Genine Apidone

Director of Cooperative Education
Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice
Case School of Engineering

Provides the strategic vision and goals, leadership, management and operational implementation of the co-operative education program.

Genine leads, directs and manages the co-op program, setting the strategic vision and goals, and developing co-op policies and procedures that align with the mission of the engineering school and university. She also serves as the main point of contact for students seeking co-op opportunities, specifically around career guidance and professional development.

Key Job Functions

  • Oversees the co-op program
  • Advises and coaches students seeking career guidance as it relates to co-op
  • Educates students on co-op guidelines and assesses eligibility for co-op assignments
  • Prepares students for workplace co-op assignments
  • Provides workshops and training opportunities to promote the development of employment skills throughout the year