Co-op and Careers
Preparing for the real world, in the real world.
No one does it better than RIT.
What sets RIT graduates apart from their competitors isn’t just their degrees. It’s what they’ve accomplished before they’ve even received them.
RIT’s cooperative education program provides career experience, early and often, in a variety of industries and environments. These opportunities are intentional and purposeful—and designed for you to apply your skills in real-world settings, explore professional work environments, interact with industry experts, and enhance your perspectives.
The results?
Solid, career-focused experience.
A resume full of proven skills, abilities, and accomplishments.
The ability to hit the ground running from your first day on the job.
It’s career planning at its finest: from career exploration and discovery, skill development, and the creation of career paths, to cooperative education opportunities, defining professional aspirations, and pursuing job opportunities. There’s a reason RIT is a world leader in cooperative education.
Career Prep Courses
In-depth professional development courses embedded in a student’s academic plan. Students from all colleges complete this course before their first co-op or internship.
Workshops
Designed to help you stand out among the competition, workshops focus on resume and cover letter writing, interview prep, career fair prep, and salary negotiation.
Speakers and Panels
Industry experts and employer partners visit campus to host workshops or speak on panels to help RIT students in their job search and career preparation.
Mock Interview Day
Held before each University-Wide Career Fair, Mock Interview Day helps students master the art of interviewing.
Employer Information Sessions
Coordinated employer visits maximize exposure to organizations for networking opportunities and discussions on potential co-op, internship, and full-time positions.