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Co-op Vs. Internship: What’s the Difference?

November 18, 2016 7:22 am Published by Leave your thoughts

By DEBRA BARRICK  You say “tuh-mey-toh” and I say “toh-mah-toh”.   Co-op and intern can be like that…..with the terms often being used interchangeably. However, while Cooperative Education is implemented differently from institution to institution, there are certain characteristics that remain relatively constant from one program to the next. Cooperative Education is an academic program that... Read More »


The Rise of Working Learners

November 17, 2016 1:20 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

By L&D A recent study by the ACT Foundation uncovered a rise in the number of working learners, ATD reported. Working learners are defined as “individuals who work for pay and learn toward a credentialing at the same time.” The article points out that this education can be formal training or personal skill development, and... Read More »


2016 Annual Conference is a Must

December 30, 2015 6:22 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Big Ideas Happen Here! The Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) proudly invites you to the 2016 Annual Conference in Dallas, TX, April 3-5, 2016. This year’s conference offers exceptional value and great opportunities to share big ideas and high-impact practices. Conference program highlights include: Three days of programming to support your personal and professional... Read More »