What is the difference between internships, part-time jobs, Cooperative Education (Co-op) and Federal Work-Study?
All are ways for students to gain important work experience on-and off-campus during their education. Job, internship and co-op listings are available via the Center’s online job listing system, GWork. • Internships are work experiences related to a desired field or body of coursework. They vary in terms of substantive work and are frequently unpaid. The Career Center serves as a clearinghouse for internship listings. Contact the Dean’s Office in your school to determine if academic credit is available. • Cooperative Education (Co-op) offers a structured, paid program that integrates salaried, career-related work with academic programs. The Career Center cooperative education staff manages the program. • Part-time Jobs include a variety of paid experiences that may include career-related activities. The Career Center provides a listing service, GWork, for on and off campus jobs. • Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally-sponsored and University-supported financial aid work program for
