Cooperative Education
Co-op, short for Cooperative Education, is an educational model in which students alternate semesters of academic study with terms of full-time (paid) employment in positions related to their academic and/or career goals. A participant can do 1-2 Co-ops for two separate semesters plus summers, gaining up to a year of career experience before graduating.
U of I launched the Co-op Program in summer 2018 in the College of Engineering, with plans to grow the program and eventually make available to all U of I students. To see which majors the program is currently accepting applications from, visit the How to Apply page. Students will start with a Co-op program application and workshops that prepare them to successfully apply for and secure a Co-op position, along with preparing them for the Co-op experience itself. Co-ops typically happen during an extended junior year.
U of I provides a network of support that helps you prepare for and get the most from your Co-op, including a Faculty Co-op Advisor and a Co-op Coordinator. Your Co-op Coordinator can help guide you through the Co-op process and help identify various positions that best match your skills and career interests. Your Faculty Co-op Advisor will support the development of learning objectives and hold meetings with you and your on-site supervisor at the beginning and mid-point of your Co-op.
Both during and after completing a Co-op assignment, students reflect on their experience. Once back to school, each Co-op cohort participates in a Co-op Showcase where students share about their Co-op experience with fellow Co-op participants, faculty, industry partners, and students. The reflection process also includes a Pre and Post Survey completed by both student and site supervisor.
Current Co-op Listings
Engineering Intern - Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing
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Seasonal Restoration Technician
Our Seasonal Restoration Technicians join our full-time staff on a wide variety of ecological restoration projects from installing native plants, mowing, selective application of herbicide to invasive … Read more
Field Crew Lead - Native Pocket Prairie Landscaping
Job Description - Field Crew Lead - Native Pocket Prairie Landscaping Position: Native Pocket Prairie Landscaping Field Crew LeadLocation: Pullman, WashingtonEmployment Category: Temporary (~ April - … Read more
Engineer Student Co-op (East Grand Forks, MN)
Seeking Co-Ops to work January 2024 to August 2024 This Co-Op is ideal for a sophomore or junior student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering who wants to work full-time during … Read more
Engineer Student Co-op (Moorhead, MN)
Engineering Co-OpSeeking Co-Ops to work January through August This Co-Op is suited for a junior student in the Engineering field who wants to work full time during one semester and the summer months … Read more
Engineer Student Co-op (Hillsboro, ND)
Job titleEngineer Student Co-opPosition typeInternshipWork-Study programNoJob descriptionThis co-op is ideal for a sophomore or junior student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical … Read more
Civil/Structural Engineering Internships: Summer 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is currently recruiting for Engineering Internship and Co-Op opportunities for the summer of 2024. Read more
Rafting Outfitter Office Staff
Employer: Teton Whitewater Job Type: Summer Seasonal, paid internship available Pay: Starting at $575/week. Read more
Co-op, Digital Content Production
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Co-op, Data Science
About Biogen: At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Read more
Co-op, Imaging Biomarkers
About Biogen: At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Read more
Co-op, Machine Learning Data Scientist
About Biogen: At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Read more
Co-op, Biologics Drug Discovery
About Biogen: At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Read more
Co-op, Human Genetics
About Biogen: At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Read more
2024 Co-Op – Science & Technology: Cell Culture Process Development (June - Dec)
About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Read more
2024 Co-Op – Science & Technology: Cell Line Development (June - Dec)
About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Read more
2024 Co-Op – Science & Technology: Automation & Data Science (June - Dec)
About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Read more
2024 Co-Op – Science & Technology: Purification Development (June - Dec)
About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Read more
2024 Mechanical/Reliability Engineer Co-Op (June - Dec)
About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Read more
2024 Packaging Engineering Co-Op (June - Dec)
About AbbVieAbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Read more
Professional Theatre Training Program - 2024-2025 Season
Florida Studio Theatre’s Professional Training Program is an immersive and comprehensive way to bridge the gap between academic theatre and the professional world. Read more
Sales Support Co-op
This opportunity will allow you to work side-by-side with a Sales Support Specialist in our Sales Support department to experience technical sales support and the order management process from … Read more
Product Management Intern OR Co-op
The Product Management Co-op/Intern is part of the Product Management team, which is responsible for the management of product life cycles of current products, the analysis of future business … Read more
Summer 2024 - Crime Analysis Intern - 90370790 - New York
http://careers.amtrak.com/job/New-York-Summer-2024-Crime-Analysis-Intern-90370790-New-York-NY-10001/1108747000/Date: Dec 14, 2023Location: New York, NY, US, 10001 Company: AmtrakYour success is a … Read more
CO-OP Internship in Manufacturing Engineering
Co-Op Opportunity (paid) 3-month assignment starting in May preferably. Read more