It allows students to acquire essential practical skills by being exposed to the reality of the world of work beyond the boundaries of the campus, enhancing their self-confidence and career direction. Transfer students need to attend Wentworth for at least one academic semester before they are eligible for Co-op. For students in the four year program, required Co-ops are scheduled for the spring of their junior year and the fall of their senior year. For the five year program, required Co-ops are scheduled for the summer after their 3rd year and the summer after their 4th year. Students not only graduate from Wentworth with an excellent academic education but they also have related professional job experience which is a major factor in landing a full-time permanent position.
Students can work anywhere in the U.S. or the world for that matter.
Most recently we have had students working in Bermuda, Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, as well as California, Michigan, and Florida. Typically, students find Co-op jobs in the city as well as in the suburbs. In large and small companies, in New England and beyond. There is a mid-semester evaluation form and a final, more detailed evaluation completed by the student's employer at the end of the semester. Then, if necessary, the Co-op Coordinator will make contact with the company.