Internships and Co-ops at Ameren
	Opportunities
	Hands-on experience is what Ameren’s internship and co-op programs are all about. You will step into an action-oriented experience by having real responsibilities and work on productive assignments that merge what you have learned in the classroom with actual business interactions. Ameren’s internship and co-op programs provide professional growth and experience with benefits. Learn about the Ameren internship and co-op salary and benefits for which you may be qualified.
	Ameren makes an effort to match your interest to a similar internship, a philosophy that extends to our regular employees. Many of our past internship participants have found satisfying careers with growth potential at Ameren.    The length of your experience at Ameren depends on your academic schedule and our company needs. Ameren provides three options:
		Internship: Full-time employment during the summer; usually May to mid-August.
		Co-op: Full-time during one semester and summer break; approximately eight months.
		Job Shadow: Full-time for one week; ideal for Spring Break week. You “shadow” an Ameren employee to learn more about the utility industry. Perhaps best for a sophomore or junior who is considering an internship or co-op the following year.
	The Ameren internship program offers junior and senior college students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful industry experience. The program allows us to identify talented prospective employees and allows you to explore and possibly move into a dynamic future. To apply for an internship or co-op, begin online by signing up with eRecruit. Review or print the eRecruit procedures that explain how to add your application and resume online: Internship and Co-op Application Information.
	Growth Potential
	Ameren is one of the nation’s largest investor-owned utilities serving customers in Illinois and Missouri. Internship and co-op opportunities may be offered in various locations throughout our service area.    Ameren is a growing company with a record of successes. We are responding to a changing industry by providing new solutions for tomorrow’s energy needs. Ameren is interested in people who can be creative and responsive to the challenges our industry faces.
	Requirements
	Ameren offers internships and co-ops for college students meeting the following criteria:
		Department specific major
		Two year curriculum completed by the start of the program
		Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
		18 years of age
		Successfully passing Ameren’s drug screen
		Legally eligible to work in the United States
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