Cooperative Education: John Putnam
Name: John Putnam
Hometown: Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Major: Accounting.
Co-Op job: CEO of Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses; CFO of Vine & Branch Management, LLC
I participate in the Co-Op program because: It allows for me to actively apply what I'm learning in class to the real world. It has allowed me to be able to pursue unique opportunities that have provided real-life experience and still get credit for it.
Campus involvement: Accounting Club, Jazz Band (freshman-sophomore year).
Post-graduation dream job: CPA, auditing.
Lakeland is good fit for me because: It has allowed for me to tailor my educational experience to my academic needs and professional experiences.
51ĀŅĀ× is the only Midwestern school that offers Cooperative Education across all majors by allowing participating students to gain on-the-job knowledge and academic credit for their work. LU students can earn up to 25% of the degree through work and post-work reflection.
Each year, we welcome more students who are interested in the benefits of Co-Op and the ability to connect with a lengthy list of corporate and organizational partners who support the program and our studentās learning.
