An estimated 75,000 to 85,000 employers nationwide hire co-op students. The federal government is the largest employer, hiring 16,000 students throughout 36 departments and agencies. Cooperative education can help to decrease turnover in career positions. Co-op partnerships allow employers to impact the education process. Benefits More and more students are choosing co-ops instead of, or in addition to, the more common internship programs.
Employers submit detailed job descriptions to the co-op office.
The co-op office will forward job descriptions to appropriate academic departments for approval and posting. The co-op office will refer all interested students who meet the qualifications specified in the job description. Employers use their standard hiring procedures and inform the co-op office of placements and anticipated start dates. Co-op staff will monitor students progress and remain available should any problems arise. B. Convert the student into a regular hire.