Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)
The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) allows students and recent graduates to balance classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience in their field of study.
Program features
- Most of the Co-op assignments are six months long. However, this can vary by school and program.
- Assignments are available in various fields and open to all college students.
- Co-op positions are fully paid. Salary is based on the applicant’s major, years of schooling, and experience.
Program requirements
Candidates must be:
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university or have graduated from an accredited college or university within one calendar year of the program start date
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Able to work at least 20 hours per week
2025 fall/winter program dates
- Application period: May 2024 – August 2024
- Program start date: September 23, 2024
- Program end date: March 28, 2025
2025 spring/summer program dates
- Application period: October 2024 – February 2025
- Program start date: March 31, 2025
- Program end date: September 19, 2025
Application process
Candidates are encouraged to review the job descriptions, skill requirements, and locations and apply only for the positions for which they are qualified.
While it was challenging to work full-time while being a full-time student, I wouldn’t have done it any other way! I was able to learn about my desired career field as well as make many connections with fellow Co-ops and employees at IBX. My manager treated me as if I was already an associate, which ultimately made my transition from Co-op to associate extremely smooth. I could not have asked for a better experience. I recommend it 100% to all students!
— Divya Harris, Data Insights & Reporting Analyst, 2023 Spring/Summer Co-op
IBX’s Co-op program is not only valuable for the student participating in the program but also for the team they support during their Co-op.
From the student’s perspective, they get to have real-life work experience as a full-time employee and the opportunity to try out a new career path or validate whether their current career path is right for them.
From the managers’ perspective, we get extra help with our daily workloads, have new and exciting ideas brought to the team, share knowledge/mentor a young professional coming into the workforce, and possibly have a new member join the team after their Co-op experience.
— Tom Revak, Manager, Operations Technology & Analytics, Transformation Operations Administration; Manager to Divya Harris, 2023 Spring/Summer Co-op