Co-Op/Internship
DeVry University Career Services encourages all students to obtain an internship to gain "real world" experience before graduation. Some of our degree programs offer academic credit for internships. Internships can be part-time or full-time, and flexible based on the needs of the employer and the schedule of the student.
The co-op/internship program is a "self-directed" job search program. Self-directed means any student can search for internships and respond to the leads. Follow-up through a second fax, email or phone call is advised.
DeVry works aggressively to secure co-op and internship positions and refer students to these leads. Because employment opportunities depend on local business conditions, DeVry cannot guarantee co-op or internships positions to students.
In order to be enrolled in the program, students must:
- Attend an orientation conducted by the internship coordinator
- Complete an enrollment form
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for resume referrals and on campus interviews
- Provide an unofficial copy of transcript
Services Offered BY CAREER SERVICES:
- Resume Critiques
- Mock Interviews
- Tips on Internship search
- Information Sessions with employers
- Career Fairs
- On-Campus Recruiting
- Career Advising
- Job postings on MonsterTrak and campus bulletin boards
TIPS FOR GETTING AN INTERNSHIP:
- Determine your career interest through self assessments. View websites such as Career Values Connection and Jung Typology Test (Meyers Briggs)
- With your career interest in mind, research potential employers early in your academic career. Use websites such ast The Occupation Outlook Handbook and Onet.
- Make networking a regular part of your internship/co-op job search. Network with friends, family, professors, employers who attend on-campus recruiting events, and by joining a professional association.
- Register with MonsterTrak to view listings of internship and co-op positions as well as entry-level positions.
- Develop a resume that can be used as a marketing tool to Sell Yourself.
- Utilize Career Services for resume critiques, mock interviewing, and tips on searching for positions.
- Read the Co-op/Internship manual created by Career Services.
- Keep track of Upcoming Events posted on the DeVry Career Services website.
- Consider an unpaid internship to gain experience as well. It may lead to a permanent full-time position with the company.
FAQ:
What can an Internship or Co-op do for you?
Statistics show that college graduates who participate in an internship or co-op are more likely to stay with their employers after graduation. Employers conclude that students who have had an internship or co-op before graduating have gained some basic training in the field. This puts them at a competitive advantage.
When is the best time to start looking for an internship or co-op position?
It is recommended that students be in their 3rd term or 4th term. However, I suggest that students begin to research their career field of interest and look for internships and co-op positions as soon as they get settled at DeVry.
What is the difference between an internship and co-op position?
An internship is work experience related to a student's major and/or career interest that takes place during a semester or in the summer. It can be paid or unpaid.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) allows students to combine academic study with periods of career related paid work experience in business, industry, government or not-for-profit agencies under the supervision of the employer. Students earn experience through alternating co-op work semesters. Internships and co-ops can be part-time or full-time.
DeVry Students, are you interested in applying for the Internship Program?
Contact the DeVry Career Services Internship Coordinator, Mark Hageli, at 770.619.3597 or e-mail Mark Hageli to sign up for the next orientation. Complete the Student Enrollment Form.
DeVry University is now a member of the new Internship Consortium across Georgia.
The group is called ExperienceGeorgia. Employers can post the open internship or co-op position only to DeVry University students or to students from the group of participating colleges in the Consortium.
Participating Schools:
- Agnes Scott College
- Albany State University
- Berry College
- Chattahoochee Technical College
- Clayton College and State University
- DeVry University
- Emory University
- Georgia College and State University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia Southern University
- Georgia Southwestern State University
- Georgia State University
- Kennesaw State University
- LaGrange College
- Macon State College
- Mercer University
- Oglethorpe University
- Reinhardt College
- Southern Polytechnic State University
- Spelman College
- State University of West Georgia
- University of Georgia
- Valdosta State University
- West Central Technical College
Operating Policies for the EXPERIENCEGEORGIA Program
- These institutions reserve the right to refuse entry to the EXPERIENCEGEORGIA system if your position is not deemed an internship with a developmental learning component. If there are any questions regarding your posting, you will be contacted.
- An internship is an experience consisting of substantive and supervised work that complements a student's academic program. It is distinguished from other work experiences because it is directly related to a student's program of study and has clearly defined learning objectives. In addition, it provides the opportunity to develop and practice leadership skills by applying academic solutions to real life problems. The long-term goal of any internship is to develop mutually beneficial relationships between students, businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
- Part-time and full-time positions that are not considered internships may be posted to MonsterTrak for a fee
Employers, are you interested in posting an internship or co-op?
Complete the Employer Internship Request Form and return it to the Internship Coordinator, Cynetta Freeman, via email or fax. Feel free to call with any questions. Should you have an entry-level position please visit our Employer Relations website.
You can post internships directly to MonsterTrak for FREE,
Click here to find out more.
INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Career Services - Mark Hageli
770.619.3597
Email: MHageli@devry.edu
FORMS:
- Employer Internship Request Form (.doc)
- Employer Responsibility Form (.pdf)
- Student Enrollment Form (.pdf)
- DeVry Atlanta Career Services Co-op/Internship Manual (.pdf)
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