Cooperative Education Annual Report

How Stout Students Stack Up Across the U.S. Stout Students’ Career Readiness Skills Compared to Their Peers. UW-Stout co-op and internship students outperform recent graduates across the nation according to site supervisor ratings of career-readiness* skills.

UW-Stout Students** Nationwide Recent Graduates ***

5-point scale/ratings - 5: Outstanding 4: Exceeds Expectations 3: Meets Expectations 2: Below Expectations 1:Unsatisfactory

4.1 3.8 4.2 4.0 4.3 3.9 4.2 3.9 3.9 3.3 4.0 3.6 4.1 3.4 4.2 3.5

Critical Thinking

Technology

Teamwork

Equity & Inclusion

Leadership

Communication

Career & Self Development

Professionalism

* Career Readiness Competencies are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers ** UW-Stout CEIP Students Final Performance Evaluation Results *** Employers rate recent graduates nationwide per NACE Job Outlook 2024