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Career Services

Co-Ops

Why Should You Do A Co-Op?

As a college student, you should ask yourself the following questions:

  • Do I know what a “day in the life” actually looks like for my selected major? 
  • Am I approaching graduation with little to no work experience?
  • Am I feeling unsure of the specific career path I want to pursue?
  • Do I know what type of work environment will help me learn and grow?

Enrolling in the Co-Op Program can help you gain clarity regarding your career path and selected major! To begin the co-op registration process, email the office at ltuocs@ltu.edu

How Can the Office of Career Services Help You?

  • The Office of Career Services hosts four career fairs on-campus each academic school year. 
  • Workshops, career events, and individual career coaching is available to assist you with your career planning process.
  • Handshake is available for your use where you can research employers and apply for co-op positions.

Academic Credit

Being a part of the Co-op Program is not a requirement in fulfillment to graduate from Lawrence Tech, but is highly recommended. However, there are academic programs that mandate to complete a co-op, internship, or some type of field experience to graduate. Students should meet with their faculty advisor to discuss the process if that requirement relates to their major(s).

Once a student has been offered a co-op position and would like to receive academic credit, then the Office of Career Services will evaluate the work assignment(s) and approve registration. Newly hired co-op students will need to provide the Office of Career Services a copy of the job offer letter and list of job duties to validate co-op employment.

Co-op students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25 to be in the program.

ECO 3001 (Engineering Co-op Practicum I)

ECO 3101 (Engineering Co-op Practicum II)

ECO 4001 (Engineering Co-op Practicum III)

Co-Op Assignments

It is important to note that course requirements are based on which co-op practicum a student is enrolled in for each work term. Thus, students in Co-op Practicum I have different requirements than students enrolled in Co-op Practicum II and III. Co-op Practicum III with consist of a formal presentation to be completed in front of peers, Career Services staff, and faculty members.

All Co-Op assignments are completed through Canvas. Please login to your Canvas account and select your appropriate Co-Op course. Contact the Office of Career Services at ltuocs@ltu.edu if you have any questions.