Co-op Employer Commitments and Requirements

The Engineering Co-op Program has established the following commitments and requirements to ensure a positive experience for all Co-op partners including employers, students, and faculty.

The Partnership

We require all Co-op employers to:

Agree to the UW Engineering Co-op Program Employer Code of Ethics.
Prepare a written offer letter to the student with a copy to the Engineering Co-op Office. Offer letters should include start and end dates, pay rate, benefits, a brief position description, and whether the company will pay the student's Co-op fee.
Pay the student employee. See salary statistics for averages and wage ranges.
Ensure that the work includes at least 50% engineering-related duties.
Employ the student for three to nine months.

Mentorship Expectations

Co-op employers should provide the student with a dedicated mentor and or supervisor to guide them through their experience:

The role of a supervisor is to work directly with the student to develop and monitor their project goals and work performance.
The supervisor should work alongside the student to develop a goal setting plan during the first two weeks of the experience.
The supervisor is required to complete a final employee performance evaluation and review this with the students and share the document with the Engineering Co-op Program.

Communication

Communication between employer, student, and the Engineering Co-op Program is a critical component to a successful work experience.

You must notify the Co-op office once a hire has been finalized. The Co-op office will set up a meeting with the student to register them for the Co-op course and prepare them for their work experience.

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Contact Us

Ana Wieman
(206) 685-1789
330 Loew Hall
wieman@uw.edu

Roy Chan
(206) 685-0385
336 Loew Hall
engrcoop@uw.edu

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