Advantages of Doing a Co-op or Internship
Academic Growth
- Gain practical on-the-job experience by applying the academic theory learned in the classroom to a work environment.
- Gain valuable insights that the classroom experience cannot provide.
- Return to the classroom better able to appreciate what you are learning and willing to share experiences with the classmates.
- Utilize the employer’s educational and training resources.
- Utilize the industry’s state of the art processes and technology.
- Studies show that grades improve after completing a co-op or internship assignment.
We tend to retain
10% of what he hear
15% of what we see
20% of what we see and hear
40% of what we discuss
80% of what we EXPERIENCE
…Co-op IS EXPERIENCE!
Professional Growth
- Refine existing and develop new professional skills.
- Improve oral and written communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Personal Growth
- Gain self-confidence.
- Learn self-reliance and independence.
- Gain motivation to continue to learn.
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop skills necessary to interact with a diverse population.
Career Growth
- Validate your career decision and major.
- Investigate career tracks within your profession.
- Experience different work environments.
- Build your resume
- Gain an edge and keep in the job market.
- Develop a network of contacts.
