Meet seasonal needs and release professional staff from work that can be delegated. Attract top students to your organization early in their college careers. Benefit from the strong work ethic of Virginia Tech's Wood Science and Forest Products Students. Top-notch students who understand the wood products industry. Students have the option of beginning as early as the summer following their freshman year or as late as their junior year.
Students generally receive college credit for co-op positions.
Each successive employment term should involve increased responsibility and complexity of work assignments and should correspond to the student's academic and work experience. Upon completion of each work term, both the co-op student and employer complete an evaluation. The initial agreement between the company and student is for a minimum of three employment terms. The Center for Forest Products Marketing and Management will work with you to fill your recruitment needs and to answer any questions you may have about this program.