2015 MSOE

Career-related Work Experience Through Internships

Internships have been available through hundreds of companies. A partial list includes: Accenture Affiliated Engineers Astronautics ATI Ladish Co. Brady Corp.

Typically, 80 to 85 percent of our seniors have internship work experiences. These opportunities become available through the Career Services Department, faculty referrals and contacts made by students. Internships help create a bridge between the classroom and the workplace and provide a skillbuilding experienced-based learning opportunity. Work experiences help students to further define his/her career goals, develop additional skills and become work ready. Eligible students should: • Have completed their sophomore year (some opportunities may be open to freshmen) • Be in good academic standing Interns: • May work full time in the summer and/or part time during the school year • As a general rule, are paid by employers for their work • May earn academic credit at the discretion of the respective academic chairperson* • May receive written performance evaluations at the end of each work period (these are between the employer and the intern student) *Must be arranged prior to beginning internship The Career Services Department will: • Promote internships to companies and students • Refer candidates’ resumes in response to company requests

Caterpillar Inc. C.G. Schmidt Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Compaq Computer

Cooper Power Systems Dedicated Computing Direct Supply Froedtert Hospital Greenheck Fan Corp. Harley-Davidson Co. Johnson Controls Inc. Kain Energy Corp. KJWW Engineering Magnetek Corp. Midwest Generation Modine Manufacturing Co. Northwestern Mutual Oshkosh Corp. Plexus Corp. Rexnord-Falk Rockwell Automation Rockwell Collins United Conveyor Corp. UPS

• Post job opportunities • Advise candidates on – ◦ Self-directed searches ◦ Cover letters ◦ Resumes ◦ Interviewing skills The Candidate’s Responsibilities: • Post resume on Career Net • Cover letters • Interview preparation • Do a self-directed search

Walsh Construction Zenith Electronics

• Check Career Net, job books and bulletin boards • Keep the Career Services Department informed of progress

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