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At Merrimack, ourCooperative EducationProgram offers:

• Opportunities for all majors

• Four and five year programs starting in fall or spring

• Co-op positions with well-known local, regional, national and international companies and organizations, thanks to our proximity to Boston

• A co-op coordinator who will assist with job preparation skills

Benefit from a learningexperience that’s designed to help you reach your fullpotential.

• Top-ranked academics – 40 majors in liberal arts, science and engineering, business and education

• Outstanding real-world opportunities – internships, co-ops, study abroad and service learning programs

• Excellent career prospects – 92% of our students land jobs or are accepted to graduate school within six months of graduation

• Spirit-enriching education – grounded in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition

315 Turnpike StreetNorth Andover, MA 01845978-837-5000

www.merrimack.edu

Co-op at Merrimack

For Thinkers, Doers and AchieversMerrimack’s Cooperative Education program is a dynamicblend of education and professional hands-on experience that sets you well on your way to achieving your potential in the marketplace of the future. A powerful combination of classroom study and on-the-job experience, co-op can put you a step ahead.

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general Description of InstitutionThe only Catholic Augustinian college in New England, Merrimack College is a selective, independent, co-educational institution with 2,000 full-time students from 22 states and 20 countries. Merrimack’s beautiful 220-acre campus is situated 20 minutes north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Featuring rigorous academics, small classes, and a close-knit residential community, Merrimack offers a wide range of business, education, engineering, liberal arts, science and engineering programs. Our reputation for inspiring excellence is exemplified through our 22,000 alumni—accomplished professionals who are committed to serving the greater good.

Key Institutional Contact(s) Dr. Heather N. Maietta, CDFI Director of Career Services and Cooperative Education [email protected] 978.837.5038 www.merrimack.edu

general Description Co-op ProgramThe Merrimack College Cooperative Education Program is a dynamic blend of educational and professional hands-on experience that sets students well on their way to achieving their potential in the marketplace of the future.

One of the longest-running and well-recognized programs in the Northeast, Merrimack’s Co-op program is offered to students of all majors, beginning in the fall and spring. With Merrimack’s proximity to Boston and strong employer relationships in a wide range of fields, our students have the benefit of working with solid, well-known local, regional, national, and international companies and organizations. Working with a co-op coordinator, students also learn job preparation skills, including resume writing and interview techniques.

top Employers Bank of America General Electric The Boston Globe IBM Dana Farber Cancer Institute Johnson and Johnson Deloitte and Touche Kraft Foods Dynamics Research National Grid Fidelity Investments Raytheon Company

Corporate opportunities connect our classrooms to the community.

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At Miami Dade College, we are committed to giving our students the competitive edge they need to excel in the marketplace. Through our co-op programs, students work with professionals in the field, obtaining valuable knowledge and skills.

Co-Op Programs Are Offered by Miami Dade College’s:

• English and Communication Program• Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program• Law Center• School of Architecture and Interior Design• School of Aviation• School of Business• School of Engineering and Technology• School of Entertainment & Design Technology• School of Health Sciences• School of Justice• School of Sciences

For more information on MDC’s co-op programs, please call 305-237-8888.

Miami Dade College • www.mdc.edu

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general Description of InstitutionMore than 174,000 students attend Miami Dade College, a state-supported college with eight campusesand numerous outreach centers.

We are the largest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the most highly regardedcolleges in the nation.

Key Institutional Contact(s)For more information, call 305-237-8888 or visit www.mdc.edu

general Description of Co-op programsMiami Dade College is committed to providing students a competitive edge in the marketplace. The co-op programsoffer the opportunity to work alongside professionals in the field, obtaining valuable real-world work experienceand knowledge. Programs are offered in several fields:• Architecture and Interior Design• Aviation• Business• Culinary Arts• English and Communication• Engineering and Technology• Entertainment and Design Technology• Hospitality Management• Health Sciences• Justice• Law • Sciences

top Employers American Medical Inc. Baptist Hospital of Miami University of Miami Mount Sinai Medical Center Florida Power & Light Miami Dade College Miami Children’s Hospital South Miami Hospital Miami-Dade County HD&S Corp. Successor Inc.

