They must use and supplement the students' studies. They must increase in difficulty and responsibility as the students progress in the program. One, of course, is the work itself. The other is working as part of a group. Scientists, for the most part, do not spend all their professional time in isolation the way students usually do with their study time.
Scientists frequently work as parts of teams.
They need to get along with others and to communicate their ideas. Experience of this sort is quite attractive to potential employers. How much the student earns depends on the employer, the number of co-op work sessions the student has completed, and the quality of the student's performance. A Broader Outlook on Careers. Return to the Top Eligibility To participate in the co-op program, students must meet the requirements set by their departments.