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The Independent Professional Development course was developed last year to reflect fluctuations in the current job market and to support students who, despite their best efforts, have not yet secured co-ops.

Rochester Business Journal speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about the designation.

Forbes has named RIT one of the “Top 15 Colleges for Launching Your Career,” highlighting the university’s strong cooperative education program, industry partnerships, and career-focused academic offerings.

Forbes Magazine includes RIT in its list of 15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career, citing co-op opportunities and new economy majors as deciding factors.

WROC-TV highlights RIT's annual career fair and speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about how it helps students find relevant work experience.

WHEC-TV speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, and students about the benefits of the career fair.

Thousands of RIT students searched for co-ops and full-time employment at more than 230 local, regional, and national companies represented at the University-wide Career Fair on Oct. 8.

WROC-TV speaks to Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, about the evolving landscape of the workforce.

RIT, named as a top “National University,” continues its upward trajectory, rising to No. 88 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication also cited RIT as being among the best universities in value, game design/simulation, experiential learning with co-ops and internships, and innovation.

Max Schaefer ’25 (motion picture science) did it all at RIT. He was a mainstay on student and commercial production sets. A live shader for RIT Sports Network hockey broadcasts. A leader in RIT’s Fraternity Life community. Conducted virtual production and motion capture research. And enjoyed an inspiring work experience with Universal Studios Hollywood.

Ava Guarino '26 (illustration) brought a toy robot to an interview — and got the job. She originally made an eye-catching 2D animation of a food delivery robot before using 3D software to translate it into a 3D-printed form that helped land her an internship with Fisher-Price.

Maria Richart, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, was featured as a panelist on Connections with Evan Dawson, adding to a discussion on "brain drain" and keeping talented post-grads in Rochester.