Cooperative Education and Internship Programs

Cooperative Education (Co-op) is a structured program that gives students the opportunity to gain work experience in careers related to their academic major and/or vocation choice. Co-op students gain skills preparing them for the future job market and providing work experience as part of their credentials upon graduation.

Employer Benefits of Co-op

• Reduction in cost of recruitment and training personnel
• Selection and education of quality students who could become permanent employees
• Observation and evaluation of students’ on-the-job performance before the possibility of offering permanent employment
• Elimination and/or reduction of time needed to train new graduates
• Retention rate is higher among co-op students who become permanent employees

For more information regarding the Cooperative Education Program, contact the Center:
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Phone: 615-353-3248
Fax: 615-353-3254