Win-Win Partnerships
Cooperative Education is a Win-Win Partnership between students, employers, and UALR. Here are some of many positive experiences described by current and past participants:
“At a critical juncture in our company’s growth, the Cooperative Education Program came along and provided critical assistance. Saving us valuable time and energy, they screened and selected candidates to fill needed positions in our office. The candidates we hired have all overachieved and fit in quite well. We have and will continue to cultivate our relationship with UALR and expect many years of success for us both. Our entire leadership commends UALR and the Co-op program for its vision to help both students and local businesses achieve success!”
Gordon Blocker
Vice President of Operations
DSG Consulting
“The UALR Cooperative Education Program serves as a critical resource for us throughout the year as we recruit for active internship and Co-op positions. The staff is quick to respond to our job postings and they have an excellent working relationship with the students, faculty and advisors. The staff is one of the most professional and experienced teams in the region. I do not hesitate to contact them if I have a resource need or question. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any student or employer.”
Allison Nicholas
College Recruiting and University Relations
Acxiom Corporation
“My Cooperative Education experience has given me the confidence and experience needed to transition from college to the working world. Almost every element I’ve learned from my department, I have applied during my Co-op. It is exciting to know that through my Co-op, I have picked a fun and exciting career that suits me!”
Rita Tuggle
Mass Communication Major
Arkansas House of Representatives
“The Cooperative Education Program is a solid bridge from the academic to the corporate world, and one I am confident spans a wide river of trials and tribulations; not a shortcut, but a paved crossing to an excellent opportunity.”
Jim Dawson
Professional and Technical Writing Major
Acxiom Corporation