Introducing the College of Engineering's

Co-op 21st Century Fund

As the College of Engineering and its Co-op program begins the countdown to its 100th year anniversary, we are inviting our Corporate Co-op Partners to be a part of the dynamic program that is already making a significant difference to the College, the Co-op Program and our Co-op Students.

The Co-op 21st Century Fund is promising means of support for the advancement of the academic and co-operative education opportunities that are offered to our students. More importantly, with the support received from the Fund, we can continue to provide our corporate partners with exceptionally prepared and well-experienced co-op students as future employees.

Our sincerest gratitude to the following companies who have already pledged their support to the Co-op 21st Century Fund:

Executive:
ArcelorMittal - Cleveland
Bridgestone Firestone
Parker Hannifin Corporation
PCC Airfoils- Minerva

Leadership:
Goodrich De-Icing and Specialty Services
GPD Group
Independence Excavating, DiGeronimo Co.

Partner:
OMNOVA Solutions
Peters, Tschantz and Associates, Inc.
SES, LLC

We need your help to continue this success!
Join the Co-op 21st Century Fund.

Please Contact: Kaye Bogue, Assistant Director of Development, College of Engineering, at 330-972-8572 or kbogue@uakron.edu.

Your participation in the Co-op 21st Century Fund will help:

  • Increase the level of scholarships offered to attract highly qualified Co-op Students to the College’s seven disciplines of Engineering;
  • Expand the level of academic programs and experiences to best prepare Students for their Co-op assignments and future employment;
  • Enhance the communication technologies in our Co-op offices, enabling you greater contact with Student candidates for employment.

In return, for your participation in the Co-op 21st Century Fund , you will receive:

  • Exclusive opportunities to meet and speak with Students in our Engineering classrooms, at Student organizations and more;
  • Exclusive invitations to the Annual Engineering and Sciences Career Fair, and other key College of Engineering Century celebrations and events;
  • Your Company’s Name prominently placed on the Co-op 21st Century Fund Plaque located in the Co-op Office.

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