Cooperative Education Employers need to know that their investment in a new employee is going to pay off. Employee retention and developing a competent work force are issues of great concern for today's employer. Cooperative education is a means by which to effectively address these concerns.
Cooperative education combines academic and applied learning experiences.
This synthesis allows students to clarify career goals, relate them to their academic pursuits, and systematically develop skills in both areas. The results for employers are developing a skilled work force for their industry, and providing a means to address immediate human resource needs allowing greater flexibility and adaptability in a changing regional, national, and global economy. The Career Services Center works with the various schools and academic programs to foster experiential opportunities such as co-op. Whether your organization is exploring the possibility of creating a co-op program, or seeking to fill positions within an already existing program, The University of Georgia welcomes your interest in cooperative education.