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SECTION ONE: THE BEST OF CO-OPLETTERS TO GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND STUDENTSCOLLEGE COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONA unique sourcebook of all the facts, figures, and resources to help the prospective co-op student make that important college and career choice.

SECTION TWO: THE CO-OP CLOSE-UPSPICTURES AND TESTIMONIALSOur Co-op Close-ups provide an up-close and personal look at students from a range of co-op programs.

SECTION THREE: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMTHE NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMNational competition guidelines and criteria for the $4.1 millionmerit co-op scholarship program.THE 2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

SECTION FOUR: FEATURE ARTICLETHE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK“Bringing Co-Op to Scale”

SECTION FIVE: U.S. COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SPONSORSClarkson UniversityDrexel UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyJohnson & Wales University Kettering UniversityLane Community CollegeLIU PostMerrimack CollegeMiami Dade CollegeRochester Institute of TechnologyState University of New York OswegoUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of Massachusetts LowellThe University of ToledoWentworth Institute of Technology

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SECTION SIX: INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY SPONSORSDurban University of TechnologyThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitySuranaree University of TechnologyThe University of Newcastle AustraliaVaal University of Technology

SECTION SEVEN: EMPLOYER SPONSORSAnalog DevicesCDM SmithD3 TechnologiesPrecision CastpartsUPSWestern Digital (Thailand)

SECTION EIGHT: FEATURE ARTICLEUPS“UPS is Hiring Heroes”

SECTION NINE: THE CO-OP HALL OF FAMEFeaturing 32 nominees from some of the most innovative programs in the cooperative education world.

WACEWACE Global Institutional Partners WACE Global Industry PartnersWACE Vision & Mission StatementWACE Secretariat University of Massachusetts LowellWACE International Satellite Offices Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand University West, SwedenWACE Board of DirectorsWACE 10th International Symposium on Cooperative & Work-Integrated Education ‘‘Creating an Excellent Foundation for CWIE Research” University West, Trollhättän, SWEDEN June 2 - 4, 2014 WACE 19th World Conference on Cooperative & Work-Integrated Education “Innovative Minds with Global Competency” Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto, JAPAN August 18 - 21, 2015WACE Assessment InstituteWACE Global Institute on Experiential EducationWACE US News & World Report “They Were All Co-op Students” 2013

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PARTNER PROFILE

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A LETTER TO STUDENTS

Dear Student,

No one knows more than you how challenging the next several months will be. You have many important decisions to make — what college is right for you, what program of study will you pursue, which colleges can you afford, and, ultimately, which career path will you pursue upon graduation.

We believe that cooperative education could be a key factor in helping you make these important decisions. To assist you in your selection of the right college for your future, we are pleased to share with you this 2013-2014 Resource Guide — The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges and Employers.

Also, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply for a merit co-op scholarship. Many of these merit co-op scholarships are renewable for four years valued at $24,000. Please see pages 13-15 for scholarship application details.

We hope that this information will assist you in choosing your college. You may also learn more about cooperative education by visiting our homepage at www.waceinc.org or any of the other college or employer websites identified throughout this Resource Guide.

We wish you every success in making the right college choice.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul J. StonelyCEO, WACE

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A LETTER TO GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Since 2003,1,470 Co-op Scholarships

have been awardedtotaling $34.9 Million

Dear Guidance Counselor,

I am pleased to share with you this 2013-2014 Resource Guide — The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges and Employers.

We are also pleased to announce our Twelfth Annual National Co-op Scholarship Program consisting of 160 merit co-op scholarships for high school seniors and transfer students who are planning to participate in college cooperative education. Many of these merit co-op scholarships are renewable for four years valued at $24,000. Please see pages 13-15 for scholarship application details.

We hope that you share this Resource Guide with your staff and students. You may also learn more about cooperative education by visiting our home page at www.waceinc.org or any of the other college or employer websites identified throughout this publication.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul J. StonelyCEO, WACE

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College cooperative education is a unique academic program combining classroom studies with professional work experience in

a field related to your education and career goals. Co-op gives you a wonderful opportunity to gain professional job experience

and, at the same time, earn money to help with expenses while you are in school. Although individual co-op programs described

in this 2013-2014 The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges and Employers vary from college to college, you will most

likely begin with an initial period of full-time study, which then will become an integrated program of class time and relevant

work experience. As a co-op student you will understand what career choices you might make, gain valuable contacts in your

field, and get paid for your work! You’ll graduate with a college degree and an impressive resumé.

