How do Cooperative Education/Internship Programs work?
College Cooperative education/Internship offices partner with employers covering a wide range of academic areas. Through this collaboration, employers list job opportunities and colleges provide pre-screened student applicants that meet job requirements. Students earn academic credit as part of the cooperative education program and are given the opportunity to test-drive their chosen career paths. Through a cooperative education/internship program, students learn about developing resumes, the job search and interviewing process, and receive guidance from co-op professionals. While interns are an excellent resource for employers, the student gains a first hand look at corporate culture and an organization’s working environment. They also learn about different career paths within an industry, the value of networking and how these connections can help in their future job searches. This is the perfect scenario for students to gain a better understanding of career paths and the types of opp
