Cooperative Education Program

The Cooperative Education Program provides an opportunity for students to alternate semesters of academic study with semesters of paid, career-related, engaged-learning experience. A basic goal of this experiential-learning program is to help bridge the gap between academic study and its application in professional practice. Each student's Co-op experience is monitored by the Co-op faculty to ensure learning. Cooperative Education, as the term implies, represents a partnership among the University, students, participating industries, businesses and government agencies.

As an employer, imagine the opportunities to heighten your visibility on campus, cut your recruiting costs, meet temporary or seasonal work demands, and secure motivated, affordable employees.

Participation in the Cooperative Education Program gives you the opportunity to:

•    Participate in the education of potential permanent employees
•    Evaluate a student’s on-the-job performance before making a long-term commitment
•    Gain the “inside track” on recruiting quality students for permanent employment
•    Offer assistance to senior professionals, releasing them for more complex responsibilities
•    Reduce costs and time associated with recruiting and training new graduates
•    Obtain immediate productivity from co-op graduates
•    Maintain high visibility with students, faculty and administrators at Clemson University