Cooperative Education Program/Internships
The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)/Internship is designed to provide qualified students with practical work experiences related to their area of study. Career Services works to ensure that both the needs of the student and the needs of the employer are met. Co-op experiences are typically paid, voluntary assignments; in other words, students can acquire practical skills as well as earn income. Students in co-ops have an option of working full- or part-time. Internships are normally required assignments, and students may or may not be paid, depending on the employer. Each major has special requirements for students to participate in the program.

Some of our graduates have been offered full-time employment through these programs. Students can discover employers for co-op/internships through Co-Op Recruiting Day and Match Days on campus.

Jobs on Campus
Students can take advantage of on-campus employment opportunities for income or education. As part of the federal work-study program, they can pay for education expenses through on-campus employment. Working on campus is a great way to meet new people including faculty and staff, acquire job skills, and balance work and school. Nearly every office on campus has some kind of employment opportunities. Career Services can help students discover which department has openings. Students should also plan on attending the Summer On-Campus Job Fair held every August.

Career Services
Career Services helps students and alumni develop career and life planning skills, acquire professional experience, master job search strategies, and seek rewarding employment. Their services include resume writing and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, career advising, on- and off-campus jobs search banks, online job list and information on career development, a graduate school search resource center and a career-planning course.

Career Services collaborates with local businesses and industries and faculty to bring students employment and cooperative education/ internship opportunities through career fairs and co-op recruitment days right on campus. They also sponsor local career fairs to help students from all majors find a job.