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Employer Benefits

There are a variety of benefits our employers experience by utilizing our program, including:

  • Having year-round access to a pool of qualified candidates in a variety of engineering disciplines
  • Having access to engineering students who are proficient in the most current technologies
  • Gaining access to talented, enthusiastic, and motivated engineers-in-training at 50-75% the cost of full-time engineers
  • Experiencing lower training and recruitment costs and a higher retention rate among former participants as entry-level employees
  • Establishing relationships with a network of Penn State students and faculty who can serve as goodwill ambassadors for your organization
  • Having access to job listing and résumé referral services

The Engineering Cooperative Education & Professional Internship Program staff is here to help you make your recruiting trip a successful one. We can:

  • Make the faculty, staff, and student organization connections that you need to promote your organization
  • Inform you about the students and engineering academic programs at Penn State
  • Help you understand the complex nature of the University and its offices
  • Advise you about recruiting activities that may work for you
  • Review your advertising plans for clarity, accuracy, and timeliness
  • Offer insights in developing successful information sessions for engineering students
  • Help you learn about and prepare for the many career fairs and related activities going on at the University
  • Manage your visit so that you can make the most effective use of your time and budget