Cooperative Education
Co-op, short for Cooperative Education, is an educational model in which students alternate semesters of academic study with terms of full-time (paid) employment in positions related to their academic and/or career goals. A participant can do 1-2 co-ops for two separate semesters plus summers, gaining up to a year of career experience before graduating.
U of I launched the Co-op Program in summer 2018 in the College of Engineering, with plans to grow the program and eventually make available to all U of I students. To see which majors the program is currently accepting applications from, visit the How to Apply page. Students will start with a co-op program application and workshops that prepare them to successfully apply for and secure a co-op position, along with preparing them for the co-op experience itself. Co-ops typically happen during an extended junior year.
U of I provides a network of support that help you prepare for and get the most from your co-op, including a Faculty Co-op Advisor and a Co-op Coordinator. Your Co-op Coordinator can help guide you through the co-op process and help identify various positions that best match your skills and career interests. Your Faculty Co-op Advisor will support the development of learning objectives and hold meetings with you and your on-site supervisor at the beginning and mid-point of your co-op.
Both during and after completing a co-op assignment, students reflect on their experience. Once back to school, each co-op cohort participates in a Co-op Showcase where students share about their co-op experience with fellow co-op participants, faculty, industry partners, and students. The reflection process also includes a Pre and Post Survey completed by both student and site supervisor.
Why Co-op?
At the University of Idaho, students can earn $18,000-$28,000 through our Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program. Alternate classroom study with 6-month sessions of skill-based, on-the-job experience, make a lasting impact at the company you serve. The workforce is looking for more than a degree; get the co-op advantage.
Current Co-op Listings
R&D Co-op
This R&D co-op, under direction of the Vice President of Research will support research and product development activities to accomplish milestones at Alcyone Therapeutics. Read more
Summer 2024 Intern/Co-Op, New Orleans Operations Engineering
Your Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern As an intern within Operations, you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process … Read more
Manufacturing Engineer Co-op/Intern
Summary of Position:This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead of the Design and Manufacturing Engineering team. Read more
Analytics & Automation Co-op – Summer 2024
About O-I: To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. Read more
Continued Engineering Support Co-Op Spring 2024
Are you a hard-working and dedicated engineer and an inquisitive problem solver? If so, then Tektronix might be the place for you! We are seeking a six-month Co-Op to join our Continued Engineering … Read more
Human Resources Co-op
Intern Program Overview:The Terex Early Talent Program immerses high potential students in challenging real-world projects which directly help drive business results at our global organization. Read more
Design Engineer Co-op
Co-op Program Overview:The Terex Early Talent Program immerses high potential students in challenging real-world projects which directly help drive business results at our global organization. Read more
Program Management Co-op
You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals, like you. Read more
Human Resources Student Experience
You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals, like you. Read more
Summer Co-op, Internal Audit
About Biogen: At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Read more
Business Intelligence Student Experience
You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals, like you. Read more
Engineering Intern / CO-OP
Location: Sutherland, NE, US, 69165-2134 Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineering Intern / CO-OP located at Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, Nebraska. Read more
Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Start Jan 2024)
Come join the Clean Energy Solutions Team at Generac on our mission to “bring new potential to energy for the greater good”! Our products intelligently combine intermittent energy sources like solar … Read more
Staff Accountant & Internships
Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S. Read more
Packaging Engineering Co-Op (June-December 2024)
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Read more
Embedded Software Test Engineer Co-Op
About iRhythm:iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company focused on the way cardiac arrhythmias are clinically diagnosed by combining our wearable bio sensing technology with powerful cloud-based … Read more
Research Engineering Co-op
About iRhythmiRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company focused on the way cardiac arrhythmias are clinically diagnosed by combining our wearable bio-sensing technology with powerful cloud-based … Read more
Electrical Test Engineer Co-op
About iRhythm:iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company focused on the way cardiac arrhythmias are clinically diagnosed by combining our wearable bio sensing technology with powerful cloud-based … Read more
Electrical Engineer CO OP/Intern (Req ID 5225)
Job OverviewThe temporary intern position is located at the NASA/White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces NM. We will consider all college levels. Read more
Energy Engineering Co-op
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Read more
R&D Engineering Co-op - Sustaining
Company OverviewBracco Medical Technologies employees are proud to help cardiologists, radiologists and other medical specialties visualize, assess, and improve patient treatment. Read more
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
Company OverviewBracco Medical Technologies employees are proud to help cardiologists, radiologists and other medical specialties visualize, assess, and improve patient treatment. Read more
Winter Co-op 2024 - Manufacturing Operations Sumner, Washington
KDP Manufacturing Operations Co-op (Winter 2024) - 3324 142nd Ave East Suite 200, Sumner, Washington, 98390As a Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) you will be a part of the beverage revolution. Read more
Winter Co-op 2024 - Manufacturing Engineering Sumner, WA
KDP Manufacturing Engineering (Winter 2024) - 3324 142nd Ave East Suite 200, Sumner, Washington, 98390As a Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) you will be a part of the beverage revolution. Read more
Accounting/Finance Intern
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an accounting or finance student in the Pullman/ Moscow area. Read more