Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) information for employers
Thank you to our industry and employer partners who are critical to the success of our program and the learning experiences for Virginia Tech students. Partnering with CEIP (Cooperative Education and Internship Program) to fill your co-op and intern hiring needs provides more strategy and communication between our team and you as our employer partner, and allows for increased structure, accountability, and engagement on the part of the student.
Interested in partnering with CEIP?
- Check out our Employer Guide for CEIP and schedule an information meeting.
Looking for guidance to start a co-op or internship program?
- Check out the Guide for Creating an Effective Internship Program and schedule a consultation meeting.
Ready to recruit for your co-op and internship positions at Virginia Tech?
- Check out Recruiting at Virginia Tech, including information about posting your positions on Handshake Quick Guides for Employers, and schedule a consultation meeting.
Resources and guidance on compensating interns
- The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has issued a position statement on Unpaid Internships.
- U.S. Department of Labor test for unpaid interns and students: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act.
- To schedule an information or consultation meeting with the CEIP Team, call (540) 231-8685 or email ceip@vt.edu.