The Cooperative Education Program is a partnership between employers and UMass Lowell designed to provide each co-op student with improved quality and depth of education and experience.
Higher education provides academic training and administrative coordination.
Employers provide meaningful, paid work experience, supervision of technical sills development, and a formal written evaluation for the student. Meaningful Experience Cooperative Education at UML will give you the opportunity to work in your field. You gain professional experience that makes you more competitive in the job market. In fact, co-op jobs often turn into full time jobs after graduation. Academic Credit Cooperative Education at UML offers up to six academic credits for your successful participation.