Here is what co-op employers say about IEEQ Program participants they hired for co-op work terms in the past:

Technical Skills

"Technically excellent" and "…has the right skills and learns quickly"
"In our area, incoming knowledge is not nearly as important as one’s progress on the learning curve and attitude to learning.  He is on the right track"
"…has meticulous process-related skills, in assessing existing processes and looking for improvements"
"her understanding of the engineering concept is much better than a new graduate engineer"

Additional Skills

"…takes hold and effectively fulfills the role of representing our group, which serves as a design group to the rest of the organization"
"…has an unprecedented relationship with the shop floor staff" and "…is constantly communicating and following up on his own initiative"
"…has to work with a very diverse group of people and has established great rapport with all of them"
"…asks very intelligent questions" and "…fits in well with the organization"

Outstanding Qualities

"Technical skills", "performance" and "thoroughness of work"
"Attitude", "initiative", "enthusiasm", and "ability to work on his own"
"Professionalism" and "mature people skills"