Gain Experience in Co-ops and Internships
Overview
More than 200 individual employers hire SIUE students for internships and Co-ops each year. Opportunities can be found in virtually any field of study, ranging from business to non-profit.
How to Participate in a Co-op or Internship
ALL Students
Search for open positions on Cougar Jobline and/or contact the CDC for a Job Search appointment
In order to access Co-op and internship positions on your activated Cougar Jobline account, you must have completed the following:
1. Log in and complete your profile, Update your demographic profile
2. Have your resume approved by doing the following:
a. Contact the CDC to make an appointment with a Career Counselor: 618-650-3708
OR email your resume to careerdevelopment@siue.edu for an electronic review
b. Have your resume approved before you upload it to Cougar Jobline
I have secured a Co-op or internship, now what do I do?
1. Contact the Career Development Center for detailed instructions at 618-650-3708
Required forms and paperwork will be discussed
2. Review Forms, Orientation, Deadlines, and How to Participate - Students tabs
INTERNATIONAL Students
STEP 1: REQUIRED - Employment off campus requires participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT). To participate in CPT, you MUST receive authorization from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and complete all required paperwork for the ISSS office. Please visit their website for more information.
STEP 2: REQUIRED - You must complete all paperwork required by the Career Development Center (CDC). Call 618-650-3708 or email Dr. Taylor at tammtay@siue.edu for more information.
- Participation in CPT will require students to be enrolled in a zero-credit Co-op or internship course through the Career Development Center. There are no fees or tuition charged for registering in a course through the Career Development Center.
- You must allow at least three (3) weeks to complete paperwork with the CDC. Papework may take longer in some instances.
- Paperwork requirements will be discussed individually with students.
OPTIONAL: Students may have options to receive academic credit for the experience. Should the student have options and choose to receive academic credit for the experience, they will be required to complete paperwork for ISSS, the Career Development Center, and the academic unit; all three (3) departments will have separate paperwork and will work with the student individually. Receiving academic credit for the internship would incur tuition and fee charges. Please let us know if you are interested in credit hours, but be aware that they are not always an option.