Current Institution Collaborations American University, Washington, D.C. Barry University, Miami, FL Blue Hill College, Guayaquil, Ecuador Florida International University, Miami, FL Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Nova Southeastern University, Miami, FL Parsons School of Design, New School University, New York, NY University of Miami, Miami, FL University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, New York

n Cutting-edge academic programs and state-of- the-art university facility

n One of the oldest and largest co-op programs in the world

n More than 3,600 co-op studentsearned in excess of $32 million last year while working with nearly 2,000 employers

Interested in a great college experience AND a great career?

To learn more, contact:

RIT Office of Admissionsadmissions.rit.edu

RIT Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services www.rit.edu/co-op/careers


general Description of InstitutionRIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation with an enrollment of more than 17,000 students featuring more than 200 programs at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels. RIT consists of eight colleges offering programs including engineering, computing, business, health sciences, liberal arts, design, photography, film, and animation.

Key Institutional Contact(s) Manny Contomanolis, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Services 585-475-5464 [email protected] www.rit.edu

general Description of Co-op ProgramsEvery academic program at RIT requires some form of experiential education, with cooperative education the signature model. RIT has the fourth oldest and one of the largest co-op programs in the world, annually placing more than 3,600 students in more than 5,500 work assignments with nearly 2,000 employers throughout the U.S. and overseas. Co-op is mandatory for many academic programs and is defined as full-time, paid work experience directly related to the student’s academic field of study and career interests.

top Countries Germany China Denmark Japan India Croatia Italy France

top Employers Microsoft BMW Cisco Systems Flextronics Lockheed Martin Toyota Apple Computer xerox Harris Corporation IBM

Current Institutional Collaborations Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Japan Queens University, London Pontifica Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic New York University, New York Danish Institute Studies, Denmark Arcadia University, Pennsylvania SUNY Oswego, New York

“Toyota’s experience with RIT has been wonderful. The relationships we have built with career services and the engineering departments are not only better

than any others, but beyond our expectations. RIT is a top source of college co-ops and new grads for Toyota.”

Jerry L. Sturdivant

Production Manager PowertrainToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America

For more [email protected]

www.oswego.edu/co-opSUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY 13126

Our campus-wide Co-op program integrates classroom learning with experiential education for professional knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, problem solving, and lifelong learning.

O�ered in more than twenty academic majors and programs, students practice their profession in a real-world employment setting where they gain marketable skills, develop valuable professional relationships, and

are exposed to emerging technologies critical for job placement and early career success.

Prior to Co-op, students at SUNY Oswego are required to complete a professional skills preparatory class o�ering guidance and resources to assist them with resume writing, interviewing, and understanding professional

behavior standards in the workplace.

We have developed key partnerships with businesses and industries that o�er students the best opportunities for job placement and exposure to professional expectations and practices. Through Co-op earnings, students also manage

educational expenses and loan indebtedness more reasonably, making college more a�ordable.

Through Cooperative Education and pre-professional coursework, SUNY Oswego is at the forefront of intentionally preparing students for their professional lives.

Co-op Connections at SUNY Oswego


general Description of InstitutionSUNY Oswego oers more than 100 bachelor’s and master’s programs, from accounting to zoology. Featuring a vibrant residential community on New York’s northern shore— Lake Ontario — Oswego also has a rich study-abroad tradition and a 150-year commitment to experience-based learning. Princeton Review/USA Today named Oswegoa “Best Value College.”

Key Institutional Contact(s)Sheila Cooley Dan GrinDirector of Cooperative Education Interim Director of [email protected] [email protected]/co-op www.oswego.edu/admissions

general Description of Co-op ProgramsThrough SUNY Oswego’s new multi-departmental Cooperative Education initiative, students have the opportunity to incorporate classroom theory with paid professional hands-on work experience prior to graduation. Co-op provides an avenue to intellectual and personal growth, enhancement to classroom studies, exposure to career paths and opportunites, self-reliance and self-condence as well as personal and social responsibilities, which lead to career success in a global economy.

top Employers top Countries IBM Novelis Brazil Costa Rica Welch Allyn Obrien & Gere Taiwan Sweden Saab Sensis Constellation Energy China Switzerland WR Grace Entergy India Democratic Republic of Congo BioGen Idec SABIC SRC KPMG


general Description of InstitutionUniversity of Cincinnati is a public doctoral institution and is the largest employer in the Cincinnati region, with an economic impact of more than $3 billion. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie commission, and is ranked as one of America’s Top 25 public research universities.