An Innovative PartnershipCooperative education links you, your college, and employers in an exceptional academic partnership. As a student, you will

meet with co-op staff to define your work skills and goals and learn about available co-op positions. While most students co-op

in jobs near their college or their home, you also have the option of working somewhere completely different. You then apply

and interview with employers for potential positions and select among the job offers which you may receive. Through out your

years of co-op, college faculty and staff work with you and your employers to ensure that the work experiences are linked to

your courses and career development.

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cooperativejoins theory and practice

and links education and industry through

knowledge and experience.

Dean Herman Schneider University of Cincinnati

Founder of Cooperative Education

education

Flexible Work SchedulesMany of the cooperative education programs described in the

2013-2014 The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges &

Employers offer flexible work schedules:

• Full-time (alternating college cooperative education program):

Students choosing this schedule work 3-6 months, usually 35

hours per week for a full semester.

• Part-time (parallel college cooperative education program):

Students choosing this option usually work 15-20 hours per

week and attend classes either part-time or full-time.

• Summer sessions: Students choosing this schedule usually

work full-time for 2-3 months. Some co-op positions may

continue into the Fall semester.

Almost 50,000 employers participate in cooperative education, including multi-national corporations, small businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Did you know?

• Chemicals and Petroleum • Health Services• Communications• Hotel and Restaurant Management• Computers & Electronics• Manufacturing• Education• Media and the Arts• Environmental Services• Public and Private Utilities• Financial Services• Public Relations• Government• Retail Trade• Transportation

Co-op positions are available in most professional fields including:

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A Formal DefinitionWACE, the sponsor of the 2013-2014 The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges and Employers, has adopted the

following opera tional definition:

“College cooperative education is formally recognized as an academic program integrating classroom learning and productive

work experiences in a field related to a student’s academic and career goals. Co-op provides students with progressive learning

experiences integrating theory and practice. As an academic program, co-op serves as a partnership among students, educational

institutions and employers.”

This operational definition includes a number of responsibilities and agreements among the educational institution, employer,

and the co-op student. These agreements focus on academic credit, learning assessments, on-going advising and work supervision.

For a full description of these responsibilities, please visit:

Did you know?• More than 80 of the top 100 compa-

nies in the Fortune 500 employ co-op students

• Students earn as much as $40,000 before graduation

• Many co-op students graduate from college with little or no debtCO-O

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Since 2000-2001,

High School Guidance

Counselors have

rated the Annual

Guide to Cooperative

Education as the Most

Informative Source

about College Level

Co-op Programs

Key AdvantagesThe cooperative education programs described in this publication

will allow you to experience many key advantages.

• Apply your classroom learning in real-world settings

• Test your skills in a variety of work settings

• Provide meaningful con tribution to important organizations

• Earn a salary as you gain valuable hands-on experience

• Earn a salary to help defray education expenses

• Demonstrate proven ability in your chosen professional field

• Build an impressive resumé

• Establish important professional contacts for your job search

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CandiCe BensonJOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY“I had the opportunity to work with top management while at TIAA-CREF within Finance & Actuarial, where I could utilize my project management skills so effectively that I was able to keep the managers on their toes about updating project progression and milestones. My manager has been very inspiring and was happy to provide me with as much experience as I could gain during my great internship, which will hopefully lead to future career opportunities.”

KimBerly BraunJOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY“I learned so much about a part of food service that most people going to another culinary school wouldn’t think about. Working for Heinz, I got to see products evolve from a spark in someone’s mind, from ideation to the launch. I loved seeing how Heinz’s departments work together. From marketing to developing a product to packaging, to sales, I loved being a part of it. I feel lucky to have had this internship opportunity at Heinz, because diving deep into food is my passion.”

dania JaCuBoviCh DRExEL UNIVERSITYWith a career interest in medicine and a penchant for world travel, pre-junior biology major Dania Jacubovich secured a six-month co-op focusing on pediatrics and gynecology at Hospital de Clinicas, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “I am learning so much, and I get to participate in the hospitals in ways that I would not be able to experience anywhere else. I cannot imagine how much more I will experience in my time left here.”

david FrederiCKMIAMI DADE COLLEGEAs a member of the Year Up Miami Professional Training Corps, David Frederick is thriving at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. Having sharpened his auditing skills during his co-op internship at AT&T, this self-motivated, hard-working student is already well on his way to a bright future. His next step after completing an associate degree at MDC this spring will be to pursue a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a minor in business.

