School of Engineering and Technology
INTERNSHIP AND JOB PLACEMENT INFORMATION
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Internship Information
School of Engineering and Technology Internship Information
Internship Syllabi
- CSTM, ET 493 – Internship Syllabus (PDF)
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Engineering Internship Syllabus*
(PDF)
*For General, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering
**NOTE**
Internships for credit must be approved by your internship advisor. Please make sure you have filled out all the necessary paperwork. Contact your advisor if you have any questions.
Internship Coordinator
Rafael Obregon
Director, School of Engineering & Technology
Knoblauch Hall 135 (Macomb) Ìý|Ìý Riverfront 207B (Moline)
(309) 298-1091
R-Obregon@wiu.edu
Career Center Information
Handshake
Handshake is our one-stop platform for connecting students to employers, career opportunities, fairs, appointments, and resources.
Head to to schedule a time to meet with a staff member about any of the topics below:
- Resume Building and Review
- Cover Letter Review
- Mock Interview & Interview Assistance
- Personal Statement Assistance
- Job & Internship Searching
- Career Navigation
- Graduate School Application
- Career Clothing Closet (Macomb)
Appointments can be made in the Career Center section.
For additional information, visit the
Employers
Are you an employer looking to hire °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ graduates, interns or co-op participants? You are in the right spot!
Connecting with Students
Creating a presence on campus and regularly engaging with students are important strategies for recruiting highly sought-after candidates. Name recognition and company image are important when trying to attract the attention of busy college students. Interacting with students provides opportunities to evaluate skill sets, interests, and personalities that’s why we’ve created ENGR/ET 100 Seminar held Wednesdays from 4-5 pm. Please complete the Seminar jotform to reserve your spot to present.
Post Jobs
Thank you for your interest in recruiting from the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ School of Engineering & Technology! The information below helps employers connect with thousands of current students and alumni who are prepared to make a difference in the world through creative, innovative engineering solutions. All services are provided free of charge. More information can be found by following the links on this page, but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Though we do not advertise non-°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ job postings on our website, there are various opportunities open to employers.
HANDSHAKE
- We encourage all employers to post positions on Handshake as this is the platform the University uses for all of our internships and career opportunities.To create a profile, post positions and view student resumes, please visit this link:
- If you have additional questions about Handshake and posting your employment opportunities, please email: Audrey Adamson, Director Center for Career Preparation and Employer Engagement at anw-adamson@wiu.edu.
LISTSERV NOTIFICATION
- Email opportunities can be sent to our students – just . Information provided will be emailed to all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ School of Engineering & Technology students.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Join our LinkedIn to network with students, alumni, faculty and fellow employers: Ìý
- Keep up-to-date on departmental news and events by following us Facebook: Ìý
SEMINAR
- Host an information session/seminar. Information sessions provide an opportunity to introduce your organization, discuss employment opportunities, and highlight recruiting activities with interested students.
- A traditional info session typically involves a 20 to 30 minute presentation followed by Q&A and networking time, but creative approaches are always welcome!
- Employers have found success with hosting coffee chats, lunch and learns, trivia or game nights, site visits and tours, gift bags for finals week, and more!
- Reserve a Wednesday to present at seminar by filling out this form:
Engage with the School of Engineering & Technology
There are several opportunities to engage with the School of Engineering & Technology.
- Fund scholarships or otherwise support the College of Buiness and Technology:
- Sponsor research involving graduate and/or undergraduate students
- Serve on an advisory board (requires an invitation by the department chair)
Internship and Job Placement Map
Click on ÌýÌý (the expansion icon) below to view employers of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Engineering student interns and alumni.
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