What is Co-op?
A planned and supervised program alternating semesters of full-time college classroom instruction with semesters of full-time paid work assignments. These work assignments are closely related to the student's academic program.
An educational program that prepares students for professional careers by combining academic training with practical work experience in industry, business, and government.
- Averi Renfroe at work with Starrett Bytewise Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Dinah Coe at work with Auburn University Facilities Management Software Engineering
- William Phillips at work with Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Mechanical Engineering
- Megan Potuzak at work with Brasfield & Gorrie Civil Engineering
- Michael Cvetetic at work with M.J. Harris Construction Services LLC. Civil Engineering
- Camryn Swain at work with Baxter Healthcare Biosystems Engineering
- Ronald Woods at work with Mercedes-Benz US International Electrical Engineering
- Mark Bentz at work with NCR Corporation Mechanical Engineering
- William Phillips at work with Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Mechanical Engineering
- Camryn Swain at work with Baxter Healthcare Biosystems Engineering
- Zachary Kurtz, Caroline Allen, Lucy Bone, Chloe Saunders, William Harper (left to right:)at work with Delta Air Lines, Inc. - MRO Services/Technical Operations Division Aerospace, Industrial & Systems, Mechanical Engineering
- Chloe Jones at work with Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Lauren Moorer at work with Southern Company / Alabama Power Mechanical Engineering
Quick Facts
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Gain up to 1 year of experience before graduation
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All co-op positions are paid!
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Over 550 students are currently active in the program
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Over 100 companies recruit AU Co-op students each fall and spring semester
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The AU Co-op Program was established in 1937
Last modified: December 9, 2020