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our Co-op Close-ups provide an up-Close and personal looK at students From a range oF Co-op programs.

alexander KingstonSUNY OSWEGO

“Working a co-op at Biogen Idec allowed me to apply the accounting skills acquired in the classroom to accomplish various real-world tasks. This invaluable experience has allowed me to develop both personally and professionally in so many ways. My co-op has also provided me the opportunity to gain international experience as Biogen sent me to Zug, Switzerland for three weeks to perform an audit of their affiliate. I am proud to be a pioneer of SUNY Oswego’s co-op program and hope that many more students after me will be able to enjoy the same great experience that I was fortunate enough to have.”

sean James JamiesonUNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

For Sean, undertaking a third year physics project for university credit at a local hospital has not only been life changing for him in terms of finding his calling in Medical Physics, but also for the outcomes for women undergoing cancer treatment due to a discovery he made while on placement. “Without this placement, I wouldn’t have had a clue what I wanted to do but now I have direction, have motivation and feel great about it.”

Kevin loder LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

“I’ve benefited from not one, but three co-op internships! My first co-op was in Lane’s administration office which fueled my interest in higher education. I then began a co-op as a peer mentor to students in college success learning communities. This lead to a third co-op with Lane’s advertising agency where I’m learning about public relations and social media while contributing to Lane’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.@LaneTitans #GoTitans!”

Jonathan JustinianoJOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

“Being the first JWU student to participate in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute internship Program, I was able to incorporate my finance major during many discussions about the economy and when we had constituents asking about unemployment and jobs. I wanted to see firsthand how the US government runs. Every day on Capitol Hill there were briefings in the House and Senate. We were allowed to attend as many as we liked. My once-in-a-lifetime internship rewarded me with the opportunity to meet President Obama, Michelle Obama and Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor.”

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KandiCe miCKunasTHE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO“One of the reasons I chose the University of Toledo was because of their extensive and mandatory co-op program. With UT’s help, I was able to find and complete a co-op at Crane Aerospace and multiple co-ops at Toyota. I’ve always appreciated UT’s guidance and the experience I’ll be able to bring with me to a full time job upon graduation.”

paul murrayD3 TECHNOLOGIES“My internship at D3 Technologies allowed for unique integration into the company as permitting me to step beyond academia. The gratitude for this internship program extends far beyond the resume. In an economy where jobs are scarce, building a relationship with D3 allowed for a nearly seamless transition to full-time employee. Simply stated, D3 strives to educate each individual so as to be a valuable asset to the industry and offers great opportunities to students.”

Kellen magieraCLARKSON UNIVERSITY“My Co-op with GE Transportation allowed me to use my skills and knowledge that I have developed throughout my education at Clarkson University in a real world setting. Participating in the day-to-day operations of a business allowed me to learn the inner workings of production and project management. Most importantly it showed me how different functional groups communicate and come together to create a product for the needs of its customer and how important it is to have a strong network of supportive co-workers behind you.”

Ben plotnerWENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

While on co-op at NASA, Ben Plotner was an intern in the Launch Control System project, which worked to develop the hardware and software associated with the control and monitoring of the launch of next generation spacecraft. He aided in the installation and configuration of networking equipment and implemented the software that will be utilized on them. “The abilities and knowledge necessary to do my job all stem from the experience that Wentworth has given me.”

our Co-op Close-ups provide an up-Close and personal looK at students From a range oF Co-op programs.

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our Co-op Close-ups provide an up-Close and personal looK at students From a range oF Co-op programs.

mandla ZamaDURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

“The fundamental exploit of learning is the ability to translate knowledge attained into practice. ‘Making knowledge useful’ has been more than a motto to DUT, but the primary drive. I witnessed this when I served my internship at The Co-Operative Education Department; the University’s deliberate function ensuring a link between theory and practice. The optimal standards of WIL afforded me sufficient confidence to practice as a Public Relations Professional.”

alyssa sCiarrattaLIU POST

“My first internship was at a small accounting firm, and my second is at a hedge fund in Manhattan. Applying what you learn in class to the real world makes your education so much more valuable. It has also taught me time management and organizational skills. Learning about career opportunities and meeting successful people who started off the same way as me is inspiring – it makes me really eager to start my career.”

Charlotte WardUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

“My engineering co-op experience began following my freshmen year. For two years, I was employed at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Andover, MA and then in 2012, I traveled to Glenview, IL. to pave a new career path at Signode Packaging Solutions. The chance to gain plastic extrusion experience opened my eyes to the engineering field in which I want to work and led me to a full-time position within the company. Having the opportunity to participate in the UMass Lowell co-op program has allowed me to make huge strides in my career, and I would recommend that every student take advantage of gaining hands on, industry based experience.”

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