Some universities and colleges offer cooperative education programs which offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience of the job while studying to become an industrial engineer. (jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com)
Employers also value practical experience, so cooperative education programs and internships, which provide college credit or structured job experience, can be helpful in getting a job in this occupation. (bls.gov)
Books are great, but they don't give you the valuable career experience offered through cooperative education job placements. (squawkfox.com)