1. Industrial Experience (INEX) CSSE Graduate Student Orientation Session
-My name is Stefanie Corona. I’m the Coordinator of Student Learning and Professional Development as well as the Industrial Experience Graduate Program at the Institute for Co-operative Education. I’ve been an active member of the Industrial Experience team for several years and I’m looking forward to sharing information about this program with you today. Thank you for the invitation.
Friday, January 4, 2019
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

2. Expectations DO listen actively DO take notes
DO write down your questions and be ready to ask them at the end of the presentation or during lunch

3. INEX
Opportunity to add value to your academic program by gaining practical experience in a field relevant to your program of study
Available in all Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science course-based (non-thesis) graduate programs excluding Aerospace Engineering
Securing a work term is not guaranteed
-The Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science offers this option in collaboration with the Institute for Co-operative Education.
-If you are in a thesis graduate program then INEX is not an option for you.
-In 2017, we made significant changes to this option. If you have visited our website in the past and/or talked to friends about INEX, please make sure you have accurate information by reviewing the updated content on the INEX webpage.

4. INEX versus Co-op
Functions like regular Co-op programs with several exceptions:
It has a different application process
Graduate students obtain 9 academic credits once all work term academic requirements are completed satisfactorily

5. Benefits
Enhance your skills through career development webinars and practical in-person sessions 
Receive assistance and support in finding an internship in your field 
Gain work experience in your field without making a long-term commitment 
Apply academic knowledge and theoretical concepts in a practical work environment
Take advantage of networking and mentoring opportunities
Gain important soft skills and develop independence and maturity
Have a competitive edge when you join the workforce full-time 

6. Admission Types
Formal Admission: You are formally accepted in the Fall semester and secure a work term through Co-op i.e. you complete the Career Fundamentals webinars, in-person Work Term Prep Seminar and apply to jobs on COMPASS (our internal database). The application deadline has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for formal admission for work terms in Summer 2019, Fall 2019 or Winter 2020. 
Retroactive Admission: You are not formally accepted in the Fall semester but secure a work term through your own job search. We are currently accepting applications for work terms in Summer 2019 only.
-The next application deadline for formal admission will be in September This will be for work terms in Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Winter 2021.
-Not all students who apply for formal admission will be accepted which is why we have another application format called retroactive admission.

7. Information Session Webinars
Participate in a live webinar offered via Adobe Connect if you are interested in learning more about this program
Advanced registration is required. If you cannot register it is because the registration deadline has passed or registration has reached full capacity (75 students maximum).
Date
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
-Visit the INEX webpage to register for an information session webinar. The same content will be shared during each webinar.
-This presentation is a high-level overview of INEX. The information session webinars are more much more detailed.

8. Eligibility and Policies
Are registered in a course-based (non-thesis) graduate program in ENCS excluding Aerospace Engineering
Building Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Quality Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Science

9. Formal Admission 2
Building Engineering 8
Computer Science 2
Civil Engineering 12
Software Engineering 12
Software Engineering 3
Computer Engineering
Total students 3
Quality Systems Engineering 3
Electrical Engineering
-These numbers were used as the admissions committee reviewed applications in Fall This was for work terms in Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Winter 2020 combined. 2
Mechanical Engineering 2
Mechanical Engineering 2
Industrial Engineering 3
Information Systems Security

10. Eligibility and Policies
Have completed a minimum of 8 credits before the work term begins
You must be classified as having full-time status
Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 throughout your time enrolled in the Industrial Experience option
Students cannot take a leave of absence prior to the work term
Students may complete 1 work term only

11. Eligibility and Policies
Students cannot take a course during the work term
Students will be enrolled by the Co-op office in the ENCS 6931 course (worth 9 academic credits) during the work term
Students can end their degree on a work term, as long as they attend convocation in the following semester

12. Work Term Criteria Paid Minimum 35 hours a week 12 to 17 weeks
If the student is currently working at the company, the internship must be with a different department and supervisor
The student cannot be supervised by a family member. A graduate student must be supervised by an experienced engineer or computer scientist during the work term.
The internship must be in an office setting with a physical address (remote/virtual/home-based company opportunities are not approved)

13. Fees Obliged to pay Co-op fees in addition to regular tuition and fees
Non-refundable
Fees will begin upon admission and the last fee will be charged during the work term
Graduate students pay 4 fees of $185 in addition to their regular tuition and fees including the 9 academic credit course (i.e. 4 x $185 = $740 plus regular tuition and fees including the 9 academic credit course)
-New fee structure for students admitted as of Fall The fee structure is subject to change without notice.
-This is to cover in part the administrative costs particular to Co-op.

14. Social Media
-I strongly encourage you to follow Co-op on social media (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn). I post content on a daily basis including networking opportunities, interesting articles, internship postings and other relevant information. Any updates about INEX will also be shared on our social media.

15. INEX Webpage
Visit
Download PowerPoint presentations and recordings
Review eligibility criteria and policies, application forms and deadlines
If you still have questions, send an to
-Review the content on the INEX webpage carefully prior to sending an to ask a question. -The information on this webpage is subject to change without notice.