Benefits of Cooperative Education
For Students
- Enhances skills gained in the classroom
- Strengthens interpersonal communication skills
- Provides experience in a professional setting
- Develops useful career-related contacts
- Increases chances of full-time employment after graduation
- Provides substantial financial assistance
For Employers
- Facilitates a cost-effective method of training and retaining long-term employees
- Recruits experienced full-time personnel
- Meets immediate employment needs
- Aids in the completion of special projects
- Releases full-time employees for higher level activities
- Enhances college relations
