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Career
Services
Co-Op Program
Co-Op is a
way to provide students with practical work experience in their
field of study prior to graduation from DeVry. Students work 15-35
hours per week while attending classes. Morning, afternoon, evening,
weekend, and flexible shift opportunities are offered according
to employer requests.
Student
Requirements
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Must be
entering 3rd term or above. Previous education-related work
experience or military experience may be substituted.
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ECT, HIT,
NSA students must complete 12 credit hours for eligibility
Experience
the Advantages
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Apply
lab and theory to actual working conditions
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Utilize
opportunities to develop self-confidence, maturity and professional
skills
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Establish
professional network contacts and build an impressive resume
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Observe
potential employers and working environments before accepting
a full-time position
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Achieve
a smoother transition from school and part-time work into
a full-time position
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Utilize
your salary to help financial expenses
How to
Apply for Co-Op
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Students
must attend one Co-Op workshop before enrolling. Co-Op workshops
will be held at the end of every term. Please contact Career
Services to find out the date for the next workshop.
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Students
interested in Co-Op should contact the Career Services office
in room 270, call (972) 929-9353 or email us at careerfrt@dal.devry.edu
during the first three weeks of each standard semester.
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Students
will be asked to supply their Student ID#, name, and current
email address
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An account
will then be created for them on the Career Services Interfase
website and they will be given a user name and password
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Students
will then need to download and save the Co-Op
application form
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Complete
the application form on a computer and then upload it to the
Career
Services Interfase website
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Students
will then be able to view available Co-Op jobs on the Career
Services Interfase website
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To apply
for Co-Op jobs students will email their Co-Op application
form and resume to prospective employers
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Student
must re-enroll in Co-Op every term. An email will be sent
to all students enrolled in Co-Op the previous term to set
up enrollment in Co-Op for the next term.
Contact
Information
DeVry University
Career Services Office (Room 270)
4800 Regent Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75063 - 2439
(972) 929
- 9353
(972) 929 - 6779 (fax)
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