Advantages of a Co-op/Internship Experience

There are a number of benefits to participating in a co-op/internship experience:

  • Earn academic credit toward graduation
  • Reinforce and apply classroom learning in a work setting
  • Gain career-related experience for your resume
  • Explore future careers in your field
  • Confirm your career choice
  • Network with professionals in your field
  • Make contacts to serve as references for future employment
  • Get exposure to recent information and techniques in your field
  • Develop general skills in communication, problem solving, and decision-making
  • Increase your understanding of the operations, requirements, and environment of organizations within your field
  • Strengthen your self-confidence, resourcefulness, and self-discipline
  • Increase your employment opportunities after graduation, and
  • In most cases, earn money.