Cooperative Education Tour
At Drexel University, learning expands beyond the classroom. The cornerstone of our experiential education offerings, our renowned cooperative education program (known as Drexel Co-op), provides students with opportunities to gain up to 18 months of integrated real-world work experience before entering the workforce. This allows Dragons to explore more, test what they know, and apply classroom ideas in real time as they discover what they love — and don't love — to do, all before graduation. The majority of these positions are full-time and paid, and those that are carry a median six-month salary of over $22,000. See where Drexel Co-op can take you.
1. Steinbright Career Development Center
During your time at Drexel, you’ll see that our educational model of experiential education focuses on your post-graduation success. And the Steinbright Career Development Center, our world-class resource for career and cooperative education services, will be here to help you every step of the way with preparatory workshops, information sessions, access to career fairs, and dedicated career service professionals who are available for one-on-one guidance. Steinbright also connects our students to a constantly growing network of employers and industry leaders across the globe through our co-op program.
2. Comcast Corporation
A Drexel co-op program starts with Steinbright’s ties to local employer partners. At these organizations, like the Comcast Corporation, you can take advantage of their proximity to the city and strong partnership with Drexel. While on co-op at Comcast, you will learn from the best business minds and take advantage of experiences such as acquisition marketing, computer engineering, advertising, website development, and customer interaction.
3. Baiada Institute
Entrepreneurship students automatically receive a space here and up to $19,000 in scholarship while on entrepreneurial co-op.
4. GlaxoSmithKline
From chemistry to biomedical engineering, co-ops at companies like GlaxoSmithKline can launch students from different majors into the career of their dreams. Professions like lab technician, medical director, and oncology product developer are all available routes to take after a co-op at an organization like GlaxoSmithKline. You could even become the next person to find the newest and best cancer treatment. Your options are endless after an experience like this.
5. LiveNation
Maybe your interest lays in the music industry or event production. LiveNation may just be the perfect co-op opportunity for you. From editing videos and designing stage lights to acting as a brand ambassador and marketing manager, there are so many ways to get into the music industry other than being a musician. Try out what matches your interest during a co-op at LiveNation.