2023-2024 Cooperative Education & Internship Program Snapshot
990 Co-op & Internship Enrollments
35% Students Accepted Professional Positions with CEIP Employer
$20.61 Average Hourly Wage Earned by Co-op Students
Career Readiness Is Key
The Cooperative Education & Internship Program (CEIP) is our flagship experiential learning experience supporting ºÚÁÏÉçÇø ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. career-focused mission and polytechnic designation. CEIP provides students unmatched opportunities to experience an active and applied focus on learning within their professional field before they graduate. Our award-winning program is centrally coordinated by Career Services ensuring structure, support and collaborative partnerships between employers, students, and university faculty/staff.
Students enroll in CEIP to complete a work experience that allows them to develop essential career readiness skills, increasing employability upon graduation. Employer partners participate to recruit career-ready students, build their talent pipeline, and provide feedback, ultimately influencing the education of students entering their professional field.
2023–2024
Co-op & Internship Report
Student Responses
At the end of their experiential learning experiences, students reflect on their career-readiness skills.
96% Increased Self-Awareness
96% Elevated Communication Skills
95% Boosted Confidence in Career Abilities
Preston LeighMy internship was a transformative experience that gave me expertise, knowledge, and connections.
