Timeline | Summer on the Cuyahoga

Timeline

TIMELINE

Summer on the Cuyahoga offers a flexible hiring schedule to meet the needs of our employers. Job descriptions may be posted through the spring and offers can be extended at any time.

April

Welcome packets emailed to all confirmed student participants.
Alumni representatives travel to campus to meet with student program participants.
Students complete and return SOTC registration materials.

May

Employers send individuals who will be supervising the interns to an information session to finalize details for the summer.
Employers contact students to share information about travel to work, dress code, work hours, employment expectations, etc.

June

Students arrive in Cleveland and move into housing at Cleveland State University on Saturday, June 9th, and the first day of work will be Monday, June 11th. Students may begin work prior to June 11th by arrangement with Summer on the Cuyahoga..

July

Students continue working while enjoying a wide variety of SOTC events.

August

The closing event for the summer will be held on Thursday, August 2nd and the last day of work for many interns will be Friday, August 3rd. Any exceptions to concluding work on this date must be approved by the Summer on the Cuyahoga program. Students who are completing 10-week internships will be housed with local alums for the remainder of their time in Cleveland.

November-December

SOTC staff travels to campuses to market the program.
Employers may post job descriptions to the web site at any time.
Job descriptions should be posted to the web site, although new job descriptions may be posted at any time.
October, 2011: Web site goes "live" on campuses and students can submit applications.
Employers will receive applications via e-mail and are encouraged to contact students within 48 hours of receiving an application. Automated web site features can be used to inform students of their status ("under review", "offer extended" or "declined").

January and February

Students continue to apply for positions, employers continue to interview students and may extend offers at any time. All offers should be submitted through the web site on the Employer tab. Students are asked to respond to offers within 48 hours so that Employers can proceed with the hiring process.

March

Employers are encouraged to conclude all interviews and extend employment offers. All of the schools will have spring breaks staggered throughout March so it may be difficult to reach students during these days. It is highly recommended that all offers be finalized by March 9, 2012.

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