Cooperative Education

Main Campus, Building 19, Room 231, 541-463-5203; www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/internships-cooperative-education

Are you interested in earning college credit for on-the-job experience? Cooperative Education (Co-op) internships give students practical work experience related to their educational and career goals.

Co-op internships offer a chance to:

Explore and confirm a career choice
Develop skills and self-confidence
Develop job contacts and a work history
Connect classroom learning with real-world applications
Learn how to prepare a resume and improve interviewing skills

Co-op is a working partnership between the student, Lane Community College, and the Co-op employer. Hundreds of employers participate in the program each year and over 500 Lane students enroll in co-op each year, working in both paid and non-paid positions. Many Co-op students are retained by employers as regular employees after graduation, although employment is not guaranteed.

To get started with Co-op:

Contact the Co-op coordinator in your subject area to determine if you are ready for an internship or if your current employment might qualify.
Work with your coordinator to set up a Co-op internship
Register for Co-op and begin your internship

Credits: Co-op credits may not be audited or taken as pass/no pass. Students can earn up to 12 credits per term and a maximum of 18 credits total while at Lane. One credit equals 36 hours of Co-op work experience and a minimum of 3 credits is generally required. Co-op credits may not be earned for past work experience (see Credit by Assessment).

For questions regarding Cooperative Education in specific areas, go to our contact page to determine the correct coordinator to speak with. For general information regarding Co-op, please call or stop by our office.