Cooperative Education
Annual Report
2014–2015 • Career Services
CAREER SERVICES
Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/careers/
What Co-op Students Say:
92%
believe their site supervisor
87.8% provided quality on-the-job training
believe their co-op provided
94.5% a meaningful educational experience
feel they have gained a competitive advantage
92.1% over other students who have not taken a co-op
have started developing
90.9% leadership and management skills
feel more confident in
93% their professional abilities
would recommend their
co-op site to other students
Co-op Program History
Academic Year
Students
Academic Year
Students
1982–1983
8
1999–2000
465
1983–1984
80
2000–2001
557
1984–1985
216
2001–2002
589
1985–1986
294
2002–2003
610
1986–1987
426
2003–2004
673
1987–1988
448
2004–2005
720
1988–1989
532
2005–2006
733
1989–1990
543
2006–2007
805
1990–1991
486
2007–2008
836
1991–1992
502
2008–2009
734
1992–1993
596
2009–2010
782
1993–1994
586
2010–2011
876
1994–1995
541
2011–2012
927
1995–1996
556
2012–2013
940
1996–1997
492
2013–2014
954
1997–1998
422
2014–2015
1,032
1998–1999
420
Since 1982, 19,381 UW-Stout students have taken part in co-op experiences.
Cooperative Education at UW-Stout
Cooperative education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is part of a nationwide college program that
integrates career-related work experience with academic
course work. The co-op program supports UW-Stout’s
polytechnic designation by providing students the
opportunity to experience an active and applied focus
on learning in their professional field. The success of
the co-op program is based on a framework of collaborative partnerships between employers, students and
the university.
UW-Stout’s Cooperative Education program is centrally coordinated through the Career Services Office
in cooperation with the academic departments of the
university. Faculty provided support and mentorship
for the 1,032 students enrolled in the co-op program
during 2014–2015. Employers have also shown steady
support for the program, with 562 employers providing
job sites.
Students Eligible for Co-op Will Have:
1. Completed a minimum of one semester of fulltime coursework at UW-Stout (12 credits).
2. Enrolled in an academic undergraduate or graduate program/major.
3. Good academic standing (2.0 GPA).
Requirements of Co-op Position:
1. Receive payment for work experience (hourly/
stipend).
2. Work a minimum of 320 hours per term (parttime or full-time).
3. Position description is approved by the co-op
faculty mentor.
4. Enroll in a one- to eight-credit academic course
ending in “49” (for example, AEC-449).
UW-Stout’s Career conferences offer opportunities for students and employers to meet.
Students Can Find a Co-op Position by:
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5.
Attending the Career Conferences.
Signing up for an on-campus interview.
Attending workshops at Career Services.
Meeting with a career counselor.
Using CareerLink to:
† Post a resume
† View co-op opportunities
† Access these resources:
» CareerSpots Videos
» MyWorld Abroad
» Going Global
» Reference USA
»InterviewStream
† Contact a Career Coach for career advice.
Co-op Employment Summary 2014-2015
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Major
Students
Ave. Hourly Wage
1
N/A
Graphic Design and Interactive Media (BFA)
5
$13.08
Industrial Design (BFA)
19
$15.42
Interior Design (BFA)
11
$12.14
Professional Communication and Emerging Media (BS)
4
$8.83
Entertainment Design (BFA)
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Major
1,032
students participated
in co-ops
$14.93
average hourly wage
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Major
Students
Ave. Hourly Wage
Food and Nutritional Sciences (MS)
2
N/A
Food Science and Technology (BS)
4
$13.00
Health, Wellness and Fitness (BS)
1
N/A
Human Development and Family Studies (BS)
1
N/A
Marketing and Business Education (BS)
3
$13.25
Psychology (BS)
1
N/A
Students
Ave. Hourly Wage
158
$12.45
College of Management
Students
Ave. Hourly Wage
Apparel Design and Development (BS)
17
$13.79
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
39
$16.98
Applied Science (BS)
25
$12.41
Golf Enterprise Management (BS)
63
$9.86
Computer Engineering (BS)
11
$18.06
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (BS)
113
$10.19
Construction (BS)
54
$15.87
Operations and Supply Management (MS)
5
$21.03
10
$12.60
Major
Business Administration (BS)
Cross-Media Graphics Management (BS)
61
$13.53
Real Estate Property Management (BS)
Engineering Technology (BS)
75
$16.56
Retail Merchandising and Management (BS)
42
$12.58
Environmental Science (BS)
17
$10.82
Supply Chain Management (BS)
31
$16.48
Game and Design Development (BS)
8
$13.56
Risk Control (MS)
6
$17.27
Information and Communication Technologies (MS)
5
$18.18
Information Technology Management (BS
13
$16.72
Manufacturing Engineering (BS)
68
$17.39
Packaging (BS)
144
$18.59
Plastics Engineering (BS)
15
$17.01
$9,824,640
estimated total
wages earned
Co-op Employers Who Recruited and Hired at UW-Stout’s Career Conferences
3KeyLogic, LLC
3M Corporation
Abercrombie & Fitch
ACH Food Companies, Inc.
