SVSU student Adam Parsons, of Saginaw, contributes to Dow Corning Corporation in a co-op position role

2015 Jul 27

Saginaw Valley State University student Adam Parsons, of Saginaw, has gained valuable experience with Dow Corning Corporation in a co-op position.

As part of the SVSU Cooperative Education and Internship Program administered by the Office of Career Services, students such as Parsons have the opportunity to apply their academic coursework into a real-world setting.

Recognized with the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, SVSU encourages students to pursue practical experience. By their senior year, 84 percent of SVSU students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

Organizations seeking to connect with highly motivated students such as Parsons are invited to contact the Office of Career Services at (989) 964-4954, careers@svsu.edu or www.svsu.edu/careers for more information.