Develop your awareness, explore, and experience careers through Cooperative Education (Co-op), a nation-wide, work experience program. Integrate academic and career interests with paid, career-related, and productive work experiences.

What can I gain from a co-op or an internship?

Gain valuable experience and apply classroom learning in a professional environment
Explore career opportunities and 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

What is required to join Co-op?

Enrolled as at least half-time, classified UH Mānoa students
Good academic standing at the sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate levels
Declared major
At least two full semesters remaining before graduation

Information about 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.

Get started today!

How to apply
Read what students have to say about Cooperative Education
Complete the Cooperative Education Orientation
Register and search through the online jobs database
Meet with a counselor to review your Co-op options and assistance with application/resume procedures.

Related Form:

Co-op Student Application Form

Still have questions? Email us at coop2600@hawaii.edu

Resume E-book for the Career Fair

The Mānoa Career Center is creating a resume e-book that employers can access before, during, and after the Career Fair.

By submitting my resume, I authorize the University of Hawaii to maintain and release my resume and information only to employers participating in the career fair.

Complete this form and upload a PDF of your resume.