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- (808) 956-7007
- coop2600@hawaii.edu
Cooperative Education (Co-op)
Co-op is a nation-wide, work experience program that formally integrates students academic and career interests with productive work experiences. The Co-op partnership offers employers an opportunity to recruit talented, trainable prospective employees and gives students an opportunity to gain paid, career related experience.
Internships
Internships are short term, paid, project based opportunities that offer experiential learning in student’s field of interest. Internships offer your organization students with academic knowledge to assist in projects or assignments to enhance your organizational goals.
Send all Cooperative Education / Internship questions to coop2600@hawaii.edu
Employer Testimonials
Wallace "Wally" Sato "Students bring new ways of thinking/different ideas into the office. They are able to do tasks for others, so others can tend to other urgent matter[s]. They are able to do training in our office on new equipment since they pickup on how things operate very fast. With the student’s help, the work in our office get accomplished as scheduled.” |
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Bucky Bogaev “The Co-op program affects our organization at all levels. We have benefited in the past and (we) hope to continue to participate in the coming future years. I feel this partnership has contributed to the growth of our staff.” |
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Marc Nishida “The Co-op program provides serious applicants and the Co-op agreement creates a stronger commitment between employer-employee. Counselors help to communicate work values to Co-ops which helps with their maturity and development. Counselors give helpful advice to employers on improving working relationships with young Co-ops.” |
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Sarah Pendleton “I have nothing but good things to say about the Co-op program. It allows both the student and employer know what they are getting themselves into before making any commitments. Plus it gives students work experience to put on their resumes.” |
Cooperative Education - Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Co-op?
- What are the advantages?
- What kind of jobs do Co-op students do?
- How much do Co-op students usually get paid?
- How do students benefit?
- Where do I get additional information?
- Cooperative education (Co-op) is a three-part working relationship in which a college or a university joins with an employer in a structured, academic relationship that benefits the student, the employer and the institution of higher learning.
- Access to talented and motivated UHM students
- The satisfaction of mentoring future professionals through on-the job training.
- Reduce future recruitment and training costs by developing a pool of applicants that are available to convert to full-time employment.
- Hiring a Co-op is a win-win situation. The student acquires experience in his or her field of interest and the employer will in turn receive quality work.
What kind of jobs do Co-op students do?
- Co-op participants have acquired communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills that are marketable for wide array of Co-op positions.
- Co-op participants have worked as auditors, engineers, journalists, software testers, buyers, managers, environmental assistants, teachers, and market researchers to name only a portion of our partnerships.
How much do Co-op students usually get paid?
- Co-op students are capable of handling relatively high-level tasks and they average about $13.00 per hour. The general range is between $10.00-18.00 depending on the organization and the responsibilities assigned.
- Gain hands-on experience and apply classroom learning in a professional environment
- Clarify career objectives by exploring the field from the inside
- Develop professional work habits and personal confidence
- Helps students transition from academic to employment life
Where do I get additional information?
- Go to http://www.hawaii.edu/sece and create an employer profile.
- Email coop2600@hawaii.edu or call 956-7007 for Co-op assistance.
Internships - Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is Internship?
- What are the advantages?
- What kind of jobs do interns do?
- How much do interns usually get paid?
- How do students benefit?
- Where do I get additional information?
- Provides relevant work experience while the student is in school
- Part-time during the academic semester and/or full-time during the summer break
- Work can be short-term with emphasis on on-the-job training
- Help students explore and learn first hand about your company’s industry and related careers.
- Ability to identify potential employees
- Obtain staff assistance for ongoing or special projects
What kind of jobs do interns do?
- Hire interns for short term key projects e.g. tax season, holiday, and summer experiences.
- Real world work experience in their career interests: administrative, engineering, computer, business, architecture, communication, marketing, fine arts (museum), horticulture, health & medical fields and many more.
How much do interns usually get paid?
- The general range is between $9.00-14.00, depending on the organization and the responsibilities that are involved.
- Gain hands-on experience and apply classroom learning in a professional environment
- Explore career opportunities in a short term commitment
- Network with professionals
- Gain valuable work experience
- Develop new skills
Where do I get additional information to participate?
- Go to http://www.hawaii.edu/sece and create an employer profile.
- Email coop2600@hawaii.edu or call 956-7007 for Internship assistance.
Questions?
Send all Cooperative Education / Internship questions to coop2600@hawaii.edu.
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