Internships & co-op

Ready to boost your resume and gain real work experience? We'll help you secure a co-op or internship that gets you one step closer to gainful employment after graduation.

Learn while you work

A co-op or internship opportunity can provide you with valuable experience and income while you are taking classes.

Build experience that matters!

• Prior experience can give you a competitive advantage and is attractive to employers
• Tackle real-world challenges you won't see in class or in your text books
• Test drive your future career and make sure it's the right fit
• Build confidence and grow your skills while gaining hands on experience

Learn more about internships and co-ops, including how to apply!

Co-op

A co-op is a paid opportunity to gain real-world experience while you're still in school. You'll work part-time during the semester, get your foot in the door at a company, and see what it is really like to work in your field. 

• Get paid to learn on the job
• Build professional skills and confidence
• See if a career path or company is right for you
• Make connections that could lead to future employment after graduation
• Eligible students must be enrolled in 6 or more credits and have a 2.0 GPA or greater

Internship

An internship is a paid job with a local business or non-profit where you will work on real projects related to your field of study. You'll gain hands-on experience and grow your skills and resume.

• Work on projects that connect to your major
• Check out career paths and clarify your career goals
• Make connections to open doors down the road
• Internship opportunities are available every semester
• Lasts 10 to 12 weeks
• 15- 20 hours of work per week; up to 40 hours during the summer based on business's need
• Eligible students must be enrolled in 6 or more credits and have a 2.0 GPA or greater

Other employment experiences

If an internship or co-op is not the right fit for you, consider student jobs on campus or with local organizations. These are great positions to help build your resume and gain valuable experiences.

"My internship at Rehmann in the Professional Support Department has been an invaluable learning experience. I gained hands-on experience in managing office operations, developed organizational and multitasking skills, and learned how to collaborate effectively within a professional environment."

Kari Richardson
Delta student, Northwood 3+1 General Management