Undergraduate Enrollment: 31,985 studentsGraduate Enrollment: 10,436 students

Key Institutional Contact(s) Undergraduate Cooperative Education Kettil Cedercreutz E-Mail: [email protected]

general Description of Co-op ProgramCooperative Education is offered in over 40 disciplines in the College of Arts & Science, the College of Business, the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, and the College of Engineering and Applied Science. During the 2011 academic year students were placed in approximately 5600 co-op positions at 1500 companies.

top Countries Germany United Kingdom Japan France China The Netherlands

top Employers General Electric Toyota Duke Energy Great American Insurance Group Procter and Gamble Company Ethicon Endo Surgery Kroger Company Libby Perszyk Kathman (LPK) Abercrombie & Fitch Messer Construction Company

Current Institution Collaborations Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Nagoya University, Japan Université Technologie de Compiegne, France Korea University, Korea Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico Ècole Speciale d’Architecture, France Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Germany University of Surrey, U.K. Ludwig-Maximillians Universität, Germany Johannes Kepler University, Austria

An undergraduate student at UMass Lowell’s Manning School ofBusiness, Lynn Le gained valuable hands-on experience at MFS Investment Management in Boston.“Experience is worth so much.It will set me apart in the job market,” says Le, who was supportedevery step of the way by UMass Lowell’s Co-op Program.

All six colleges of the University—Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Education; Sciences; Engineering; Business and Health &Environment—provide students with opportunities for learningfrom experience through co-ops in business and industry, servicelearning, study abroad, international partnerships, internships in the community and across the globe and through research withworld-class faculty.

Contact: Career Services & Co-op Center978-934-2355, [email protected].

“Integrating learning

experiences from both

the workplace and the

classroom provides students

with insights about career

choices, accelerates their

personal and professional

growth and enhances their

understanding of the local

and global economies.”

—Ahmed AbdelalUMass Lowell Provost

UMass Lowell Co-op:Helping Students Become World Ready

www.uml.edu

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general Description of InstitutionUMass Lowell is a comprehensive, national research university located on a high-energy campus in the heart of a global community. The campus offers its 15,000 students 120 bachelor’s, 32 master’s and 20 doctoral degree programs. Courses, delivered on campus and online, include vigorous hands-on learning and personal attention from leading faculty and staff. UMass Lowell prepares graduates to be ready for work, for life and for all the world offers.

Key Institutional Contact(s) Students Kerri Johnston Linda Southworth Director of Undergraduate Admissions Director of Graduate Admissions [email protected] [email protected] 978-934-3931 978-934-2373

Employers Institutional Collaborations Patricia Yates Ahmed Abdelal Assistant Dean, Career Development Provost [email protected] [email protected] 978-934-2355 978-934-2365

general Description of Co-op ProgramsCo-ops: Students engage in paid co-op positions at an exciting array of companies – regionally, nationally and globally. Their experiences support and enhance their academic studies and further their career goals. Co-op is learning with purpose.

Internships: Lowell- and Boston-area employers, government agencies and non-profits offer additional opportunities for students to engage in work experience resulting in work-ready, world-ready, life-ready graduates.

Service-Learning: Real-world problem solving is integrated into every major. Examples: Management majors help high school students set up and run a business. Engineering students adapt technology to improve the life of a disabled client. Music and Psychology students work with autistic adolescents to express themselves with music.

Research: Many students work alongside faculty developing technologies and processes. They present findings at national and international conferences and at statewide research events.

top Countries Egypt China Israel Germany South Korea Ireland Canada Denmark South Africa Turkey India Taiwan

top Employers Analog Devices John Hancock Boston Scientific Johnson & Johnson EMC Mercury Computers Fidelity Investments MFS Investment Management Genzyme Raytheon IBM United States Army, Natick Research Center

Current Institution Collaborations Hessen Universities, Germany University of Haifa, Israel Roskilde University, Denmark British University of Egypt Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland Tsinghua University, China Dublin City University, Ireland University of Cape Town, South Africa Central Institute of Plastics Engineering, India Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland

Prestige: Ranked 18th in the nation for graduate engineering programs by The Princeton Review and among the top 25 in the nation for its online graduate programs by the U.S. News and World Report.

