Co-ops and Internships

Co-ops/Internships

Cooperative education is a unique form of education which shows you how to use classroom learning in the workplace. This combination of classroom study and related, paid and supervised on-the-job training prepares you to join the workforce after graduation.

Co-op has a profound effect on the way your learning takes place. You start to discover the practical application of what you are learning at Clark State because you are putting it to the test in a real job. In addition, you will:

  • explore your career interests
  • acquire academic credit for your Co-op experience
  • earn money to help with college expenses
  • sharpen the skills employers value
  • apply classroom learning to on-the-job experience
  • make valuable contacts in your field, and
  • gain work experience you can show on your resume

How does Co-op work?

Clark State operates on a quarter calendar. This allows you to be placed in a work site for 10-11 weeks each quarter. Two plans are available:

Parallel – Work part-time while carrying either full- or part-time coursework. (95% of Co-op students use this option, typically working 20 hours per week.)
Alternating – Work full-time one quarter and attend classes the following quarter.

How do I apply?

To participate in the Co-op Program at Clark State, you must:

  • be a currently enrolled student with a GPA of at least 2.0
  • successfully complete the course Employability Skills (EBE 100), and
  • be committed to obtaining an associate’s degree from Clark State

If you meet these eligibility requirements, please contact the Office of Career Management to complete an application.

Who co-ops at Clark State?

The Co-op Program is available to students in the following technologies:

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture Business
  • Business Management
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Commercial Art
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Drafting and Design Technology
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Horticulture Industries
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Medical Office Systems Administration
  • Stage Production

Contact Information
937/328-6093
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