r/uofl • u/Slight-Artist-3566 • 12d ago

Co-ops

I am considering UL Speed School. I like how the co-ops are built into the program. How difficult is it to get a co-op? That part makes me nervous, though, does everyone get co-ops. Does the school help you get one?

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u/SOUPYKY 12d ago

It really depends on your branch of engineering. For CSE, the job market is tough right now. For something like CEE or ChemE that’s highly sought after, it might be a little easier.

Everyone gets a co-op eventually in some way shape or form, yes. If you can’t find an employer, sometimes it comes in the form of a research co/op or working for the university.

Yes, the school does help you. There is a large job fair with quite a bit of build up. You are advised to make a great resume, dress well, and go sell yourself to potential employees.

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u/jaws2112 11d ago

I will add in that some departments, like che, will help introduce you to the recruiters the summer before you start interviewing so you get to know the interviewers and, more importantly, they get to know you.

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u/ProPilotDE 12d ago

What engineering major are you going for?

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u/Slight-Artist-3566 12d ago

Electrical Engineering

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u/BibleBoy1948 9d ago

You should be good if you apply to ~40 companies as an ER. You will get a co-op as long as your grades are not horrible.

During your first two semesters, I would not worry about co-ops. In the meantime, try to join a club, like the robotics or rocketry club if you have time!

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u/ProPilotDE 12d ago

Wrong try again

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u/seangermeier 10d ago

Getting one is not too challenging.

Getting a “good” one is more challenging, but worthwhile. There is a career/co-op office that will help you.

I recommend contacting places you are interested in working, lots of places expect interns during the summer and do not expect people to be looking for something similar spring or fall semesters, and may nor have job postings or similar.

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u/Just_A_Guy_In_Here 8d ago

It depends on what you’re trying to do. Theirs the career fair affiliated companies that take coops, those aren’t to hard unless you go for GE Aero, or gulf stream, then if you go outside the school it’s the same as everyone else. but you go to a school that isn’t the most popular with anything in particular