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1. If the student fails to receive financial assistance for any reason, is the industry responsible for covering the entire balance for tuition and books?

Yes, however, all students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance and the majority of students are awarded funds.

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2.Is the industry obligated to employ the student upon completion of the ATE program?

No.

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3.Can the industry terminate the agreement with the student at any time?

Yes, we have industry partners serving both on our in-state Advisory Board and our National Visiting Committee. In state, they have provided help with curriculum development, have sponsored students for paid internships and provided scholarships, and they have hosted Advisory Board meetings to save the project money. Our NVC members have brought an industry perspective to overall project management and direction. We had hoped that industry partners would become spokespersons for the project, but we have not been successful in engaging them in this way. Their own company agendas always take precedence.

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4.Is the student considered an employee of the company during the internship?

No, most industries utilize temporary employment agencies although some choose to directly employ the student.

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