Cooperative Education
Co-op, short for Cooperative Education, is an educational model in which students alternate semesters of academic study with terms of full-time (paid) employment in positions related to their academic and/or career goals. A participant can do 1-2 Co-ops for two separate semesters plus summers, gaining up to a year of career experience before graduating.
U of I launched the Co-op Program in summer 2018 in the College of Engineering, with plans to grow the program and eventually make available to all U of I students. To see which majors the program is currently accepting applications from, visit the How to Apply page. Students will start with a Co-op program application and workshops that prepare them to successfully apply for and secure a Co-op position, along with preparing them for the Co-op experience itself. Co-ops typically happen during an extended junior year.
U of I provides a network of support that helps you prepare for and get the most from your Co-op, including a Faculty Co-op Advisor and a Co-op Coordinator. Your Co-op Coordinator can help guide you through the Co-op process and help identify various positions that best match your skills and career interests. Your Faculty Co-op Advisor will support the development of learning objectives and hold meetings with you and your on-site supervisor at the beginning and mid-point of your Co-op.
Both during and after completing a Co-op assignment, students reflect on their experience. Once back to school, each Co-op cohort participates in a Co-op Showcase where students share about their Co-op experience with fellow Co-op participants, faculty, industry partners, and students. The reflection process also includes a Pre and Post Survey completed by both student and site supervisor.
Current Co-op Listings
R&D Polymer Co-Op at The Sherwin-Williams Company
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Forest Practices Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) at Washington State Department of Ecology
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2025 Winter Consulting Intern at Research and Business Development Center (RBDC)
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Chief Financial Officer at The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Employer: The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Expires: 01/01/2025 The Chief Financial Officer shall perform such financial duties and functions as delegated by the Chairman including, but not limited … Read more
Wildland Fire and Forest Health Specialist at Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Expires: 11/11/2024 Wildland Fire and Forest Health Specialist, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)Location: Northwest Region- … Read more
Space Science Educator at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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Assistant Planner at City of Ponderay, Idaho
Employer: City of Ponderay, Idaho Expires: 07/31/2025 Assistant Planner, City of Ponderay, ID Position type: Permanent, Full Time PositionRate of Pay: $28-$31 per hour depending on … Read more
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William M. Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program 2025 at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Employer: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Expires: 12/10/2024 The 2025 William M. Read more
Finance Intern at Clenera, LLC
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Engineering Intern at Clenera, LLC
Employer: Clenera, LLC Expires: 11/08/2024 ABOUT THE ROLEThe internship program at Clēnera is designed to give current undergraduates an opportunity to immerse themselves into the complex world … Read more
Business Development Intern at Clenera, LLC
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Agronomic Field Research & Services Intern at BRANDT
Employer: BRANDT Expires: 04/01/2025 Job Description: Agronomic Field Research & Services InternSummary/ObjectiveBRANDT is seeking an Agronomic Field Research & Services Intern to participate in … Read more
Agronomy Sales Representative, Experienced at CHS Inc.
Employer: CHS Inc. Expires: 04/04/2025 CHS Inc. Read more
Forest Ecology & Policy Program Consultant at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Employer: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Expires: 10/23/2024 Forest Ecology & Policy Program ConsultantJob Class: Natural Resources Program ConsultantAgency: MN Department of Natural … Read more
Environmental Education Winter Field Instructor at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Employer: Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area Expires: 11/29/2024 DescriptionUnder the direction of the Environmental Education Coordinator, Bogus Basin’s SnowSchool program is seeking an … Read more
Animal Industry Livestock/Meat Inspector at South Dakota State Government
Employer: South Dakota State Government Expires: 10/31/2024 Job ID: 28297Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Animal Industry BoardLocation: PierrePay Grade: GHClosing Date: … Read more
Internship, Video Game Engineer, Infotainment (Winter/Spring 2025) at Tesla
Employer: Tesla Expires: 04/02/2025 About the TeamTesla is expanding the Infotainment Applications software team. Read more
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Spring 2025 Operations and Sustainability (Paid) Intern at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Employer: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Expires: 11/05/2024 Applications are only accepted online on our career page: Countrymusichalloffame.org/careers.For application deadlines and … Read more
Tax Intern at Anderson Peretti & Company
Employer: Anderson Peretti & Company Expires: 11/29/2024 Qualifications:· Preference will be given to applicants close to graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.· Strong … Read more
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Oncology Research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Employer: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Expires: 11/26/2024 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research … Read more
Intern - Environmental Sustainability at Micron Technology Inc.
Employer: Micron Technology Inc. Read more
Biologist at National Park Service
Employer: National Park Service Expires: 04/08/2025 BiologistSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area located in the Pacific West Region.Open to the first 100 applicants or until … Read more
Agriculture Intern- US -Summer 2025 at McCain Foods
Employer: McCain Foods Expires: 03/24/2025 Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them; we make them. Read more