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Hire Widener

Looking to hire interns, co-op students, or full-time employees? Look no further. Our students are career-ready and we work with employers like you to recruit the talent you need.

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Why Hire Widener 

When our students graduate, they don’t just start their careers; they continue the work they’ve been doing all along. Through internships, our acclaimed co-op program, cutting-edge research, service learning, and other hands-on experiences, our students put their education into action. And our emphasis on communications, writing, problem solving, and other professional skills equips them to thrive in any professional setting.

Ready for You

All that adds up to a workforce ready for you. Here at Widener, our professional staff, through our Office of Career Design and Development, builds purposeful relationships with employers, companies, and organizations so we can introduce leaders like you to these future industry trailblazers. 

Recruit Here

We can help you recruit the talent you need and deserve. Connect with our students virtually and online by:

  • Posting job, internship, or remote, project-based opportunities on Handshake and Parker Dewey.
  • Attending one of the virtual or in-person industry-specific career fairs or networking events we host.
  • Scheduling a virtual or on-campus interview day.
  • Scheduling a virtual or in-person class visit or sponsoring a meeting for a student organization or club via Zoom.
  • Participating as a mock interviewer during our virtual Mock Madness event held every semester.
  • Becoming a Widener co-op employer or hiring an intern or extern.

In-Demand. Well-Prepared.

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Career Success for Class of 2024

95% of the Class of 2024 was employed, in grad school, or in military/other service within 6 months of graduation, according to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE).

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1000+ Organizations

provide experiential learning opportunities for Widener students in co-ops, internships, clinics, or public service in a single year

School of Business Students gain experience by working in the community. Widener University is one of the top schools of business in the Philadelphia area and offers many business majors competitive co-op opportunities.

Choose Co-Op

For more than 30 years, our business, engineering, and computer science students have partnered with employers as part of our co-op program. Students work 32 hours or more per week and, depending on the program, in four- or eight-month cycles. This immersive experience gives them ample opportunity to dive into the inner-workings of your company and make meaningful contributions.

Our staff provides support for employers and students throughout the co-op process.

More about the co-op program

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Hire an Intern

All Widener students are encouraged to pursue an educational learning opportunity – whether it’s through the co-op program or internships. Organizations can post internships for students on Handshake. Internship requirements are coordinated through specific academic departments at Widener.

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Offer a Micro-Internship

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that enable students from all majors to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round and typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work.

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