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Engineering the Magic: Co-op Brings Animatronics to Life at Walt Disney World
For Electromechanical Engineering student Maggie McCann, the magic of Walt Disney World isn't just about fairy tales and fantasy; it’s about the intricate engineering that brings those worlds to life. During her Spring 2025 co-op, McCann went behind the scenes as a Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, contributing to one of the parks' most iconic features: Audio-Animatronic figures.
An Insider’s Look at the Student Co-op Experience
This morning, a Wentworth Institute of Technology student might be helping to swap out anesthesia machines in a Massachusetts General Hospital operating room. Another could be redesigning the user interface for a global financial trading application at State Street. A third is potentially running tests on the next best-selling air fryer for SharkNinja.
Empowering Futures: How Co-ops & Careers Prepares Students
For half a century, Wentworth Institute of Technology's cooperative education program has been a cornerstone of its experiential learning model, launching students into their chosen careers with real-world skills and confidence. At the heart of this enduring success is the dedicated Co-ops & Careers department, a team committed to not just helping students find jobs, but to equipping them for a lifetime of professional achievement.
Real-World Ready: Employers Commend Wentworth Co-op Program
More than 1,600 unique organizations hired Wentworth co-op students in just the past three years—and 40% were repeat employers. Why do so many companies consistently seek out Wentworth students?
Gold Standard: 50 Years of Wentworth Co-operative Education
A simple request from Joe Fallon to gain work experience with developer Thomas J. Flatley—while still a student—ignited what would become Wentworth Institute of Technology's transformative cooperative education (co-op) program.
Record-Breaking Turnout at Wentworth’s Co-op Fair
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s recent Co-ops and Careers Fair saw a record-breaking 1,088 students connect with 148 employers, offering valuable opportunities for Spring and Summer placements.
This marked the highest student attendance since Fall 2019.
Sponsors included ARCO National Construction, Consigli, Fitzemeyer & Tocci, Florence Electric, Hensel Phelps, and Interstate Electrical Services. Check out the highlights and photos from the event in our gallery!
How Wentworth's Co-op Program Helped One Alumna Discover Her Passion
For many students, the path to a fulfilling career isn't always a straight line. It often involves exploration, experimentation, and discovering passions you never knew you had. That was certainly the case for Kelsey Lanoue, a Wentworth Institute of Technology alum who found her calling in the dynamic world of life science construction.
Adoption of AI at Wentworth: Innovation, Ethics, and Education
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is everywhere, whether you realize it or not.
President Thompson Speaks with Invest on High Employment and Industry Alignment
In an interview with Invest, Wentworth Institute of Technology President Mark A. Thompson details the university’s strategic focus on AI, robotics, and climate resilience, securing alignment with industry needs and ensuring that students are future ready.
Thompson also praises the institution’s co-op program for its role in achieving high employment rates for graduates, and highlights Wentworth’s forward momentum as the university looks ahead.