Overview of internships and co-ops
In today’s diverse and highly competitive work environment, employers are looking for employees who have acquired experience and achieved success in the workplace. Internships and Co-ops provide students with a wonderful opportunity to acquire real-world experience while still enrolled in school.
Experiential Education incorporates classroom learning with practical work experience in cooperating organizations. An internship/co-op can assist you in focusing your career goals by combining theory with practical, supervised work experience. Many students have reported that their internship provided them with the motivation to do well academically, helped them choose appropriate courses, and assisted them in moving toward career outcomes related to their major and vocational interests. In addition, internships/co-ops may provide you with an opportunity to acquire valuable job-seeking and professional skills.