Cooperative Education (Co-op)
Northeastern University
Northeastern University’s Cooperative Education (co-op) is one of the oldest, largest and most well respected in the world. More than 11,000 university learners at all education levels participate each year with more than 3,000 corporate and non-for-profit organizational partners throughout the U.S and in more than 90 other countries. Alternating periods of full-time employment with full-time study, it is a powerful learning model that produces graduates who are critical thinkers, globally aware, confident, self-directed learners with relevant, practical experiences in multiple organizations. More than 90% of graduates are employed full time, or enrolled in graduate school, within six months of graduation. More than 50% of graduates receive a job offer from one of their previous co-op employers and 89% of graduates are employed in roles and industries directly related to their fields of study and career interests. Employer partners benefit from utilizing co-op students to complete critical tasks and projects and free up the time of current employees for other initiatives. Working in assignments that last from four to eight months, employers have a significant amount of time to assess their co-op students for future employment opportunities and for participating students to learn, grow, and make better and more informed career decisions. The University offers a full range of customized cost-effective approaches to hiring, training, evaluating, and onboarding talent.