Cooperative Education Cooperative Education , or co-op, integrates classroom study with work experience in industry. This type of education links students, employers and RIT in a common effort that benefits all three. RIT is a world leader in cooperative education. With 2,500 participating students, RIT's cooperative education program continues to rank as one of the largest in the world. Many students choose RIT because of its nationally known co-op program.
Cooperative education is a unique kind of education.
It is different from summer employment, and different from an internship. You will have the opportunity to apply much of the theory you are learning in your course work. You will have the opportunity to experience a typical work day, and verify your career choice. You will earn a reasonable salary which may help you finance your education. You will develop your technical skills - and very important personal skills such as judgment, reliability, and written and oral communication.