Cooperative Education Opportunities

Three of the Cooperative Education opportunities that are offered at the Northrop Grumman Newport News sector are: Engineering Co-op, Supply Chain Management Co-op and Business Management Co-op.

Why Co-op?

• To gain valuable work experience
• To earn money that can help pay for college
• To evaluate career opportunities
• To combine classroom theory with practical knowledge

Co-op Requirements

• Assignments are based on a candidate’s goals and the departments needs
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Confidential Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must pass physical, drug screen and background check
• At least a 3.0 GPA ( based on a 4.0 scale)
• Completion of sophomore year ( Business Management co-ops), completion of freshman year ( Engineering co-ops and Supply Chain Management co-ops)
• Engineering and Supply Chain Management co-ops must commit to 3 work terms.
• Engineering co-ops must be enrolled in an ABET accredited baccalaureate engineering program

Work Terms (Engineering and Supply Chain Management)

• Fall Term – Late August through December
• Spring Term – January through April
• Summer Term – May through August
• 40 hours per week

Work Terms (Business Management)

• A two year educational program
• Six month work terms
• 20 hours per week

Engineering Majors

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Civil
• Nuclear
• Ocean
• Systems
• Architecture
• Marine
• Welding

Business Management Co-op Majors

• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Business Administration

Supply Chain Management Co-op

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Management
• Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Supply Chain Management
• Administration