You earn a future when you earn a

You earn a future when you earn a degree!

WHO are the best candidates for success via co-op? Desired character traits: • Respectful, Humble, Optimistic • Hard Working, Teachable Spirit • Personal Responsibility, Curiosity • Ability to Overcome Obstacles • Disciplined, Self Motivated, Determined • Ethical, Perseverance, Fire for Learning • Exhibit Initiative & Preparation • Risk Taker, Adventuresome

WHAT is Cooperative Education? • Academic Program – involves alternating terms between school and work (work is related to your field of study) • Balances School & Work • Balances Theory & Practice • 1 year (12 months) of professional work experience. . . @ a minimum

WHAT is Cooperative Education? • A “different” way of going to college – outstanding preparation for future – inconvenience now for future benefit$ – “. . . a difference that makes a difference” Dr. Gerald E. Halpin Professor Emeritus Auburn University - College of Education

Typical Work / School Co-Op Alternation Plans School Term Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan E 1 st Year - Fall School School 1 st Year - Spring School School 1 st Year - Summer Work 1 * * 2 nd Year - Fall School Work 1 School 2 nd Year - Spring Work 2 School Work 1 School 2 nd Year - Summer School Work 2 School Work 1 * 3 rd Year - Fall Work 3 School Work 2 School Work 1 3 rd Year - Spring School Work 3 School Work 2 School 3 rd Year - Summer * * Work 3 School Work 2 4 th Year - Fall School Work 3 School 4 th Year - Spring School Work 3 4 th Year - Summer * * * 5 th Year - Fall School School 5 th Year - Spring School School * Optional Term(s) - Extra Co-Op Work Term(s), Internship(s), Study-Abroad, Summer Job(s), etc.

WHO can participate? • Approx. 750 students • 27 different curricula (Art – Zoology are possible) • 2. 20 / 4. 00 gpa (C+ average) to qualify • Freshman - late Sophomore start must have enough time left in school to work 1 calendar year (3 semesters)

WHO can participate? • 93 % are in the College of Engineering • 24 % of AU Engineering students graduate from the Co. Op Program (5 most recent years)

WHEN can students begin? • Freshman – after 2 nd semester (Summer @ end of Freshman year) • Transfer - 2 nd semester @ Auburn • Program is designed for students to begin @ end of Freshman year (as late as end of Sophomore year)

WHERE do AU co-ops work? • 188 active employers – small to Fortune 500 – examples: ADTRAN, Alabama Power, Chevron, Georgia-Pacific, KIA, Honda, International Paper, Mercedes-Benz, L-3 Communications, Toyota, Verizon, etc. • Industry - Business - Government • 90 % work within 200 miles of AU (weekend driving distance)

WHERE do AU co-ops work? • 30 % work w/in commuting distance Auburn. . Opelika. . Tallassee. . Columbus, GA. . . West Point, GA. . La. Grange, GA. . . Montgomery. . . Prattville. . 0 miles 7 miles 25 miles 35 miles 45 miles 55 miles 60 miles

WHY should students co-op? • $ for school $17. 65 / hr. avg. for Sophomores $19. 15 / hr. avg. for Juniors $20. 70 / hr. avg. for Seniors

WHY should students co-op? • “Test Drive” your career • Improve Technical Skills • Develop Teamwork, Interpersonal & Communication skills (non-technical) • Break from school. . . pace yourself • Engineering vs. Engineering Education

WHY should students co-op? • Become a “First Round Draft Choice” @ graduation (max job opportunities) • Higher starting $alarie$ @ graduation • Enhanced Education • Improve Technical & Non-Technical skills • Offer more to potential employers than your competition. . . Thus, be more attractive to employers

HOW do I become involved? • Get an early start – The longer we know you, the better we can assist you. • Co-Op Registration Process – register with program & interview with employers – Freshman - 2 nd term @ AU – Transfer student - 1 st term @ AU

HOW do I become involved? 2 -28 -19 10 -03 -19

HOW do I become involved? • Co-Op Interview Day – 2 times / year (Fall & Spring semesters) – 50 -100 employers per day – 1 -14 interviews in one day – Employers are focused. . . on hiring co-ops – Proven AU Co-Op employer partners

“Restaurant Style” interviewing

Additional Information about Co-Op • Largest Co-Op Program in the State of Alabama • 3. 19 avg. gpa • Class Registration - Priority 1 status • Co-Op diploma @ graduation • Website: www. auburn. edu/co-op

Additional Information about Co-Op • Fulltime student status during work semesters – Parent’s Health Insurance – Student Loan payback – Co-Op Registration fee. . . $100. 00 each work semester instead of tuition • Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Co-Op – Works very well together

You earn a future when you earn a degree!