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Cooperative Education Program
- Paid part-time job and ability to earn internship credits
- Flexible work schedules (at least 15 hours/week)
- Designed specifically for freshman and sophomores
- Gain real-world experience while still in school
- Series of rotations enabling exposure to multiple aspects of our business:
- Distribution Operations
- Computer Data Science
- Business
- Communications
- Entrepreneurship/Sales
- Accounting/Finance/Economics
- Supply Chain/Product Development
- and more!
To learn more and apply, email Kylin at kpapenfu@fastenal.com or visit Handshake
Testimonials
The Fastenal co-op program gave me the opportunity to understand the business from the ground-up while building a strong foundation for a career. The rotations gave me excellent insight as to what type of career I want post-graduation that ultimately led me to my current full-time position. I am so grateful for all the opportunities the Fastenal provides, and the CO-OP program really helped connect me to those opportunities
– Natalie
As a Business Administration Major with a Management Minor, I began in the Winona DC, it was there I learned how Fastenal operates at the hub level, which has helped tremendously as I transitioned into different roles. From there I went into Product Development, and there I learned how we work with our suppliers and really got to know our products. The next move was into Purchasing/Supply Chain where I learned about offering the best service by having items in stock while balancing our inventory goals. Upon graduation, I went full-time as a Supply Chain Analyst in purchasing. The great thing about Fastenal is the opportunities it presents. I was able to grow my knowledge and become a leader in the company as the world’s supply chain changed through the pandemic. One thing that is always constant about Fastenal, is change. Currently, I work with a team trying to navigate challenges of this evolving supply chain as we look to grow the business in this environment.
-Noah
The 9-month rotations offer the perfect amount of exposure to the department that you choose to go into. For me, my major is Human Resources and Fastenal has helped me gain a lot of insight within HR and I learn something new every day. My favorite thing is how much it feels like my work family. Everyone is so welcoming and helpful when I start a new rotation.
– Ashley
The co-op program is a neat internship opportunity where every 9 months you get to experience a new corporate department. I have never heard of an internship that encourages their employees to see multiple departments, which makes this such a special opportunity. My major is Business Administration, I am not sure where I want to go with my degree quite yet. This internship gives me the opportunity to experience many corporate departments. I am looking forward to continuing to meet more people within the company, and working with Fastenal from multiple angles.
– Nate