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.
Key Facts
#6
Top School for Co-op or Internship Programs
Ranked among nation’s best in hands-on career preparation
95%
RIT’s outcomes are stellar, with students employed full-time, in grad school, or pursuing military service/volunteering within six months of graduation.
94%
Employers who said they would hire their co-op student for a full-time position
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.
Co-op and Career News
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November 13, 2024
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Grad brings together Black women in the film industry
In an industry that thrives on storytelling, Chris Wairegi ’14 (cinematography and photography) discovered a narrative that was glaringly absent, representation. Determined to rewrite the script, Wairegi founded 600 Black Women, a collective redefining what inclusion looks like behind the lens.
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November 12, 2024
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New minor bridges gaps between property development and management
RIT’s new real estate in hospitality minor gives students the opportunity to connect real estate knowledge with hospitality management practices. Launched in fall 2023, this minor is designed to equip students with specialized skills for careers in both industries.
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October 11, 2024
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Roar the Vote encourages hundreds of Tigers to become electorates
Roar the Vote, an RIT initiative that helps students register to vote and better understand the voting process, is a non-partisan effort led by RIT’s Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, as well as RIT’s Office of Government and Community Relations.
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October 11, 2024
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RIT students build platform to revolutionize healthcare staffing
The team is the first to earn the Ramsey Family Innovation Award, which will provide annual support for one student team each year enrolled in the RIT Student Accelerator program.
