Student Internships

MECOP is focused on providing training and development for the next generation of professionals through paid internships. These internships are aligned with university coursework to minimize the extension of time to complete degrees while maximizing the time to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world projects in industry. MECOP strives to continue it's growth with a student-first focus, balanced by industry members' needs for upcoming generations of professionals.

Benefits

Real work experience
Two paid six-month internships
Opportunity to experience two different work environments, management styles etc.
Exposure and connections some of the Northwest's best companies
Interact with professionals in your discipline
Gain "insider" career choice knowledge
Learn academic and personal strengths and weaknesses from experience
Make more informed course selections
Finance all or a major portion of your education
Develop the ability to understand and grasp course content upon return to the University
Develop maturity, confidence, enthusiasm and a higher starting salary

Testimonials

My job is to provide on-site computer support while fielding a system upgrade to the Solidworks software package currently in use. The company got an employee that is knowledgeable in a field they needed and dedicated to the project without taking valuable staff away from projects they are better suited to and I got experience fielding a system, evaluating hardware and software upgrades, working with a team of busy professionals and planning and working to a deadline.

Steven Munn, Intern

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Participating Universities

Participating Student Disciplines

The following table denotes all participating disciplines and the universities they are currently qualified to participate through.

Discipline	OSU	OT	PSU	UP
Manufacturing Disciplines (MECOP)
Bioengineering (BioE)	Pilot*
Chemical Engineering (ChE)
Environmental Engineering (EnvE)
Industrial Engineering (IE)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MfgET)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
Electronics and Software Disciplines (MECOP)
Computer Engineering (CpE)
Computer Science (CS)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Civil Disciplines (CECOP)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Surveying (Surv)
Business Disciplines (MECOP)
Accounting (Acct)
Information Systems (IS)
Marketing (Mkt)
Project Management (PrMgt)
Supply Chain And Logistics Management (SCLM)	Pilot*

* Pilot Disciplines - These disciplines are in a trial phase for their university. MECOP's Board of Directors reviews pilot programs annually to determine if a pilot should be discontinued or fully implemented. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, stable/increasing industry demand and stable/increasing student supply. Students in pilot disciplines are only required to do one internship, with the option for a second if they have time before graduation. Juniors and seniors can apply within pilot groups.

How to Apply as a Student

Students are selected into the program through two screening processes. First, applicants are screened academically by their university's advising department. This is to ensure students are on track to take upper-division courses necessary for an internship. Following screening an in person interview will be facilitated by company members representatives within the program. The goal of this screening is to make every effort to ensure that the students are qualified and ready for future internship placement.

Am I ready to apply?

Other Important Information & Considerations:

How to Apply

Fill out an Application Form

What happens after I fill out my application?

Other information regarding the application process, including interview information can be found at the link below:

Selection interview information

Questions?

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is not answered please either fill out our Contact Form or call us at (541) 360-0401.

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