Cooperative Education Internship Program

What is the Co-op Internship Program?

Cooperative Education is an extremely practical and satisfying way to improve your college education. Co-op allows you to combine career-related work experience with academic coursework to enrich your total educational experience. The program allows you to obtain relevant work experience before graduating, while earning academic credit and pay!

Why Become Involved in Co-op Internships?

Through Cooperative Education, you can gain practical work experience, in your major, with top employers in business, industry, and government. By participating, you will enhance your chances in the job market and make contacts for the future. With Cooperative Education you are not just settling for any job to help finance your education, you are working toward a career goal as well.

  • Nationally, 70% of co-op students receive job offers from their co-op employers for after graduation
  • The average starting salary at graduation is 9% higher for co-op students
  • Co-op students receive salary raises more often than other college students.

    • How do I Become Involved in the Co-op Internship Program?

    Visit Career Services and the staff will get you started on your job search by showing you where Co-op internship opportunities are posted and answer any questions you may have. Start early to gain valuable work experience before you graduate.

    Print a copy of the Co-op/Internship Student Manual and Forms See a list of Internship Coordinators for your college

     
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