Career Prep Programs

Widener Co-Op Program

Co-op is a full-time, paid work experience available to business, engineering, and computer science majors. With our wide network of employers across the Philadelphia region and beyond, you can work with top-notch organizations near and far. Many employers even extend full-time job offers to co-op students after graduation!

Not all majors follow a structured co-op model, but that doesn't mean there isn't a wealth of opportunities for you to build your resume. An internship or student job may be perfect opportunities for you.

Seekers Program for Arts & Science Majors

Seekers is a 6-week career exploration program for College of Arts & Sciences juniors and seniors. You'll join fellow explorers over lunch to explore careers interests, learn to articulate your major's transferrable skills, tell your unique story, establish a network, and design a job search or graduate school exploration strategy so you're prepared to take the next step after graduation.

Register for the Seekers program on Handshake or contact Lauren Barlow for questions.

Widener Works Experience

The Widener Works Experience is a bite-sized big opportunity for College of Arts & Sciences and Exporatory Studies students to gain career or graduate school insights from an alumni or friend of the Widener community. Whether a 1-3 day shadow experience or a 30-minute informational interview, you'll have a chance to make a meaningful connection.

Register to participate on Handshake.

Participants must attend an orientation workshop and complete a one-page reflection paper and attend a one-hour reflection session.

Experience More on Campus

Have you thought about exploring an on-campus job? Working on campus can be an excellent way to build career-ready skills while staying close to your academic environment. On-campus jobs offer opportunities to gain: 

• Practical experience
• Enhance your resume
• Develop essential interpersonal skills like communication, time management, and teamwork.