Introduction to the Industrial Practice Programs

Welcome to the Jonsson School Industrial Practice Programs.  You have decided to participate in what many consider the most successful form of education today.  The Industrial Practice Programs (IP Programs or IPP) are optional, but formal activities at the Jonsson School.  The IP Programs combine classroom study with career-related work experience.  Students have the opportunity to earn a college degree plus practical on-the-job experience within their chosen field of study.  Employers have access to highly qualified student workers to assist with current workloads and to develop a resource for future permanent hires.    

IPP Objectives include:

• enhancing student learning through the combination of theory and practical application by combining work experiences with classroom study;

• developing student maturity, responsibility, and self-dependence;

• improving student skills in human relations, teamwork, and communications;

• heightening student motivation to excel in both the workplace and the classroom;

• providing employers with a source of highly qualified, pre-professional personnel available on a year round basis; and

• strengthening the relationship and cooperation between industry and academe.

The Jonsson School IP Programs are not a Work-Study program.  Though IP Programs combine academic preparation with related work experience, Work-Study is a federally supported financial aid program which provides jobs for students with financial need.  Work-Study positions are partially supported by federal dollars and need not be career related.  All Jonsson School IPP assignments must be career related.  They are 100 percent employer funded and are not based on financial need.  

Student Benefits include:

• the application of theory to practical problems in an engineering or computer science environment;

• the opportunity to screen career choices;

• the provision of experience often required for future, full-time job searches;

• experience which develops sound judgement, confidence, teamwork, self-discipline, and communication skills;

• contact with practicing professionals;

• potential full-time job offers at graduation; and

• the opportunity to earn while learning.

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