Career Design and Development

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:

FERPA Release Form.pdf

Housing Information.docx

Widener Co-op Resume Tool.docx

For Employers

Employer Co-op Fact Sheet

Prospective Employer Welcome Letter

Sample Schedules

12 Month Experience
	Summer	Fall	Spring
Freshman	Off	Class Attend Orientation	Class Prof. Preparation
Sophomore	Class Professional Etiquette	Work	Class Reflection
Junior	Class	Class Job Searching	Work
Senior	Work	Class Reflection	Class

8 Month Experience Option #1
	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
	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
	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.