Co-op & Interns

CASE Industry Co-op Program

CASE provides opportunities for graduate students across many departments and disciplines to gain industry experience, earn income, and create a network of business contacts.

CASE allows our co-op students to:

• Apply coursework and training in state-of-the-art technology to find solutions to real business problems.
• Gain exposure to practical business engineering and information technology environments.
• Work with minimal administrative burden for employers, simplifying connections for talented graduate students.
• Work part time during the semesters and full time during the summer and over breaks.
• Explore the potential for full-time employment with New York State companies after graduation.
• Participate in opportunities for joint industry-university projects through CASE (focusing on product design, product improvement/extension, or process improvement).

The process is simple:

• Submit your resume to Leah Isgar
• Your resume is reviewed, screening interviews are scheduled, and the recommended students are then forwarded to the employer for final interviews and selection
• If selected, you will complete the necessary forms through either the Student Employment Office or Office of International Students (Slutzker Center), and you will be added to the Syracuse University payroll.
• Report to work as scheduled by the employer
• Get your supervisor’s signature on you weekly time sheet, and submit it to CASE at case@syr.edu
• You will receive weekly payments from Syracuse University

For more information, contact Co-op Program Manager Leah Isgar at 315-443-5018 or lisgar@syr.edu.

Below is an overview of the process you need to follow once selected. The supporting documents referenced in the process overview are below as well.

CASE Co-op Program Overview: An Industry-Targeted Program

Are you in need of a part time student to do projects throughout the year? Or seeking a summer intern?

• The CASE Co-op Program, a unique, industry-focused service, connects companies with highly skilled graduate students in a wide array of different technology disciplines, including engineering, computer science, information management, cybersecurity, business and more.
• Businesses benefit in many ways. First and foremost, the CASE Co-op Program provides immediate access to scarce technical skills and talent for as long as the company requires it. CASE Co-op can fill critical gaps, accelerate progress on R&D projects, or make possible a high-tech project that might otherwise not be possible.
• CASE staff screen students carefully, matching them with the businesses that can most benefit from their skills and experience. CASE handles recruiting and administration, saving your business time and money.
• The Co-op Program also manages payroll at no additional cost, relieving your company of substantial administrative time. This makes the program accessible even to very small businesses and start-ups with limited infrastructure.
• Students are available for short- or long-term assignments, and many transition to full time positions after graduation.
• Co-op students represent an excellent value for companies, who benefit from their skills and expertise while providing critical workplace experience.

For more information, contact Leah Isgar.

Below is an overview of the process you need to follow once you’ve selected a student. The supporting documents referenced in the process overview are below as well.