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
Employer: The Sherwin-Williams Company Expires: 10/25/2024 Job Description Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Read more
Jazz Road Intern at South Arts
Employer: South Arts Expires: 02/01/2025 South ArtsINTERN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Jazz Road InternPay: $15/hourTime Commitment: 20 hours a week, In-Office = 12 hours, Remote = 8 … Read more
(#00013649) Intern/Co-op - Information Technology (Fall 2025) at Marathon Petroleum Company LP
Employer: Marathon Petroleum Company LP - Talent Acquisition Expires: 04/02/2025 An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new … Read more
(#00013142) Intern/Co-op - Information Technology (Summer 2025) at Marathon Petroleum Company LP
Employer: Marathon Petroleum Company LP - Talent Acquisition Expires: 04/02/2025 An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new … 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
Spring 2025 FOX Sports Internship Program - Los Angeles at Fox Corporation
Employer: Fox Corporation Expires: 11/24/2024 FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. 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
(#JR-2403487) Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/27/2025 About GlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and … Read more
(#JR-2403492) Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/27/2025 About GlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and … Read more
(#JR-2403135) Software Engineering Intern, Machine Learning (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/26/2025 About GlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and … Read more
(#JR-2403262) SEC Reporting & Accounting Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/26/2025 About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, … Read more
(#JR-2403181) Factory Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/25/2025 About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, … Read more
(#JR-2403132) IT Enablement Business Analyst Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/25/2025 About GlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and … Read more
(#JR-2403194) SEC Reporting & Accounting Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/25/2025 About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, … Read more
(#JR-2403127) IP Legal/Contracts Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/25/2025 About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, … Read more
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at nVent
Employer: nVent Expires: 03/23/2025 In order to be considered for this position, you will need to submit an application using the link below. Read more
(#JR-2403180) Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2025) at GlobalFoundries
Employer: GlobalFoundries Expires: 03/20/2025 About GlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and … Read more
Environmental Engineer intern/Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Electrical Engineer Intern/Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Mechanical Engineer Intern/Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Accounting Intern/Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Process Engineer Intern/Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Co-op Electrical Engineer at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Mechanical/Project Engineer Intern/Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more
Process Engineer Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America
Employer: Packaging Corporation of America Expires: 03/19/2025 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Read more