This year, students at Iron Range Engineering have the option of working on an internship program while they attend their normally scheduled classes. Every Tuesday, several students work on their internship at companies throughout the Iron Range. This program is preplanned into their busy schedule and they are required to keep up with their projects and studies during this time away from school.
Working on an internship while attending school simultaneously may seem to be overburdening and sometimes impossible, but this time spent at internships is invaluable. On the job training adds an entire dimension to our learning, and the contacts we gain while at our respective companies will prove to be useful throughout our careers.
This summer, I had the privilege of working at an internship with Minnesota Power in Duluth, Minnesota, and I am still working at my internship throughout this fall. The knowledge I am gaining about the power industry is immense, and I am gaining incite into what industry is looking for in graduating engineers.
It is true that engineers are required to be lifelong learners, but more importantly I saw many engineers teaching while on the job. These engineers were constantly training new engineers in their field about their profession, and I learned a great deal from them. Teaching is something every new engineer should strive to get better at as they start their careers.
Proofed by Bryan Frey
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