ACUITY
American Family Insurance
Andersen Corporation
Appeldoorn’s Sunset Bay Resort
Arandell Corporation
Arrow Building Center
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Atlantic Contracting
AZCO Construction, Inc.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Beach Point Club
Bearpath Golf & Country Club
Belmark, Inc.
Bemis Company, Inc.
Bigos Management
Bill’s Distributing, Ltd.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts
Bluestem Brands Inc.
Bobcat Company (Doosan)
Boldt Company, The
Boston Scientific
Brocade Communications
Buckle, Inc.
Capital Safety
Chainalytics
Chula Vista
Cisco Meraki
ConAgra Foods
Conference Chicago
Courtesy Corporation-McDonald’s Restaurants
Cray, Inc.
Daily Printing, Inc.
Dart Transit Company
DCA Manufacturing Corp.
DDL, Inc. (Distribution Dynamics)
Del Monte Foods, Inc.
Diageo
Ecolab, Inc.
Edina Country Club
Elite Medical Scribes
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Entertainment Cruises
Erin Hills Golf Course
FISCHER USA
Flambeau, Inc
Footlocker.com/Eastbay
Gander Mountain
Gateway Plastics, Inc.
General Mills
Geneva National Resort
Global Printing, Inc.
Graco Inc.
Grand View Lodge
Great Lakes Packaging Corp.
Great Northern Corporation
Green Bay Packaging
Greenheck
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harrah’s and Harveys Hotel/Casino
Hearth & Home Technologies
Heartwood Conference Center
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
HGST, A Western Digital Company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction, Inc.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Huebsch Services
HUSCO International
Hutchinson Technology Inc.
Imagine Print Solutions
iMark Molding
IWCO Direct
J. F. Ahern Co.
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.
J.M. Smucker Company
JAMF Software
Japs-Olson Company
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC
Kahler Hospitality Group
Kalahari Resorts
Kaysun Corporation
Kerry
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kohler Co.
Kohl’s
Kraus Anderson Construction Company
Kuss Filtration
Lampert Lumber
Landmark Resort & Conference Center
Lands’ End
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc.
Liberty Diversified International (Liberty Carton)
Loews Hotels
Loparex LLC
Madden’s on Gull Lake Resort
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marek Group, The
Market & Johnson
Marshfield Clinic Information Services (MCIS)
Marten Transportation
Max Steininger, Inc.
MCD
Medtronic
Menards
Menasha Packaging
Metal Technologies, Inc.
Michels Corporation
MillerCoors
Milwaukee Burger Co.
Milwaukee Electric Tool
Minikahda Club, The
Miron Construction Co., Inc.
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Necedah Screw Machine Products
Nercon Engineering & Manufacturing
Noah’s Ark Waterpark Flamingo Motel & Suites
Nolato Contour
Nordstrom
Northwestern Mutual
Nosco, Inc.
Odyssey Resorts
OEC Graphics, Inc.
OEM Fabricators, Inc
Olympus Group
Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa
Open Systems International, Inc.
Oshkosh Corporation
Packaging Corporation of America
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)
Pentair
PepsiCo / Pepsi Americas Beverages
Phillips-Medisize Corporation
Pinstripes
Plastic Components, Inc
Plexus Corp.
Post Consumer BrandsMOM Brands
(formerly Malt-O-Meal Cereal Company)
Precision Pipeline LLC
Preco, Inc.
Prent Corporation
Primerica Financial Services
Promega Corporation
Q3 Contracting, Inc.
Quanex
Quantum Graphics
Reuter Walton
RFA Engineering
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
RLJ Entertainment
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Collins
Ryan Companies US Inc.
Saint Paul Hotel, The
Sam’s Club
SC Johnson & Sons, Inc.
Schreiber Foods, Inc.
Schwan Food Company, The
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Sentry Insurance
Shafer Contracting Company
Sherman Associates
Sherwin-Williams Company, The
Sil-Pro
SMC Ltd.
Smiths Medical
Southview Country Club
Sub-Zero, Inc. & Wolf Appliance, Inc.
Target
Taylor Corporation
Ten-E Packaging Services
Tenere, Inc.
