Here are answers to questions we often hear. You increase your personal and professional maturity by exposure to the work environment, making you a stronger job candidate at graduation. All co-op positions are paid employment. Internships can be paid or unpaid. You receive a designation on your academic transcript, even though no academic credit hours are earned.
Some employers offer their co-ops and interns jobs at graduation.
Working multiple terms and graduating a year late can pays off because students with more experience usually receive higher salary offers for post-graduation jobs. Applying for a co-op or internship position is competitive. Just as in any job search, employers will evaluate your interpersonal and communication skills in determining whether or not to offer you a co-op or internship position. There are fluctuations in employers' needs and in the job market. There are a wide variety, located nationwide, predominantly in the east.