At the University of Chicago Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, we want students to have access to academic and cultural resources, but to also have opportunities independent of the classroom and student life. Thus, the following is a list of opportunities where students can go to search for funding, enrich their summers or find work after graduation.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Summer Internships

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is looking for talented individuals for 2013 summer internship opportunities.  As a summer student employee, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced transportation professionals in the nation which will help give you in-depth knowledge of the issues and challenges of transportation projects in the fifth most populated state in the U.S.  The engineering summer program is designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training, knowledge and experience with the premier state department of transportation.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has posted the Summer Technical Program information on the department’s website at http://www.dot.il.gov/techapp/vacancy.html.  Select the IDOT district or office where you are interested in applying and carefully follow the directions on the information sheet provided.  Applications will be accepted from April 9 through Monday, April 22 at 4:30PM.  

Engineering Program: This program is designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. Only students who have completed a minimum of one year (30 semester hrs, 45 qtr. Hrs credit) of college courses in engineering through completion of four or more years in engineering or related curriculum are eligible.

Compensation:


·         $15.85/hr Downstate
·         $17.00/hr Schaumburg

Non-Engineering (Technician Trainee) Program: This program is designed to give non-engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. High school graduates through students who have completed four or more years of college courses in areas other than engineering are eligible to apply.

Compensation:


·         $11.10/hr Downstate
·         $12.00/hr Chicago

Application Information:
 

Applications will be accepted during the posting period only, Tuesday, April 9 through Monday, April 22 at 4:30PM. If you have any questions, please contact Aisha Jordan at (217) 557-2000 or Katie Ellis at (217) 782-2545.

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