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Develop awareness, explore, and experience careers through Cooperative Education (Co-op), a nation-wide, work experience program. Integrate academic and career interests with paid, career-related, and productive work experiences.
Co-op Student Orientation
Students interested in participating in the CDSE Cooperative Education/Internship program should click through the following slideshow. If you have any questions about the Cooperative Education program, send an email to coop2600@hawaii.edu
Step One: View the Coop Orientation below
Step Two: Enter your information to apply for the Coop Program
Once you have viewed the entire Coop Orientation above, please enter your information in the form below so that we know you viewed the orientation:
What students have said about Cooperative Education
- "Co-op gave me a renewed dedication to and interest in my studies."
- "I enjoyed working with professionals who treated me likewise. "
- "I really like the fact that I’m working with people who are already in the field. They are giving me insight on the real world. This kind of information is priceless, things you can’t learn in classes. "
- "Co-op has allowed me the opportunity to gain first hand experience in my future career field while getting paid."
- "Being able to make decisions that have real results."
- "I’ve gained a lot of valuable knowledge in the field by talking to people and learning which I had no clue before this experience."
Get started today!
- Open to at least half-time, classified UH Manoa students in good academic standing at the sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate levels in declared major with at least two full semesters remaining before graduation.
- Sign up for an in-person orientation at the CDSE office or check out the online orientation by clicking on the image above.
- Register and search through the on-line jobs database at http://www.hawaii.edu/sece
- Meet with a counselor to review your Co-op options and assistance with application/resume procedures.
Cooperative Education / Internship Walk in Hours
Students are free to walk in for personalized, one on one counseling sessions with an experienced CDSE counselor. Please refer to the table below for CDSE walk in hours:
| Day | Hours |
| Monday and Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 12noon - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 12noon |
Related forms:
- Co-op Student Application Form
- Student Evaluation Form
- Supervisor Evaluation Form
- Counselor Evaluation Form
Cooperative Education Student of the Year
Matt Sitkowski (right), Meteorology 2006-07 Co-op Student of the Year with nominator Nezette Rydell from the U.S. National Weather Service - Honolulu Forecast Office
“Matthew exhibits maturity and poise beyond his years and experience. He not only has tremendous potential for the future, he is already a valuable addition to our agency.”
-Nezette Rydell, U.S. National Weather Service - Honolulu Forecast Office
Still have questions?
Send an email to coop2600@hawaii.edu if you have any questions regarding the Cooperative Education / Internship program.
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View the latest CDSE News and Updates and learn more about CDSE Job Programs and our various online offerings by clicking through the links below. To suggest a new quick link, send an email to cdse@hawaii.edu
Employers from NAVSEA successfully conducted a series of job interviews with students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa via webcam from their offices in California. CDSE plans to allow other non-university employers to conduct interviews over the internet via webcam.
Wondering which career direction is right for you? Whether you're a new college student on campus or a college student preparing for graduation, deciding on a career can be very difficult. To select the right career path, you must know something about yourself and how to find the right career that will best suit your goals.
View the online orientation and send us your information to begin working with Cooperative Education / Internship.
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Working at the University. There are nearly 4,000 students working on the UHM campus. CDSE can help you find the University job you've been looking for.
Non-University Employment
Working in the community. From small businesses to international corporations, CDSE allows you to connect with employers suited to your interest.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) / Internships
Working in your Major. The Cooperative Education and Internship programs allow you to gain practical real world experience in your major while still in school.
Federal Work Study
Working in the community and university. Federal Work Study is a financial-aid based program that subsidizes a portion of college expenses by offering employ ment in career or community service positions.
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