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Co-op Program

The Cooperative Education Program is your opportunity to gain hands-on job experience while pursuing a degree.

Overview

Through alternating semesters of full-time study and full-time work experience, you can:

  • Be well-paid for your hard work — program participants average more than $23 per hour
  • Strengthen your job prospects after graduation — companies prefer hiring students who have related work experience, especially within their organization
  • Explore career fields and confirm whether your choice of major is the right one
  • Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and technologies
  • Experience “corporate culture” by working with professionals and observing how they handle job situations in your field

Current Co-op Job Opportunities

Check out the most current Co-op Job Opportunities.

Potential and Current Co-op Employers

Click here to learn more about recruiting co-op students and becoming a co-op employer!

Co-op Team

Contact Us

Students who have questions about the co-op program, please contact the Co-op Program or email us at [email protected].