Co-op positions are career-related, paid work experiences for college credit. They enable you, the student, to integrate classroom learning with practical professional experience in your field of study. Check with your educational instruction to see if they have a Cooperative Education Program. The length of a co-op varies from 3-12 months and can occur at any time of the year. The co-op experience lends itself best to project based work that requires more extensive training.

Summer internships are a great way to gain real-life experience, practice what you have learned in college, and get to know more about a company that you may be considering for full-time employment.