From the Director...

Attention Co-op Employers:  Interested in Hiring         Fall Co-ops? Please contact us at 201.216.5368 for more information!

Welcome to the Stevens Institute of Technology Cooperative Education Program web site. We invite you to explore the many exciting opportunities that cooperative education offers both students and employers. Started in 1986, the Stevens Co-op Program has grown to include over 600 students and 150 co-op employers. The success of the program is built on the capabilities and enthusiasm of co-op students; the challenging work assignments provided by co-op employers; and the personal dedication of the co-op staff. This web site is designed to introduce you to the combination of rigorous classroom study and professional practice that is cooperative education.

At Stevens, we believe that cooperative education is first and foremost a powerfully effective educational process. Co-op is built on a theory/practice model of learning that unfolds through five increasingly sophisticated work assignments. In addition to the educational benefits, co-op helps students clarify and test their career goals and earn money to pay part of their college expenses.

Employers are an integral part of the process and they benefit as a result of their participation. Companies hire co-op students for their ability to contribute to current operations and for their potential as full time hires after graduation. Besides these bottom line considerations, co-op employers and supervisors enjoy the challenges and rewards of contributing to the education of the next generation of engineers and scientists. The fact that most co-op employers seek to hire students semester after semester is a strong testament that participation is worth the effort.

In summary, cooperative education is a partnership that mutually benefits students, employers, and the Institute. We hope you find the information contained on our web site helpful. Feel free to contact us at 201.216.5368.

Sincerely,

Joe Stahley
Director