Valley Industry Partnership
Welcome to Valley Industry Partnership (VIP) for Cooperative Education!
The VIP Program is a unique partnership between leading companies and the Lyles College of Engineering and developed to provide internship opportunities for qualified students of Junior Level Standing.
Program Goals
The Valley Industry Partnership was formed as a cooperative effort between Fresno State and a number of local companies. The main goal of the program is to provide a rich, well rounded educational experience for students majoring in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial technology, and mechanical engineering. This is done by providing the students an opportunity to work in a real-world environment.
This program is very similar to the internship programs found in other disciplines. Internship programs help give students hands-on professional team experience. This compliments the work that they do in the classroom by applying classroom knowledge professionally.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR STUDENTS:
- March 23rd: Applications available online for July - December 2026 internships
- April 6th through April 24th: Classroom VIP presentation visits
- April 26th: Applications due to apply for VIP program fall semester internship
- Week of November 10th: Resume Review / Mock interviews
- May 8th: Interview and Selection of interns
Students, to apply click on button below
If you are a company and would like to find out more about VIP opportunities, please contact:
Roger Moore
Valley Industry Partnership Director
Phone: 559.278.0153
Email: rmoore01@mail.fresnostate.edu