (SCLM) | Pilot* | |||
How to Apply as a Student
Students are selected into the program through two screening processes. First, applicants are screened academically by their university's advising department. This is to ensure students are on track to take upper-division courses necessary for an internship. Following screening an in person interview will be facilitated by company members representatives within the program. The goal of this screening is to make every effort to ensure that the students are qualified and ready for future internship placement.
Am I ready to apply?
Other Important Information & Considerations:
- Coursework Requirements
- Participating Disciplines
- Internship Timeframes
- Insurance Coverage
- Loans and Scholarship Opportunities
- Relocating for your internships
How to Apply
Fill out an Application FormWhat happens after I fill out my application?
Other information regarding the application process, including interview information can be found at the link below:
Selection interview informationQuestions?
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