In today's competitive marketplace, an undergraduate degree might not be enough! Employers are looking for outstanding candidates whose resumes include on-the-job experience and a college education. Industry has asked us to provide meaningful employment opportunities for our students. If you have any questions, stop by, call 610-660-1601 or email jebradle@sju.edu.
The Academy of Food Marketing fills that demand by offering our 5-year Cooperative Program. The program allows students to alternate periods of classroom study with periods of paid employment in the food and allied industries. Three academic credits will be awarded at the successful completion of each work experience and the salary earned helps defray the cost of tuition.
Sample Co-op Schedule
| Freshman Year |
| Fall |
5 courses |
| Spring |
5 courses |
| Summer |
Work |
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| Sophomore Year |
| Fall |
5 courses |
| Spring |
2 courses/Co-op |
| Summer |
Co-op |
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| Junior Year |
| Fall |
5 courses |
| Spring |
5 courses |
| Summer |
Co-op |
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| Pre-Senior Year |
| Fall |
2 courses/Co-op |
| Spring |
5 courses |
| Summer |
Co-op |
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| Senior Year |
| Fall |
2 courses/Co-op |
| Spring |
5 courses |
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Co-op Student Positions include: |
Co-op Employers Include: |
| Brand or product managers |
Retailers |
| Market researchers |
Manufacturers |
| Account managers |
Wholesalers |
| Sales representatives |
Marketing Internationals |
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