Internships and co-ops provide opportunities for students to use their valuable classroom knowledge in a professional environment. Why should a student engage in an internship or a co-op?

• Work with professionals in your field of interest
• Explore professional goals
• Test academic theories
• Make valuable contributions in the workplace
• Develop professional references and contacts
• Gain valuable experience to increase your marketability

What is the difference between an internship and a co-op?

Internships:

• Associated with academic credits (tuition)
• Faculty sponsor is required
• Part-time or full-time
• Summer, semester or January
• Occasionally salaried

Co-ops:

• Salaried
• Summer, six months, eight months, or a combination
• Considered a full-time student while at placement
  

For more information contact:
Ginger Goldsbury
NRE Career Services Director
511 Goodell
413-545-6011
ggoldsbury@acad.umass.edu

Go to the Career Services website.