Lawrence Tech expo focuses on interns, co-ops

Lawrence Technological University is going to put some more real-world into its educational experience with a new expo for interns and co-op students later this month.

The annual Co-op & Internship Expo looks to pair Lawrence Tech students seeking internships with local employers looking for cost-effective help.

"Anytime they can combine theory and practice they can come away with a degree with practical applications," says Peg Pierce, director of career services for Lawrence Technological University.

This is part of Michigan's push to staunch its brain drain. Internships are shown to be an effective tool in keeping college graduates in the state, as students are more likely to stay where they have a foot in the door for their first professional job.

"The reality is the students are going to be less likely to look outside of Michigan if they already have options here," Pierce says.

The expo will be held on Oct. 22 at Lawrence Tech's Southfield campus, 21000 West Ten Mile Road. Lawrence Tech is still looking for more employers to participate. For information, call (248) 204-3140 or send an email to ltuocs@ltu.edu.

Source: Peg Pierce, director of career services for Lawrence Technological University
Writer: Jon Zemke

Lawrence Tech expo focuses on interns, co-ops

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