The Cooperative Education Program is an important link in the educational process that integrates college level academic study with full-time meaningful work experience. This is achieved through a working agreement between GSFC and a number of educational institutions. This agreement allows the students, through study and work experience, to enhance their academic knowledge, personal development, and professional preparation. Additionally, Co-op employees earn income that is based on the level of education and work experience they have attained. GSFC benefits from the Co-op program in many ways.
Students rotate from work to school on a semester or quarterly basis.
Academic disciplines desired are engineering, mathematics, physics, earth and space science and computer science. To support this program, the Center currently has Co-op agreements with more than 60 universities, and new agreements can be made with other schools. The Cooperative Education Program at the GSFC receives a significant amount of management attention and support, and it is our intent to help continue this tradition.