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The Value of a Co-op and What Does That Even Mean?

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Published on January 3, 2025

The Value of a Co-op and What Does That Even Mean?

Coming to college can be a daunting task for any student. When you consider all the factors one has to consider, location, size of school, does it have my major, what is my major, who will I room with, and …

By Zach Fuqua

Zach Fuqua Director of Career Development

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Published on August 4, 2024

You might have read the headline of this article and wondered, “what is a conceptual skill—and do I have them already?” Chances are, you do—it’s just a matter of practicing them and highlighting them in your professional life. Conceptual skills …

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UKY Pigman College of Engineering
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353 F. Paul Anderson Tower
Lexington, KY 40506-0503

Career Service Hours

Day of the week	Career & Co-op Center Hours	Career Peer Drop-In Hours (Fall 2024)
Monday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Students do not need an appointment to meet with our Career Peers, but appointments with Zach and Betsy must be requested through Handshake,

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