A student must have registered the internship or co-op to be eligible for this award. The following information and supporting documents are required for a complete application for the Intern of the Year or Co-op of the Year Award.
Resume
The judges will not be rating the resume, rather using it as a guide to gain a better understanding of the student and make potential suggestions for making the application stronger for potential submission to other awards!
Student Statement
The judges will be reviewing each nomination to see how well the student integrated the experiential learning experience into his/her academic and career pursuits.
- 1000 word maximum
- Emphasis on reflection and application vs. nature of work or industry where you participated
- Examples and descriptions of insights you gleaned into company, industry and/or occupation/profession you would not have had without this specific experience
- How did you grow from this experience?
- Did the experience confirm or shift your intended career plans?
- Any awards, achievements, and honors received during the experience
Employer Statement
The judges will be reviewing each nomination for details/examples of how the student’s work-related duties as well as both the quantity and quality of their work positively impacted the company/organization.
- 1000 word maximum
- Specific examples demonstrating the student’s initiative and creativity in approaching their assigned work tasks/projects
- Commentary on student’s drive, professionalism or attitude
- A detailed description of what makes this student outstanding
- Any awards or recognition or extended offer to continue employment (internship/co-op/full-time) with company or organization
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024
