Wednesday, October 2, 2024: ELPE Co-op & Internship Fair
This event is to recruit Graduate and Undergraduate engineering students for co-ops and internships. Open to all engineering majors, but will be specific for BioE, ChemE, Computer Engineering, EE, Engineering Science, ME, and Material Science.
Log into SSOE Select to register!
Location is the University Club, across the street from Benedum Hall. Time is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with optional interviews from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost for 2 reps is $200 and includes light breakfast, lunch, and one parking space. Space is limited to 90 employers.
Contact Tyler Kimmel at tjk58@pitt.edu with any questions.
Additional Event Options:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024: American Institute of Chemical Engineers Pitt Chapter Networking Event
ELPE is also partnering with the AIChE student group to host a networking event. This is a chance to connect with undergraduate and graduate Chemical Engineering students who are looking for co-op, internship, or full-time positions the evening before the fair.
This group speed-dating style event will be held in 102 Benedum Hall from 4:30- 6:00 p.m. on October 1st.
Contact Tyler Kimmel at tjk58@pitt.edu register for free!
Friday, October 4, 2024: Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers Pitt Chapter Career Fair
ELPE is partnering with the IISE student group to host an Industrial Engineering fair for co-ops, internships, and full-time recruiting.
Location will be in the Swanson School of Engineering Benedum Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost to attend for 2 reps will be $175 and includes lunch and two parking spaces.
Anyone interested in recruiting Graduate or Undergraduate IE students is welcome to attend! Login to SSOE Select to register! Space is limited to 25 employers.
Contact Chris Frankovic at caf54@pitt.edu if you have any questions.
Students
Students can register through their SSOE Select accounts
Tips for a successful Co-op & Internship Fair experience:
Research the employers who will be attending:
- Knowing something about the company and expressing your interest allows you to make a great impression
Dress & Communicate Professionally:
- Even for the virtual portion, still dress professionally and make sure your background and surroundings are suitable when you are directly networking with employers. Be professional with your chats and communication verbal or written during the event.
- Complete your profile during the event to provide information that will help employers connect with you easily.
Be ready to submit your resume:
- Make sure your resume is updated and ready to go! You will be able to submit to employers via the event.
Talk to as many employers as you can:
- Take the time to network and explore as many companies and opportunities as possible! Prioritize employers, but also be open to learning about new possibilities!
Employers
Opportunity to connect with students who are interested in a multiple rotation co-op starting the Spring or Summer 2025 and internships for Summer 2025.
We can also assist with posting any co-op or internship position for students to apply.
Questions?
Please contact Chris Frankovic, Director, caf54@pitt.edu, with any questions or comments.