What Is a Cooperative Education Internship?

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Cooperative Education (Co-Op) internships create educational partnerships among Montana State University Billings, the business community, and students.

This unique academic program allows students to earn academic credit, and often a wage, while combining classroom learning with practical work experience.

By participating in a Co-Op Ed internship you will:

• Earn credit toward your degree.
• Put theory into practice
• Work side-by-side with professionals in your field.
• “Test drive” different careers.
• Build a strong résumé.
• Develop a network of contacts in your chosen career field for future opportunities and references.
• Have the potential to earn a salary.
• Receive personal assistance throughout the internship process.
• Find out all about the Internship process here!

In 2010-11, 223 students earned 867 CE credits, and paid interns earned an average wage of $10.66/hr.  Find out how you can earn & learn, too! 

Please review Workers' Compensation & insurance guidelines for student interns.

Heidi, Marketing major
Interning, Spring 2011
MSU Billings Retort