For UCI Students

To fully take advantage of MADO program, we have established certain qualifications and requirements of MADO students.  The objective for this program is to create an opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience while working on a part-time project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• When applying for MADO, please use your UCI email address only
• Must be enrolled as a full-time UCI student during the duration of the program
• Appropriate employment status by either having US citizenship or Green Card; OR the correct visa (please go to International Center for CPT information before applying to MADO).
• Complete the online application and turn in all required paperwork during the application process on time.
• Initial Paperwork:  online application plus upload resume and unofficial transcript
• After selected for project: sign NDA and consent form
• Before start of project: provide outline of expectations from mentor/company MADO project

ELIGIBILITY

Students are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for MADO if they are part of one of the listed programs below:

• Self-supporting graduate programs: https://www.reg.uci.edu/fees/list_of_ssgdp_programs.html
• DCE graduate programs:  https://ce.uci.edu/programs/uci-graduate-degrees

And/or

• First year International students:  please review eligibility criteria

REQUIREMENTS – students agree to provide the following

• Provide QUARTERLY feedback (January to May/June – winter & spring quarters) to both the MADO program and mentor.  Ensure that all communications are clear and succinct.
• Work with mentor to clearly define goals and expectations before the start of the project.  Please note that this is a part-time program as students are enrolled full-time in course work.  Make sure that goals of projects are realistic and given enough time to accomplish.
• Sign participation form which may also be found under MADO program resource tab.

AS NEED BASIS

• Sign NDA (non-disclosure agreement) which may be found under MADO program resource tab.
• IP assignment form (1 form together with student.)

Once selected for a project by the business, there will be additional paperwork to complete for the stipend.  Thank you for your interest in the MADO program and we wish you the best of luck!

For Business & Project Mentors

Thank you for your interest in the Make a Difference Opportunity (MADO) program. Together we hope to work towards developing and establishing a vibrant and engaging workforce for the businesses in the region. This opportunity will allow your business to work directly with your potential employee(s) of the future with minimal to no risks.

See deadlines listed above for completing your project submission to be listed in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Please complete the online project description and requirements.
• Please describe project skills required and preferred.
• Please set up project duration – start and end dates.
• Clearly define goals and realistic expectations from the student before the start of the project (project start should be in January during the start of the winter quarter and end at the end of the Spring quarter – normally in late May or early June).
• Please make sure that the student is aware of your expectation and their time commitments and vice versa.
• Please be mindful that these students are full-time students and will only be able to work part-time on the project.
• Provide feedback to the student during the end of March spring break, which is mid-point of the program and then again at the end of the program.
• Provide feedback via a survey to the MADO program after the student completes the project in late May/early June.
• Sign participation form to be found in the program resource tab.

AS NEED BASIS

• Sign mutual NDA to be found in program resource tab or provide your own company mutual NDA.
• IP assignment form (1 form together with student.)

Thank you for your participation in the MADO program.