Co-Op Program
 The Temple Engineering Co-op Program is a great opportunity
for you to obtain valuable hands-on engineering
experience. Co-op students’ paid, on-the-job assignments
allow you to work with a variety of engineering professionals.
You will:
- explore an array of engineering career options.
- gain real work experience with high-profile
employers, giving you an advantage when
entering the full-time engineering job market.
- develop in-depth relationships with co-op
employers who—experience shows—are
ultimately more likely to hire you.
- work as a paid employee in your chosen
profession while a student.
The Co-op Sequence
The Temple Engineering Co-op Program is a
five-year program. Beginning in the second
semester of your sophomore year, you will alternate
semesters of classroom study with semesters
of full-time professional employment as a
co-op student. You will complete four cycles of work experience that last four to five months
each, depending on the length of each semester.
YEAR |
SUMMER |
FALL |
SPRING |
1 |
|
Study |
Study |
2 |
|
Study |
Co-Op 1 |
3 |
Study |
Co-Op 2 |
Study |
4 |
Co-Op 3 |
Study |
Study |
5 |
Co-Op 4 |
Study |
Study |
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is based on a gpa of at least 2.5,
an interview and placement availability. You must have
sophomore or second-year standing in the College of
Engineering. Transfer students must complete at least 12
credits at Temple University before they are eligible.
Before formal admission to the program, you will complete
several workshops to help you make the transition to the
professional world. These workshops include information on
resume writing, interviewing skills and workplace etiquette.
FAQ:
 Where could I work?
We’ll make the best match possible between your interests,
abilities and available jobs More than 80 percent of
our co-op students work in the Delaware Valley region.
But there are many opportunities throughout the U.S.
What could I do on a co-op assignment?
Co-op students perform many of the same tasks as entry-level
engineering professionals, but at a level appropriate
to their engineering educational status. Your assignments
might range from surveying to database management,
AutoCad work, assisting a project engineer, creating
mechanical parts or working on circuits and program
design. It all depends on your major, your abilities and
the needs of your current employer.
How much could I earn?
Wages will be determined by your co-op employer. Co-op
students earn, on average, between $1,900 and $2,500 per
month. Just as starting salaries vary significantly by
discipline, so do co-op earnings. During the entire program you could earn approximately $22,800 to $40,000.
Co-op Forms
Contact Information
For more information, or to sign up for the Temple Engineering Co-op Program, please contact:
Terri Martin
Director of Recruitment and Co-Op program
(215) 204-6988
Terri.Martin@temple.edu
Employers who would like information on the Temple Engineering Co-op program, please click here
|
