Polytechnic students who participate in cooperative education gain valuable program-related work experience while earning extra money. Upon graduation, these students often find permanent employment with their co-op employers. Students may participate full or part time. In full time, students alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of full-time cooperative employment. In part time, students work in a part-time cooperative position while they are enrolled full time in classes. Cooperative education broadens students’ options and allows them to pursue career choices based on their skills, talents and values. Participating employers are located within the metro New York–Long Island region and throughout the United States.