What is the difference between co-op and internship assignments?
Co-op (Cooperative Education) Assignments: Provides college students with the opportunity to build upon their education, gain project based work experience, and establish relationships with industry professionals. We offer co-op assignments to undergraduate and graduate students. Our co-op assignments start in January through June/August or July through December, depending on our business needs and the student’s availability. Students who have completed their first year of college obtain experience by working on a project based business, or research assignment, related to their course curriculum. In general, co-op students are paid an hourly rate to work for 6-8 months, and may receive academic credit from their school. Internship Assignments: Provides college students with practical work experience related to their education and career interests. Undergraduate interns who have completed their first year of college will develop the necessary skills to succeed in their field of study th