For a work experience to be registered as a co-op work term with NJIT Newark College of Engineering, the position should fulfill the following qualifications:
Salary: minimum wage or above (for the standards of the geographic area where the student is working)
The average salary for NJIT Engineering students varies based on the student’s academic program and prior work experience; the general average is $20/hr.
Supervision: Co-op student supervised by an engineer or other technical staff who provides regular supervision, feedback, and completes the Final Evaluation.
Relevant to Engineering: Technical and relevant to student’s academic program and/or career objectives
Provide a written offer (preferably an offer letter with the following information: position title, Supervisor's name and contact information (email address and/or phone number), Start date and end date of the position, job description of the position’s tasks/responsibilities (must relate to student’s major and/or career objectives), number of hours student will be working per week (40 hours full-time maximum), Salary). Whatever information that is not in the offer letter could be provided by an employer confirmation email.
Be provided with a supervisor and/or mentor to support you in the workplace.
Discuss your Learning Objectives at the beginning of the Co-op work term.
Complete a Final Evaluation at the end of the Co-op work term (which will be sent via email through Handshake); an optional Mid Term Check-In may be sent to the employer and student during the middle of Co-op work term in case either the employer/supervisor or student would like to provide feedback or request extra support from the NCE Co-op staff.