Knowledge at Work
In the photo: A co-op position at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia led Amanda Gass, a 2011 graduate of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, to her first full-time nursing job.
In 1919, Drexel University first incorporated experiential learning into its curriculum. Since then, Drexel Co-op has been one of the University's defining characteristics. Today Drexel operates one of the nation's oldest, largest, and most respected co-operative education programs.
- Students can choose from more than 1,200 co-op employers in 28 states and 25 international locations, or conduct an independent search.
- The average six-month co-op salary is $15,912.
- Co-op students are entrusted with projects vital to the day-to-day functioning of the workplace.
- Students obtain positions with major corporations such as GlaxoSmithKline, Unisys Corporation, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Comcast, and QVC, Inc.
- Drexel's Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) provides students with invaluable resources, including career counseling, workshops, job fairs, and résumé reviews.
To learn more about Drexel Co-op, visit the Steinbright Career Development Center website.
