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Cooperative Education (Co-op) / Internship

• Student Information
• Employer Information

Student Information

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.

Email coop200@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.

Student Testimonials

	"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.
• Check out the Cooperative Education online orientation.
• 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.

Online Student Orientation

Students interested in participating in the CDSE Cooperative Education/Internship program should click through the following slideshow. Send all questions 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:

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:

Related Forms:

• Co-op Student Application Form
• Student Evaluation Form
• Supervisor Evaluation Form
• Counselor Evaluation Form

Questions?

Send all Cooperative Education / Internship questions to coop2600@hawaii.edu.