Co-op allows students to test various possibilities while still an undergraduate. They try out different jobs, discover what they like and don't like, and understand the rich connections between classes and work. Almost all full-time undergraduates who have completed at least three full quarters of classes. They repeat this cycle several times, gaining valuable work experience. Some co-op students return to the same position multiple times.
Many employers hire their co-op students into permanent employment after graduation.
Career Services provides comprehensive career advising, counseling, and assistance to clients at every stage of the career development process, including their job search. Your organization is responsible for all hiring decisions and for providing the student with adequate training in order to perform the duties of the job. Toward the end of the work period, the student will ask the supervisor to complete an evaluation form. It is helpful to use the evaluation process as a means of honest communication and guidance. Because of the design of the co-op program, it may be possible for you to obtain year round coverage by alternating students at your work site.