Thiele Technologies/Hudson-Sharp
Thomson Reuters
Toro Company
Trane
TTM Technologies
Tufco Technologies, Inc
Venture Solutions
Viking Electric Supply, Inc.
Voyager Village
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems
Weidner Apartment Homes
Weis Builders, Inc.
WestRock (formerly Rock-Tenn)
Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc.
Wilderness Resort
Wipfli LLP CPAs & Consultants
Xcel Energy
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Learn more about the
Career Conference at
www.uwstout.edu/careers/
careerconference.cfm
Kelsey Kjome
Matt Hoffman
Danielle Vold
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Packaging
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Co-op Company:
Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort
Co-op Company:
ConAgra Foods
Co-op Company:
The Enchanted Barn
“My co-op experience made my educational experience “My co-op experience helped me gain a better under- “My co-op experience has added value to my education
from UW-Stout more meaningful. I was able to take standing of what it is like to be a packaging engineer. here at UW-Stout, as well as taught me practical lessons
what I learned in my classes and apply it directly to the Sitting in a classroom and learning about packaging is about the hospitality industry — lessons that could
hospitality industry. As a student in the Hotel, Restau- completely different than taking what you’ve learned not have been learned while sitting in a classroom.
rant, and Tourism management program, I’ve learned and applying it directly to the industry. I enjoyed my I am thankful that UW-Stout requires students to comthat having experience in the hospitality industry is a co-op experience; at times, it was very challenging plete a co-op. It provided me the opportunity to find
benefit while attending classes. The knowledge from but I knew I had supportive coworkers. I also learned direction within the industry and plan for my future
industry increased my depth of learning. My co-op that communication and problem solving skills are career. With my position at The Enchanted Barn, I was
experience made selecting my concentration a clear necessary skills, and I think they are more important able to help execute over 60 successful weddings and
and confident choice. All in all, this co-op increased my than any of my packaging skills. Many simple issues create close relationships with clients and co-workers.
confidence and confirmed my choice in field of study, can be averted with clear communication. Now that I Thanks to my positive co-op experience I have a better
and I am excited about my future in the hospitality am back on campus, I notice that I have an increased understanding of my career path and have increased
industry.”
understanding of the packaging industry which allows my employability.”
me to contribute to class discussions and lab work on
an advanced level. I am able to analyze the information
in the classroom and understand the practical application of how it would be used in the everyday life of a
packaging engineer.”
Michael Guzman
Co-op Locations
Manufacturing Engineering
13
Co-op Company:
Fischer Inc.
Herzogenbuchsee, Switzerland
“After completing my co-op in Switzerland, it became
clear that having an understanding for global manufacturing is a very important concept. Regardless of
the company, there will always be differences in how
companies operate in different parts of the world.
I went into this international co-op well prepared and
executed my tasks at a high proficiency. Braving the
fear of going into an international environment, ultimately paid off and allowed me to learn about global
manufacturing perspectives first hand. Looking back
at all of the experience I’ve gained, I believe my skills
will make me a highly sought-after engineering candidate upon graduation. After being involved in such
an elaborate co-op, I have gained an understanding of
many aspects of the manufacturing field, which motivates me to thrive at UW-Stout. I am looking forward
to completing a Manufacturing Engineering degree, a
field that I’m passionate about and know will lead me
to a successful career in the future.”
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USA Co-ops – 1,026
International Co-ops – 6
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Employer Information
Recruit a UW-Stout Co-op Student Today:
Benefits to Employers:
Tips to Attract Top Talent:
1. Post your co-op position at
1. Employees with special skills for projects.
2. Qualified employees to meet needs for increased
business or seasonal demands.
3. Improved access to special populations.
4. Develop a pool of qualified candidates for professional positions.
5. Decreased cost of recruitment and training.
6. Improved employee retention.
1. Recruit early (6–12 months in advance).
2. Present in classrooms to build your brand on
campus.
3. Connect with student organizations.
4. Develop strong position descriptions (exposure to
leadership, responsibility, projects and networking).
5. Support students in locating housing/relocation.
6. Offer competitive wages.
www.uwstout.edu/careers/emp_post_coop.cfm
2. Attend Fall and Spring Career Conferences –
www.uwstout.edu/careers/CareerConference.cfm
3. Take advantage of our convenient on-campus
interview space.
4. Connect with student organizations
and present in classrooms.
5. Sponsor professional development events,
scholarships, and student and faculty resources.
Career Services
103 Administration Building
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Ph: 715-232-1601
Fax: 715-232-3595
Email: careerservices@uwstout.edu
Online: www.uwstout.edu/careers
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UW-Stout’s Career Conferences.
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