Terry Bache's Co-op experience stemmed from a need to finance his education at NC State.
Dr. Lisa Bullard knows a thing or two about Co-op and the positive impact it has on her students.
Would you like to know what its like to be on the frontline of your chosen profession? Our Cooperative Education Program allows you to work for multiple work terms in a relevant occupation - learning firsthand what challenges professionals in your chosen field face and how your skills might best fit in. Not only do you get to evaluate whether a career is right for you, but this is also a great way for potential employers to get to know you.
Cooperative Education at NC State is one of the largest Co-op programs in the nation, with more than 1,000 work rotations a year placed in a wide variety of fields with employers across America.
Engineering graduates may use the Co-op work experience toward professional engineering license requirements. NC State's Co-op Program has received accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education.