Cooperative Education
Requirement Shore-Side Majors
An innovative approach to education that integrates professional industry experience into the academic curriculum.
Co-ops give MSSEP, EM, IMB, ESE, and FE students an opportunity to work within their profession as part of their academic program, giving them real-world experience while helping to finance their education. Co-op positions are also available locally and globally and for industry and research positions.
About 30% of Mass Maritime Academy undergraduates are offered a full-time job from their co-op or commercial shipping employer upon graduation.
Summer dates are June 16, 2025 through August 29, 2025 (240 minimum required hours)
(Co-op Guidelines can be found HERE)
Employer Feedback from Summer 2022 Co-Op
Nicholas M., FENG "If Nick is any example of the quality of personnel from Massachusetts Maritime Academy I would hire them blindly and be pleased every time. His punctuality, open communication, professionalism and the ability to work unsupervised once given a task are exceptional." Neil Geary, Wianno Club
Evangeline G., FENG/MSSEP "Evie's area of strength is collaboration and communication. She asks great questions to solidify understanding, and was a great asset to the team. She is organized and a fast learner, which contributed directly to the business very quickly." Suzanne Guillette, Rolls-Royce America
Sean O., ESE: "Sean's addition to the CRiMSON Power team was substantial. His decision-making abilities are exceptional. I was amazed how quickly Sean integrated into the company and started to make a true and meaningful contribution." Respectfully, Dr. Kevin J. Kelly, CEO CRiMSON Power Solutions (High Efficiency, LLC)
Molly P., ESE: "Molly is a very smart person and always has a positive attitude she is going to do very well in life. She takes direction very well and wants to make sure she does the best job possible in every task no matter how small. She was an absolute pleasure to have at Zenergy this summer." Jeremiah Toomey, Zenergy
Summer 2024 Co-Op Highlight
Angela Mazzola '26, (Emergency Management) completed a co-op experience for JFK Airport’s area of operation, with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, where she gained hands-on experience in airport operations, shadowed emergency management, and helped develop operational policies and procedures. Additional duties included supporting technology initiatives that improved traffic management, aeronautical operations, and customer satisfaction. This internship offered valuable insights into business continuity and resilience planning, aligning well with her Emergency Management degree.
Summer 2024 Co-Op Highlight
Christopher Leonard ‘26 (International Maritime Business) and Benjamin Nolan ‘25 (International Maritime Business) participated in a co-op experience that included working in the business office as Government Sales Interns at Clean Harbors. They were responsible for assisting in contract implementation to ensure all contractual conditions were met to support Clean Harbor's mission of being recognized as the premier provider of environmental and industrial services.