Summer Student Support

Essential Position Responsibilities Students are seeking opportunities that stimulate their interests and provide real-world experiences. The best way to structure the student's work is to plan for the following types of work.

Background work:

This should be general work that is important and requires some skill. The purpose of background work is to help students understand the fundamentals of the process. In other words, learn what the issue is that has caused the need for the assigned project so there is a better understanding of how to begin the work/solution. The balance of the primary project, background, and day-to-day work will enable the student to be productive and have a well-rounded learning experience. Students will look to their supervisor/mentor to help them transition