Why is Co-op Essential to an Engineer's Education? | U of Cincinnati Engineering & Applied Science

Did you know former dean Herman Schneider at the College of Engineering and Applied Science invented cooperative education (better known as co-op) in 1906? In this 'What is Engineering' episode, hear from Dr. John Weidner, the dean and chemical engineering professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science on why co-op is more important than ever for an engineer's education. Read the full interview:

As a student, you are exposed to some of the top companies in the region, state, country, and world and a part of a program ranked number 2 for co-op in the nation (U.S. News & World Report). From General Electric (GE) Aviation here in Cincinnati to Bosch in Germany, the opportunities are endless to gain real-world experience to expand your resume as a student while collecting a real-world paycheck.

To learn more about engineering co-op at UC:

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Frequently Asked Questions

-Where can I Co-op?:
The University of Cincinnati generates more than 6,000 co-op placements each year in over 1,300 companies in 44 states and 22 countries around the globe. Successful co-ops often lead to employment post-graduation.

Students spend their co-op rotations at businesses of all sizes including Fortune 500 companies around the world like: Apple, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, GE Aviation, L'Oréal, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Tesla, Toyota and hundreds more.

-How does Co-op work?
Students alternate traditional academic semesters with semesters spent working full-time in their chosen field. Typically, students complete between three and five co-op semesters prior to graduation.

On the year-round co-op schedule, students complete at least a year of professional engineering experience, gaining first-hand knowledge of professional practices and advancement opportunities.

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