Co-op Meeting Schedule
During the first week of your initial semester at Stevens, you will be invited to an introduction to cooperative education meeting. This is the first of a series of meetings that are held on Wednesday afternoons in the fall and spring semesters. They are specifically designed for students who have an interest in the Stevens co-op program. These meetings will explain how the co-op program works, and will also help you to develop skills in interviewing, resume writing and financial planning. Students who wish to join the Stevens Co-op Program are required to attend the meetings, as indicated on the schedule below.
Co-op Preparation Meetings - January 2013 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday January 16th, 2013 | Decision Day --Become an "official" Co-op Student | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 PM |
Thursday, January 17th, 2013 | Introduction for Sophomore and Transfer Students who have not joined Co-op. --First of three meetings designed to prepare sophomore/transfer students for their initial co-op placement. | Calder Room, 3rd Floor, Howe 3:00 or 4:00 PM |
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 | Resume Writing, Procedures, & Sign-ups --How to format and write your resume. Learn about the lottery and sign-up process. | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 12:00, 1:00, or 2:00 PM |
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 | Preparation Meeting for New Sophomore/Transfer Students --Second of three meetings to prepare new sophomore and transfer students for the initial co-op placement. | Calder Room, 3rd Fl, Howe 3:00 or 4:00 PM |
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 | Interviewing Techniques I --How to identify and talk about your skills. | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 PM |
Thursday, January 31st, 2013 | Decision Day for New Sophomore/Transfer Students --Last of three meetings to prepare new sophomore and transfer students for the initial co-op placement.. | Co-op Office, 6th Floor, Howe 3:00 or 4:00 PM |
Friday, February 15th, 2013 & Friday, February 22nd, 2013 | Sign Up 1: According to Lottery Number Sign Up 2: Continued in the Co-op Office 12:00 - 3:00 | February 15th Sign-Up: Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe |
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 | Interviewing Techniques II --An insider look at practical interviewing techniques. | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 PM |
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 & Friday, March 8th, 2013 | Co-op Interview Days | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 9:00 am - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 | Personal Finance Management: Insights From a Co-op Alum --Learn how to effectively manage your Co-op earnings.
| Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 PM
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| Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 | Lockheed Martin Ethics Challenge --An interactive challenge on ethics as presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation. | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe Time: Sign up in the Co-op Office |
| Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 | Making the Most of Your Co-op Experience --An interactive presentation on how to maximize your first co-op experience. | DeBaun Auditorium 1:00 or 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 | Final Procedures --Final instructions will be given to summer, fall, and spring co-ops. | Bissinger Room, 4th Floor, Howe 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00 PM |
In addition to group meetings, co-op upperclassmen will serve as mentors to help you gain insight from their co-op experiences. You will also meet individually with co-op advisors to discuss your skills and interests, and you will practice resume writing and interviewing skills to increase your chances of getting the co-op position you want. You will be more than ready to begin your first co-op adventure and will be well on your way to success!