Impressive facilities: A 40-acre, multi-building complex for education, research and commercialization.

Quality students: More than 2,900 quality undergraduates and 350 graduate students; the fall 2012 engineering freshman class had an average GPA of 3.7 and an average ACT score of 26.

Quality faculty: More than 100 faculty and staff members who receive more than $10 million in annual research funding from local, state and national agencies generating numerous patents and licensed innovations.

Innovative training: An entrepreneurship focus for incoming freshmen, a capstone experience that challenges seniors to design and produce solutions for real-life clients, and one of only 8 engineering colleges nationwide with mandatory co-op programs.

Outreach: Hosting hundreds of community events and speakers and offering an “Introduction to Engineering” course at area high schools for college credit.

Praise and acclaim: Commended for its co-op program, alumni/industry involvement, effective advisory councils, and student communication skills. All undergraduate degree programs accredited by ABET.

Learn more by calling 419.530.8000 or visiting eng.utoledo.edu

The University of Toledo College of Engineering Offers


general Description of InstitutionThe University of Toledo is an institution of excellence committed to improving the human condition through learning, discovery and engagement. The student-centered, public metropolitan research University features 23,000 students, 6,500 employees, 135,000 alumni,16 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams, residence halls and UT Medical Center hospital and clinics.

Key Institutional Contact(s) Students Employers Dr. Brian Randolph Dr. Vickie Kuntz Sr. Associate Dean of Engineering Undergraduate Studies Director of Engineering Career Development Center [email protected] [email protected] www.eng.utoledo.edu/coe/undergrad_studies www.eng.utoledo.edu/coop

Institutional Collaborations Ms. Christine Smallman Director of Engineering Professional Education Programs [email protected] www.eng.utoledo.edu

general Description of Co-op ProgramsThe Engineering Career Development Center facilitates mandatory cooperative experience programs in bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Additionally, there are optional co-op opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Science & Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Information Technology majors.

In 1997 the College of Engineering implemented a mandatory cooperative education program. Each student enrolled in an engineering program is required to complete a minimum of three semester-long cooperative education work experiences. The College of Engineering has six accredited B.S. engineering programs and five accredited B.S. engineering and information technology programs. Our students have accepted positions in 42 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and 36 foreign countries. Our students are employed at over 1,890 employer sites. Choosing to employ a co-op allows a business to select from a well prepared pool of employees.

top Employers First Energy Toledo Refining Company General Electric Dana Corporation Johnson & Johnson Honda of America Marathon DTE Energy SSOE Group Tenneco NASA Eaton Corporation

top Foreign Countries for Placement Kuwait United Arab Emirates (UAE) Saudi Arabia Lebanon China Jordan

“Since 1999, when our first group of engineering students were required to co-op, we have placed students in over 13,300 positions. These co-op positions were at 1,890 employer sites in the U.S. as well as 36 foreign countries.”

Vickie L. Kuntz, Ph.D.Director, The University of Toledo, College of Engineering

Engineering Career Development Center


general Description of Institution Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational, nationally ranked institution offering career-focused education through 20 bachelor’s degree programs in areas such as applied mathematics, architecture, computer science and networking, construction management, design, engineering, engineering technology, and management. The Institute also offers master’s degrees in architecture, construction management, and facility management. Wentworth is a leader in technical education and well-known for its academic excellence and cooperative education (co-op) program, community service, and support for the economic growth of the region.

Key Institutional Contact(s)Students: Maureen Dischino Executive Director of Admissions [email protected] 617-989-4009

Employers/Institutional Collaborations: Greg Denon Director, Career Services [email protected] 617-989-4112

general Description of Co-op ProgramsCooperative education is a hallmark of a Wentworth education. It provides opportunities for students to gain invaluable work experience, network with industry contacts, and prepares them to transition into their professions. Through co-op, students are able to test their career choices and employers are provided the unique opportunity to play a critical role in educating the next workforce, while identifying talented professionals to join their team.

top Employers EMC Perkins & Will Parsons Brinckerhoff Kaspersky Labs Cisco Systems BMW Gensler Hasbro Turner Construction Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research Wayfair

Current Institution Collaborations Colleges of the Fenway (COF): Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Emmanuel College Simmons College Wheelock College

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