INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
The internship program at MSU is one of the largest on campus, and in our industry. Serving literally hundreds of corporations across the nation, and some internationally, the program sees continued growth due in large part to the quality of students available, and the level of assistance offered in hiring them.
Interns are an excellent way to temporarily add staff with a bright, capable packaging junior or senior who is seeking professional work experience.
Intern hires are an excellent way of adding immediate assistance to staff and aids in identifying potential full-time employees for future positions. Interns are capable of offering a great deal of assistance to regular staff engineers while taking on many projects independently. Employers are expected to utilize the student in a professional capacity providing work assignments and projects that contribute to their education and professional development.
Advantages are offered to employers through enhanced full-time recruiting and greater recognition among packaging majors.
PROGRAM DETAILS
§ Students are in their junior or senior year.
§ Completion of PKG 315, 322, and 323 (computer applications, materials courses w/laboratories) is required before the internship begins.
§ Intern pay averages $17/hour. The range is $14 to $24
§ Employers cover travel expenses for the student to begin work and return to school afterward.
§ Finding and paying for housing is often the intern's responsibility, but we ask that employers offer assistance in locating suitable accommodations. Many employers offer subsidized/pre-arranged housing as part of the student’s compensation.
§ Positions are usually offered in six-month blocks, June-December and January-June, although some positions will extend into August. Summer-only hires are possible.
§ The student will complete a final evaluation of the position and submit a written project detailing their internship experiences.
§ Intern supervisor will also complete evaluations regarding the student’s work performance.
[Click HERE for a Guide to Hiring Interns]
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Our graduates enjoy an excellent reputation and are found throughout the United States and internationally in every major industry, including:
§ Food/Drug/Pharmaceutical
§ Medical Device
§ Automotive/Electronics/
§ Aerospace
§ Cosmetics/Personal Care
§ Healthcare
§ Chemical
§ Industrial
§ Agriculture
§ Consumer
§ Packaging suppliers
Ronald Iwaszkiewicz
Placement Coordinator
The School of Packaging
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1223
Phone +1 (517) 432-5179
Fax +1 (517) 432-2036
E-mail: iwaszkie@msu.edu
Web: packaging.msu.edu |
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Visit our on-line placement service to post jobs.
Campus interview dates are arranged by contacting the School of Packaging Placement Coordinator directly. |
Each year approximately 200 students receive Bachelor of Science degrees in Packaging. Current average starting salaries for undergrads are $48,500 (range $30,000 to $57,000). Master's Students salaries are higher and, by the degree, these graduates are specialists in their chosen field of packaging. Master's salaries average: $57,300 (range $48,500 to $65,000).
[Click HERE for a Guide to Hiring Graduates]
NEXT CAREER FAIR: Jan 28-29, 2010
Typically more than 250 packaging majors seeking either an internship or full-time positions attended. The career fair is a very effective, high profile way to screen candidates, inter-view, and gain enhanced recognition among packaging majors
This is the recruitment event not to miss. So mark your calendar now!
REGISTRATION DETAILS: Watch our link to EVENTS from our Home Page for registration information to be posted Fall 2009.
For More Information Contact:
Ron Iwaszkiewicz
Placement Coordinator & Instructor
The School of Packaging
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1223
Phone (517) 432-5179
Fax (517) 432-2036
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