Focus: Helping students gain real-world work experience and prepare for future careers.
What They Do:
- Connect students with local businesses for co-op placements
- Teach workplace skills like resumes, interviews, and professionalism
- Monitor student progress on the job
- Ensure experiences meet curriculum and learning goals
- Handle credit evaluation for work-based learning when needed
Why It Matters: The co-op department bridges classroom learning and the workplace, giving students hands-on experience and essential career skills.