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Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA EMPLOYER RELATIONS COLLEGE RECRUITING COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Career Services

Wentworth Institute of Technology

550 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

617-989-4101

[email protected]