Recruiting Engineering Talent

Thank you for your interest in recruiting engineering students from the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering! Please view the items based on your recruitment interest below:

For Co-Op Opportunities

The UGA Engineering Cooperative Experiential Learning Program (co-op program) provides a structured means for engineering students to gain valuable and relevant experiential learning through a work experience while growing as a professional in their chosen field. We seek to establish partnerships with organizations and firms from a wide range of areas, including industry and manufacturing, engineering design and consulting, research laboratories, governmental agencies and professional organizations.

Co-Op Program at a Glance

10 Undergraduate Majors. All undergraduate engineering and computing majors are eligible to participate in the co-op program.

Available Fall, Spring, & Summer. Rotations can be completed each semester through the academic year.

Flexible Rotation Scheduling. While alternating schedules are common, employers are able to customize timing of rotations to best fit their needs.

Academic Credit for Students. Students enroll in an academic course when on co-op, ensuring they remain full-time students at UGA.

$22.03 / Hour Average Co-Op Wage. All co-op positions are paid experiences.

Getting Started as an Employer Partner

Organizations interested in partnering on our Cooperative Experiential Learning Program, simply need to offer a position that meets the definition of a co-op, be willing to fulfill employer expectations, and be ready to hire a UGA Engineering student.

Once your organization is ready to partner, please follow the below next steps:

Prepare a job description.
Post the post the position on Handshake.
- The best way to let students know about your employment opportunities is via our online job board. Posting your positions at UGA is a free service:
  - Simply visit career.uga.edu/hireuga
  - Select “Post Jobs/Internships” tab
  - Select “First-Time Users” or ” Returning Users”
  - Register for a new account and follow prompts
Consider additional opportunities to engage with UGA Engineering students.
Collect applications, interview, & make employment offers.
Report hires to Director of Experiential Learning & Outreach
Review and sign Co-Op Memorandum of Understanding

Outcomes and Expectations

Employers hiring for a co-op role can generally expect:

Students to work a minimum of 2+ rotations with their company
A full-time (average 40 hours/ week) work schedule during rotations
Students to enroll in academic credit for the co-op experience
Students to be able to function more independently with each subsequent rotation
Students to develop skills and expertise specific to their organization and industry

Expectations for Employers:

A contact person shall be designated within the organization who will serve as the primary channel for information concerning the overall relationship between UGA engineering and the organization.
The organization will provide one designated supervisor for the UGA student during each co-op semester. This supervisor can change with different semesters, but it is expected that the same person will be in charge for the entire semester.
The organization is expected to provide work that will be meaningful and educational for the student and their career growth.
The organization agrees to provide feedback on the student’s performance during each semester no later than the last day of classes for that particular semester of work.
The organization is understood to have no obligation to hire the student after their graduation, but it is hoped that the experience gained by both parties may lead to future employment if business conditions warrant.
The organization will be asked on an annual basis to provide feedback to the UGA co-op program coordinator on the overall program’s impact and suggestions for future improvements.

Employer Handbook

Please view our Cooperative Experiential Learning Program Employer Handbook for additional details about participating in the program as an employer partner.

Typical Co-Op Work Timeline

UGA Co-Op Program Calendar 2023-2024

UGA Co-Op Program Calendar 2024-2025

For Internship Opportunities

Post your available internship positions

The best way to let students know about your employment opportunities is via our online job board HireUGA.com.

Posting your positions at UGA is a free service:

Simply visit www.hireUGA.com
Select “Post Jobs / Internships” tab
Select “First Time Users Post Full-Time Jobs, Part-Time Jobs or Internships for free”
Register for a new account and follow prompts
Once your position is posted it will be promoted to our students

For Full-Time Opportunities

Post your available full-time positions