1,000+ Enrollments in 2022-2023
35% Students Accepted Professional Positions with CEIP Employer (2022-2023)
$19.81 Average Hourly Wage Earned by Co-op Students
Career Readiness Is Key
The Cooperative Education & Internship Program (CEIP) is our flagship experiential learning experience supporting UW-Stout’s career-focused mission and polytechnic designation. CEIP provides students unmatched opportunities to experience an active and applied focus on learning within their professional field before they graduate. Our award-winning program is centrally coordinated by Career Services ensuring structure, support and collaborative partnerships between employers, students, and university faculty/staff.
Students enroll in CEIP to complete a work experience that allows them to develop essential career readiness skills, increasing employability upon graduation. Employer partners participate to recruit career-ready students, build their talent pipeline, and provide feedback, ultimately influencing the education of students entering their professional field.
Student Responses
At the end of their experiential learning experiences, students reflect on their career-readiness skills.
96% Increased Self-Awareness
86% Elevated Communication Skills
95% Boosted Confidence in Career Abilities
Preston LeighMy internship was a transformative experience that gave me expertise, knowledge, and connections.
