Top Co-op Programs and Internships 2026
Tracked at 10k top companies
Our team at Simplify has gathered the highest-quality co-op opportunities from employers who know how to mentor, develop, and hire student talent, perfect for current college students graduating in 2026, 2027, or 2028!
These roles span engineering, business, data, marketing, design, and product. Whether you’re in a four-month rotation or an extended eight-month placement, the jobs here are structured to align with your term schedules and are open to enrolled students. We’ve verified each listing’s eligibility, and many are tailored for students in programs at Waterloo, Northeastern, Georgia Tech, and many more US or Canadian universities.
What makes this list different? It’s built with the co-op timeline in mind. We tag roles with specific start dates (Spring, Summer, Fall), show eligibility requirements, and highlight visa/work terms. Employers range from global tech giants to high-potential startups, with many offering pathways to full-time offers after graduation.
Start your co-op search now!
- yesterday
GE AppliancesInternshipSoftware Engineering Co-opLouisville, KY---yesterday - 2d
UpbringEntry LevelEarly Head Start Teacher$15.86/hrSan Antonio, TX$15.86/hr2d - 15d
FORTNAInternshipIndustrial Engineer Co-opShepherdsville, KY---15d - 21d
Marmon HoldingsInternshipData Engineering Intern Co-op$27/hrMilwaukee, WI$27/hr21d - 21dMarmon HoldingsInternshipDigital Production Engineer Intern/Co-op$27/hrMilwaukee, WI$27/hr21d
- 21d
MaterionInternshipProcess Engineering Co-opTroy Township, OH---21d - 21dMarmon HoldingsInternshipEngineer Intern Co-opChicago, IL---21d
- 8d
CorpaySoftware Developer – Co-opVancouver, Canada---8d - 2mo
AMEND ConsultingInternshipAnalyst – Co-op/InternCincinnati, OH---2mo - 2mo
IKOInternshipCustomer Supply Chain Co-OpBrampton, Canada---2mo - 3mo
The New York FoundlingEntry LevelDsp – Ardsley$19/hrWhite Plains, NY$19/hr3mo - 2mo
Johns Hopkins UniversityJuniorBmc PCU/IMC RN Contract$65/hrBaltimore, MD$65/hr2mo - 1mo
Reynolds Consumer ProductsSeniorTechnical Engineering Manager$111k - $160.9kHamburg, PA$111k - $160.9k1mo - 5mo
Amazing Lash StudiosEntry LevelLash Technician - Esthetician / Cosmetologist$20k - $80kMurfreesboro, TN$20k - $80k5mo - 7mo
SI GroupInternshipChemical Engineering – Co-opMidway, TN---7mo
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
A co-op is usually a full-time, paid work term that lasts 4–8 months and is formally tied to your university. It often requires pausing school for a semester or two. Internships are typically 10–12 weeks during the summer and don’t need to be tied to your school. Co-ops usually offer deeper, more involved projects.
Check with your school’s career center or registrar. Some universities (like Northeastern, Waterloo, Drexel) have formal co-op programs where students alternate between school and work terms. If you're not sure, look up your major’s program page, co-op programs are usually listed clearly under degree requirements.
Usually no. Most co-op employers only consider candidates whose universities have formal co-op agreements. If your school isn’t part of one, apply to internships instead. Some co-ops may still accept you unofficially, but you’d need approval from the company and your university’s academic office.
Yes, but you’ll likely need CPT (Curricular Practical Training) authorization, which requires the co-op to be tied to your academic program. Rules vary by school and visa status. Some schools only allow CPT after two semesters, and the job must relate to your major. Always check with your school’s international student office before accepting.
If your school supports co-ops, they’re often worth it. You get more experience, better pay, and deeper project work than a summer internship. But they can delay graduation, so weigh the tradeoff. If you’re trying to land a competitive full-time job early, one strong co-op is often more valuable than multiple short internships.
Top co-op employers include IBM, Tesla, Google (for Waterloo students), Northrup Grumman, Johnson & Johnson, and many Canadian tech and pharma firms. These companies often have structured onboarding, mentorship, and return-offer pathways. Co-op-heavy companies also tend to give interns real production work, not just side projects.
