* The Co-op Process does not begin for international students until arrival on campus.

Co-op Structure
Our students alternate between an academic term and a co-op work experience term.

The Goals of Cooperative Education at Kettering University

• To develop a strong correlation between your academic program and the co-op work experience with your co-op employer
• To provide educational experiences which orient and integrate you into a professional role with your employer
• To develop positive work-related habits, characteristics and skill sets
• To grow within your co-op position by remaining with a single employer throughout your college career

Co-op Expectations – A Working Partnership
A successful co-op experience depends on the cooperation of Kettering University, the participating employer partner and the student. Each has defined responsibilities and expectations. Carefully following these requirements will help ensure that your co-op experience is the best it can be.

Student

• Works and meets regularly with their Co-op Manager
• Maintains a current resume, attends professional development seminars and applies for co-op positions
• Is accessible and available for interviews with potential employer partners
• Notifies the Co-op Manager when employment offer is received and accepted
• Completes an evaluation of the co-op experience at the end of each work term
• Meets the academic expectations of the University and the work performance expectations of the co-op employer

Kettering University – Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services

• Serves as a liaison between the employer partner, student and university
• Makes suggestions for appropriate co-op positions
• Provides information about Kettering University’s academic programs
• Refers résumés and helps with appropriate interview arrangements
• Advises employer partner on appropriate wages and benefits
• Counsels students on career goals and helps match their skills to an employer’s needs
• Monitors the quality of the co-op work experience

The Co-op Employer Partner

• Provides a work plan for students and appropriate job descriptions for co-op positions
• Works with the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services to ensure co-op students are enrolled and registered at Kettering University during each work term
• Completes an evaluation of the student’s performance at the end of each work term
• Provides alternating work assignments, with an increased level of challenge and responsibility as the student progresses academically
• Provides a work assignment suitable for a Senior Thesis Project