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Employers
When it comes to recruiting the best student engineers, EPP’s 100 years of experience can be an asset for your company. In addition to our well-established protocols for successful co-ops and internships, we connect you with candidates for full-time roles through multiple events and an exclusive job posting platform.
Benefits of Working with EPP
Our employee partners benefit from our proven programs in several ways:
- Employers can foster professional relationships with students before they graduate through our co-op and internship programs.
- Employers can evaluate students who are on assignment for future potential full-time employment, streamlining the process to fill vacant positions.
- Students are trained in the company’s specific methods and processes, enabling them to contribute more quickly to projects if they are hired for a permanent role.
- Hiring students for co-ops or internships increases company capacity for short-term, specific projects.
- Supervisors gain valuable mentorship and leadership skills.
- An ongoing partnership keeps your company top of mind for UT students through increased visibility across campus.
Getting Started
Handshake is the platform used campus-wide for posting jobs and events.
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Create a Handshake employer account (view instructions).
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Once your account is created, visit the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s school listing page.
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Post your open job or internship opportunities (view instructions).
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For additional information and instructions, visit the Handshake website.
Questions?
Get in touch with our professional staff to learn more about our programs. Visit us in 161 ZEC or email [email protected] to get started.
Next Steps
Click the links below to connect with EPP and engage with engineering students through our events and programs.