Co-op Days Career Fair & Events will be held

January 27-29, 2025

As we celebrate 70 years of connecting students and employers through life-changing co-op opportunities, we invite you to join us in making 2025 our most successful year yet!

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Employers looking to hire co-ops or interns prior to the 2025 Co-op Days event we are encouraged to post those opportunities in XEngine and begin engaging with students right away.

2025 Co-op Days Calendar of Events

Monday, January 27th

Purdue in Indianapolis Co-op/Internship Fair | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | University Tower Ballroom 

Our new urban campus location is preparing career-ready students for the jobs of tomorrow through strong industry partnerships to accelerate hands-on learning opportunities, internships and co-ops. This smaller, focused event will showcase students who are studying primarily Engineering (Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, & Motorsports) as well as students in the College of Science and Polytechnic Insititute. 

Annual OPP Employer Engagement Meeting | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Purdue Memorial Union, Room 118 Lounge 

Join for casual conversation and informative discussion around the state of our programs and best practices on how to engage with Purdue students, staff and support multiple layers of talent attraction with OPP. 

PPA Networking Night | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom

A casual event where students and employers interact, giving both sides a chance to connect and learn about each other before the Career Fair. This event is run by the Professional Practice Ambassadors (PPA), the official student-led organization supporting co-operative education at Purdue University. 

Tuesday, January 28th

Co-op Career Fair | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Purdue Memorial Union, North & South Ballrooms

An in-person recruitment event giving employers access to first-class students interested in co-op opportunities. Last year, over 1,000 students attended.

Co-op Champions Reception | 4:30 PM  | Purdue Memorial Union, Room 118 Lounge

Invitations will be sent in January 2025 for employers and alumni to attend a kickoff celebration for a newly launched co-op alumni engagement program. For questions, please contact Patrick Francis - [email protected]

Wednesday, January 29th

Interview Day | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Purdue Memorial Union, North & South Ballrooms

Interview students from the Career Fair. Each registration includes two interview tables, allowing employers to coordinate interview schedules and meet with multiple students.

For questions regarding events and engagement, please contact Barb Albrecht - balbrech@purdue.edu