Widener’s Renowned Co-op Program
What is Co-op?
The co-op program is facilitated by the Career Design and Development Office and is open to students in the School of Business Administration, the School of Engineering, and juniors in the Department of Computer Science.
Eligible students can gain 4, 8, or 12-months of paid work experience throughout their studies and still graduate within four years.
The Career Design and Development team supports students throughout the co-op program which includes mandatory professional development workshops, resume reviews, and practice interviews in addition to optional cover letter preparation and individual advising meetings.
Our philosophy is one of partnership—we empower students to take an active role in targeting, seeking, and securing the best-fit co-op placements.
Co-op Contact Information
For general co-op inquiries or updates please send an email to: coop@widener.edu.
Jeff Kriebel, Business Administration Co-op Advisor
jckriebel@widener.edu | 610-499-4176
Kelly Tierney, Engineering and Computer Science Co-op Advisor
kmtierney@widener.edu | 610-499-4176
How do I sign up for Co-op?
If you are interested in the co-op program you must attend an orientation and you will receive instructions on how to commit. You must start preparing for co-op nearly a year ahead of your actual co-op experience.
Generally, you will participate in a four-month co-op during the Fall term of your Sophomore year. This means you need to attend an orientation, the Fall term of your Freshman year. You can also participate in an eight-month co-op during the Spring and Summer Terms at the end of your Junior year. If this is your first co-op experience then you will need to attend an orientation in the Spring of your Sophomore year.
Upcoming Orientation Dates
For students interested in the Spring 2022 Co-op Cycle:
Date and Time |
Registration Link |
Monday, February 8, 12-1pm |
https://widener.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdO-qrz0vG9Gv_tQbLLHnRnc_RPkboyoU |
Tuesday, February 16, 4-5pm |
https://widener.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkc–rpjMuEtYBjbo3GjN73qYwkR9rOZKc |
Wednesday, February 24, 12-1pm |
https://widener.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscOqqqDkiGdHrPR62inGWLJWPMlpcd9Mg |
Commitment Deadlines
-Spring 2022 Cycle: Wednesday, March 24 at 4pm
Helpful Co-op Information
For students:
Widener Co-op Resume Tool.docx
For Employers
Prospective Employer Welcome Letter
Sample Schedules
12 Month Experience |
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Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
Freshman |
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Class Attend Orientation |
Class Prof. Preparation |
Sophomore |
Class Professional Etiquette |
Work |
Class Reflection |
Junior |
Class |
Class Job Searching |
Work |
Senior |
Work |
Class Reflection |
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8 Month Experience Option #1 |
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Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
Freshman |
Off |
Class |
Class |
Sophomore |
Off |
Class |
Class Attend Orientation |
Junior |
Class Professional Etiquette |
Class Job Searching |
Work |
Senior |
Work |
Class Reflection |
Class |
8 Month Experience Option #2 |
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Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
Freshman |
Off |
Class Attend Orientation |
Class Prof. Preparation |
Sophomore |
Class Professional Etiquette Job Searching |
Work |
Class Reflection |
Junior |
Class Job Searching |
Work |
Class Reflection |
Senior |
Off |
Class |
Class |
4 Month Experience |
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Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
Freshman |
Off |
Class Attend Orientation |
Class Prof. Preparation |
Sophomore |
Class Professional Etiquette Job Searching |
Work |
Class Reflection |
Junior |
Off |
Class |
Class |
Senior |
Off |
Class |
Class |
To report problems with the co-op web pages: e-mail our office at coop@widener.edu.