Association for Cooperative Education and Internship Programs

The Association for Cooperative Education and Internship Programs (ACEIP) is a professional organization that connects colleges, universities, and companies to create meaningful work-based learning opportunities for students. Its goal is to enhance education by integrating real-world work experience with academic programs through internships and cooperative education (co-op) programs. By fostering collaboration, ACEIP helps students develop skills, gain practical insights, and improve their career readiness, while also benefiting employers with motivated, knowledgeable interns. The organization supports best practices and promotes the value of experiential learning as a vital component of higher education and workforce development.