Engineering Co-op & Internship Program Employer Commitments and Requirements
The Engineering Co-op & Internship Program has established the following commitments and requirements to ensure a positive experience for all Program partners including employers, students, and faculty.
The Partnership
We require all employers working with The Program to:
- Agree to the UW Engineering Engineering Co-op & Internship Program Employer Code of Ethics.
- Prepare a written offer letter to the student with a copy to the Engineering Co-op & Internship 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.
- Ensure that the work includes at least 50% engineering-related duties.
- Employ the student for at least three.
Mentorship Expectations
Employers working with The Program 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 & Internship Program.
Communication
Communication between employer, student, and the Engineering Co-op & Internship Program is a critical component to a successful work experience.
You must notify the Engineering Co-op & Internship office once a hire has been finalized. The Engineering Co-op & Internship Office will set up a meeting with the student to register them for The Program's course and prepare them for their work experience.
Log-in to your Employer Engineering Co-op & Internship Account
Contact Engineering Co-op
Ana Wieman,
Engineering Co-op & Internship Program
(206) 685-1789
330 Loew Hall
wieman@uw.edu
Roy Chan,
Engineering Co-op & Internship Program
(206) 685-0385
336 Loew Hall
engrcoop@uw.edu