Georgia Tech Co-op Affinity Group (GTCAG)

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GTCAG is made up of alumni and friends of the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program. We strongly believe in the value of cooperative education and work to further the knowledge and understanding of the program with Georgia Tech applicants, enrolled students, faculty, fellow co-op alumni, as well as existing or potential employers of cooperative education students.

Mission Statement Summary:

The Georgia Tech Co-op Affinity Group (GTCAG) is organized to promote and facilitate the engagement of Co-op Affiliated Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Employers, Friends, and Students with the Georgia Tech Alumni Association and the Institute as a whole. Co-op affiliation includes but is not limited to those who have participated in our wish to support the success of the co-op program.

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What is Cooperative Education?

A learning approach that integrates college studies with working experiences in industry, business, government, and public service
An educational program consisting of in-school instruction alternating with on-the-job work experience in a business or industrial establishment
An instructional program that is designed to complement the student's academic training with realistic on-the-job work experiences

Coop Videos

We are looking for others who are excited about expanding the co-op experience at Georgia Tech or just reconnecting with over 13,000 former GT co-ops. Please contact us at gtcag@gtalumni.org and include the following information to confirm our GT co-op alumni rolls and get involved:

Full Name (including maiden name at graduation if appropriate)
Major and Graduation Year (a.k.a. "When You Got Out")
Preferred Return Contact Info (phone, e-mail, etc.)
Former Co-op Employer(s) and Number of Rotations Worked
Current Employer and Job Function
GTCAG Areas of Interest (co-op alumni outreach, fund-raising, endowment/scholarship set-up, marketing, communications, etc.)

Co-op Program Testimonials:

To see a video from GT co-op Lauren Doucette Click here
To see a video from GT co-op Nathan Raines Click here

To see a video from GT co-op Johannes Liem Click here

Prospective Co-op Students:

All you ever wanted to know about the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program, Current Employers, and how to become a Co-op Student. Click Here

Prospective Co-op Employers:

All you ever wanted to know about the Cooperative Education Program, Potential Co-op Student Candidates, how to become a Co-op Employer, etc. Click Here