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Wentworth Institute of Technology offers companies a variety of ways to connect with and recruit college students and recent graduates. From work programs like co-op to guest lectures and career fairs, Wentworth can partner with you to develop a sound strategy to recruit and extend your employment brand on campus.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA
EMPLOYER RELATIONS
COLLEGE RECRUITING
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
At Wentworth Institute of Technology, the cooperative
education (co-op) program is an essential component of
every student’s learning experience. We are proud to be one
of the few schools in the nation with such a strong
commitment to co-op.
Wentworth students and graduates have developed and
applied the knowledge and skills needed for the success of
your company. Our three-part approach to education—
career-oriented classes, hands-on labs and studios and
cooperative education—prepares students and graduates to
make an immediate impact on your business.
I am very happy you are considering recruiting at
Wentworth. The following pages describe our co-op program
and ways to recruit both students and graduates.
Greg Denon
Director, Career Services
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of
Technology is an independent, co-
educational nationally ranked institution
offering career-focused education through
14 bachelor degree programs in areas such
as architecture, computer science and
systems, construction management, design,
engineering, engineering technology,
environmental science, and management.
For over a century, Wentworth has been a
leader in technical education known for its
academic excellence, community service,
and support for the economic growth of the
region. For more information, please visit
www.wit.edu.
By The Numbers
Enrollment: 3,141 full-time students
Gender:18% female
ALANA: 15%
International: 5%
Geographic: 37 states and 50
countries
Majors
Design
Architecture
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Management
Construction Management
Facilities Planning & Management
Management
Project Management
Engineering & Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Engineering
Electronic Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Computer Network & Information
Systems
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Building Construction
For curriculum details, visit
WWW.WIT.EDU
Wentworth offers employers a variety of ways to recruit
students and graduates for co-op and full-time job
opportunities.
LeopardLaunch — LeopardLaunch is Wentworth’s online job
posting and recruiting system. It allows employers to register a
company profile, post unlimited co-op and full-time jobs for
free, search for and review resumes of potential candidates and
schedule career events and on-campus interviews. To register,
visit www.wit.edu/hiring/.
On-campus interviews — On-campus interview dates can be
scheduled at your convenience. Career Services can work with
you to arrange your interview day, promote your jobs, and
schedule students.
Information sessions — Company information sessions are
an excellent way to distinguish your organization and raise
awareness of your company and its culture.
Career fair — Held each spring, the Wentworth career fair
attracts over 500 job seekers for co-op and full-time positions.
It is an excellent way to recruit highly prepared students to
your company.
Employer Services
In addition to recruiting services, we can work with you on several career activities to raise awareness of both
your company and your industry, and to enhance our student learning experience.
Speaking Opportunities
Career Services can arrange
for guest lecture presentations
and workshops addressing
general job search skills as well
as industry-specific knowledge.
Some recent corporate presen-
tations covered:
The Work, Concerns and
Leadership of Women in
Design
How to Succeed at Career
Fairs
Great Expectations: Incor-
porating Values when
Choosing an Employer
Mock Interview Day
Each fall, students practice
interviewing with employer
volunteers. The volunteer
provides direct feedback to the
student on their interview. This
highly successful program has
improved the interviewing
skills of hundreds of students.
Open house and site tours
Open houses and site tours are
a great way to get students to
see your business first-hand.
Cooperative Education Co-op Cycles*
January—April
Recruiting begins in September
May—August
Recruiting begins in February
September—December
Recruiting begins in May
Co-op Duration
12—16 weeks and through the
last day of classes
32+ hours per week
Co-op Compensation**
$12—$16 / hour
* Details on co-op cycles are available
at www.wit.edu/hiring
** Compensation is typical but not
required to participate in Wentworth’s
co-op program.
For over 30 years, Wentworth students have made their mark on
industry through our cooperative education (co-op) program. Each
year over 1400 students complete a co-op job making Wentworth
one of the largest co-op programs and the only mandatory co-op
program in New England.
Participation in Wentworth’s co-op program allows you:
To access candidates with up-to-date skills
To have flexibility in addressing staffing needs with highly
prepared short-term employees
To build the talented workforce you need
Recruit once, Hire twice—nearly 40% of Wentworth
graduates accept a post-graduation job from a co-op employer
To help a student gain experience
To provide a realistic view of your company
To build and expand your partnership with the institute
An experienced staff of co-op advisors will work with you to develop
co-op positions and recruit talented students.
Co-op employers:
Provide the student with meaningful work and projects
Provide the student with formal (two written evaluations)
and informal feedback throughout the co-op
Consult with Career Services regarding a student’s work
Abide by federal and state employment laws and regulations
The ideal co-op supervisor:
Understands that co-op is a part of a student’s education
Has content knowledge that will be useful to a co-op student
Has a genuine interest in others and the ability to communi-
cate effectively
Is patient, empathic, and tolerant
Sets high expectations
Provides frequent and constructive feedback
Cooperative education is strategy that integrates classroom
learning with productive work experience. Co-op is tied very
closely to a students academic and career interests; where they
can build on their professional experience. These are real jobs
that typically pay wages.
Career Services
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-989-4101