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 complements the work that they do in the classroom by applying classroom knowledge professionally.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR STUDENTS:
- September 15th: Applications available online for January - June 2027 internships
- September 23rd through October 15th: Classroom VIP presentation visits
- October 16th: Applications due to apply for VIP program fall semester internship
- Week of October 19th: Resume Review / Mock interviews
- November 6th: Interview and Selection of interns
Students, to apply, click on the 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