The Workplace is Your Classroom
Co-op gives you a chance to apply knowledge and theories gained in the classroom to 'real world' work scenarios.
Stevens Cooperative Education
Approximately 30% of undergraduate engineering students participate in the Stevens Cooperative Education Program
The Stevens Cooperative Education Program, or Co-op, is a five-year educational program, which provides engineering and science students with the opportunity to alternate between semesters of full-time work and full-time study in areas related to the student's academic major and career interests. The Co-op program is designed to provide experiences that prepare students to connect their academic studies with the world of work, explore career interests and clarify goals.
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Benefits of Cooperative Education
Explore Career Interests
Co-op allows you to make informed educational and career choices based on full-time, work experiences related to your academic studies and career interests.
Professional Development
The Co-op program provides resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and ongoing support while in the program and out on work terms.
Networking
Co-op students establish valuable network of professionals in the field, which provide students with future employment opportunities, industry insight and more.
Career Exploration by Major
Co-op supports students' academic studies and career exploration while identifying career interests, gaining professional skills, and setting career goals.