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Student Summary of the Co-op Process
- Contact the Co-op Office to make an appointment.
- Meet with assigned co-op coordinator and find out about the
co-op program.
- Put together co-op file (resume, transcript, student agreement
form, long range schedule).
- Review current job descriptions, research internship and co-op job
interests, and stay current by keeping in contact with your co-op coordinator.
- Contact the co-op coordinator when interested in applying
for a particular job.
- The co-op coordinator submits your application materials to
the employer(s).
- The employer or the Co-op Office will contact you if the employer
is interested in setting up an interview. (Your interview may be on the phone,
on campus, or at the work site.)
- After the interview, send thank you notes to your interviewers.
- The employer will contact you and let you know the outcome of the interview.
- If you are made a job offer, you should let employers know your decision
within three days.
- Once offered a position, contact the Co-op Office and let
your coordinator know that you have gotten a job. Provide your coordinator
with your supervisor's name and contact information. Also, provide other
requested information about your job, your current address, etc.
- Sign up for the co-op work experience course-Co-op 001.
- If you will be an alternating co-op student or full-time intern,
contact UTC Financial Aid and the UTC Housing Office to make any necessary
arrangements.
- Go to work.
- Contact the Co-op Office with any questions or problems.
- In 2nd or 3rd month of your job, contact your co-op coordinator
to set up a work site visit.
- Submit a work report to the Co-op Office by Reading Day each
semester that you work.
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