The Benefits of Hiring a Co-op

Co-op is an opportunity for employers to hire talented, highly motivated students who are passionate about their fields and eager for workplace experience. Co-op connects classroom learning with productive, paid work experience. At Wentworth all undergraduate day students must complete two co-ops to graduate, ensuring our graduates have current knowledge and skills to launch their careers. Students are available all three semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer) and can fulfill your hiring needs year-round.

Benefits include:

• A selection of high-potential STEM individuals for career positions
• A chance to evaluate candidates in your environment
• An opportunity to showcase your organization as an employer of choice
• Better access to qualified candidates
• Flexible staffing to meet fluctuating needs
• More effective use of experienced staff
• Low risk supervisory experience for your employees
• Enhanced public relations
• Fresh ideas, high energy, motivation, and productivity

It is easy to join Wentworth’s co-op program. We provide the information, resources, and support to make your hiring easy.

Ways to Recruit

Post Your Position to Our Job Board – WITworks

WITworks is a complimentary, self-service job board allowing employers to advertise co-op and fulltime job opportunities. Annually, over 12,000 job applications are processed through WITworks. Find instructions on how to create a profile or post with an existing account here.

On-Campus Recruiting

Whether through annual career fairs, on-campus interview days, or Employer Information Sessions, the Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development can coordinate services to best meet your needs. Contact our Employer Relations Specialist to coordinate your visit to campus.

Other Ways to Engage at Wentworth

Employers can participate in various programs to meet our students such as: Employer-in-Residence, Wentworth-on-the-Road, Intro to Co-op guest lecturing and more. Contact our Employer Relations Specialist to get involved.