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University of Hawai`i at Manoa Student Services Center 113
2600 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-7007: Fax: (808) 956-8058 E-Mail:sece@hawaii.edu
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| Tap into the University of Hawaii at Manoa through |
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| COOPERATIVE EDUCATION |
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| Cooperative Education (Co-op) is a nation-
wide, work experience program that formally
integrates student's academic and career
interests with productive work experiences.
opportunity to recruit talented, trainable prospective
employees and gives students an opportunity to gain
paid, career related experience.
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| Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of jobs do Co-op students do?
Students work as auditors, engineers, personnel assistants, journalists, software testers,
buyers, managers, environmental assistants, teachers, and market researchers to name only a portion
of our partnerships. Students focus their studies in one of 100+ academic majors at the UHM.
How much do Co-op students usually get paid?
Since Co-op students are capable of handling relatively high level task, they average about $9.00
per hour. The general range is between $8.00-$15.00, depending on the organization and the
responsibilities that are involved.
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(From left to right) Diane Ishida - School of Nursing, Kristie Nakamoto - Co-op
student, and taylor Wolske, RN - Queen's hospital Co-op Supervisor of the Year Nominee.
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| How long may I expect a Co-op student to work with us?
Co-op students are asked to fulfill a minimum of two semesters (at 10-20) or a one
semester full-time (40 hours per week) work term. |
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| Why hire a student through Co-op?
Co-op provides a continual pool of highly qualified, energetic, and motivated students
for needed projects and initiatives. Co-op students returning to campus are public relations
ambassadors and contribute positively to a company's recruitment effort and image.
For employers, hiring a Co-op student serves as a low-cost training program for
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MIS Co-op student Ryan Miyasato with Will Chen(right), Co-op
Supervisor of the Year from Kapiolani Health |
Service to Employers
- On-line job advertising at https://sece.its.hawaii.edu
- Assistance with targeting students in specific majors.
- Conduct informational sessions and recruitment events to maintain visibility on the UHM campus.
- Co-op Employer/Student recognition incentives through the Co-op Student and Supervisor of the Year.
- Co-op provides placement/program reports to participating government agencies.
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Sign a Co-op agreement to become a Co-op partner! |
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| E-mail us! Co-op2600@hawaii.edu or meet with a Co-op counselor.
Co-op counselor walk in hours Monday, Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Thursday 8-12; and Friday by appointment only.
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