Wentworth Institute of Technology offers companies a variety of ways to connect with and recruit college students and recent graduates. From work programs like co-op to guest lectures and career fairs, Wentworth can partner with you to develop a sound strategy to recruit and extend your employment brand on campus.

1. Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
EMPLOYER RELATIONS
COLLEGE RECRUITING
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

2. Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of
Technology is an independent, co-
educational nationally ranked institution
offering career-focused education through
At Wentworth Institute of Technology, the cooperative
14 bachelor degree programs in areas such
education (co-op) program is an essential component of as architecture, computer science and
every student’s learning experience. We are proud to be one systems, construction management, design,
of the few schools in the nation with such a strong engineering, engineering technology,
environmental science, and management.
commitment to co-op. For over a century, Wentworth has been a
leader in technical education known for its
Wentworth students and graduates have developed and
academic excellence, community service,
applied the knowledge and skills needed for the success of and support for the economic growth of the
your company. Our three-part approach to education— region. For more information, please visit
www.wit.edu.
career-oriented classes, hands-on labs and studios and
cooperative education—prepares students and graduates to By The Numbers
make an immediate impact on your business.
Enrollment: 3,141 full-time students
I am very happy you are considering recruiting at
Gender:18% female
Wentworth. The following pages describe our co-op program
and ways to recruit both students and graduates. ALANA: 15%
International: 5%
Greg Denon Geographic: 37 states and 50
Director, Career Services countries

3. Majors For curriculum details, visit
Design
Architecture
Industrial Design WWW.WIT.EDU
Interior Design
Management
Construction Management
Facilities Planning & Management
Management
Project Management
Engineering & Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Engineering
Electronic Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Computer Network & Information
Systems
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Building Construction

4. Employer Services
Wentworth offers employers a variety of ways to recruit
students and graduates for co-op and full-time job
opportunities.
LeopardLaunch — LeopardLaunch is Wentworth’s online job
posting and recruiting system. It allows employers to register a
company profile, post unlimited co-op and full-time jobs for
free, search for and review resumes of potential candidates and
schedule career events and on-campus interviews. To register,
visit www.wit.edu/hiring/.
On-campus interviews — On-campus interview dates can be
scheduled at your convenience. Career Services can work with
you to arrange your interview day, promote your jobs, and
schedule students.
Information sessions — Company information sessions are
an excellent way to distinguish your organization and raise
awareness of your company and its culture.
Career fair — Held each spring, the Wentworth career fair
attracts over 500 job seekers for co-op and full-time positions.
It is an excellent way to recruit highly prepared students to
your company.

5. In addition to recruiting services, we can work with you on several career activities to raise awareness of both
your company and your industry, and to enhance our student learning experience.
Speaking Opportunities
Career Services can arrange
for guest lecture presentations
and workshops addressing
general job search skills as well
Mock Interview Day
as industry-specific knowledge.
Each fall, students practice
Some recent corporate presen-
interviewing with employer
tations covered:
volunteers. The volunteer
The Work, Concerns and provides direct feedback to the
Open house and site tours
Leadership of Women in student on their interview. This
Design highly successful program has Open houses and site tours are
improved the interviewing a great way to get students to
How to Succeed at Career
skills of hundreds of students. see your business first-hand.
Fairs
Great Expectations: Incor-
porating Values when
Choosing an Employer

6. Cooperative Education Co-op Cycles*
January—April
For over 30 years, Wentworth students have made their mark on
Recruiting begins in September
industry through our cooperative education (co-op) program. Each
year over 1400 students complete a co-op job making Wentworth May—August
one of the largest co-op programs and the only mandatory co-op Recruiting begins in February
program in New England. September—December
Recruiting begins in May
Participation in Wentworth’s co-op program allows you:
Co-op Duration
To access candidates with up-to-date skills
To have flexibility in addressing staffing needs with highly 12—16 weeks and through the
prepared short-term employees last day of classes
To build the talented workforce you need 32+ hours per week
Recruit once, Hire twice—nearly 40% of Wentworth
Co-op Compensation**
graduates accept a post-graduation job from a co-op employer
To help a student gain experience $12—$16 / hour
To provide a realistic view of your company * Details on co-op cycles are available
To build and expand your partnership with the institute at www.wit.edu/hiring
An experienced staff of co-op advisors will work with you to develop ** Compensation is typical but not
required to participate in Wentworth’s
co-op positions and recruit talented students.
co-op program.

7. Cooperative education is strategy that integrates classroom
learning with productive work experience. Co-op is tied very
closely to a students academic and career interests; where they
can build on their professional experience. These are real jobs
that typically pay wages.
The ideal co-op supervisor:
Understands that co-op is a part of a student’s education
Has content knowledge that will be useful to a co-op student
Has a genuine interest in others and the ability to communi-
cate effectively
Is patient, empathic, and tolerant
Sets high expectations
Provides frequent and constructive feedback
Co-op employers:
Provide the student with meaningful work and projects
Provide the student with formal (two written evaluations)
and informal feedback throughout the co-op
Consult with Career Services regarding a student’s work
Abide by federal and state employment laws and regulations

8. Career Services
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-989-4101
careerservices@wit.edu