Do students have to work in Northeast Ohio? You are here Kent Community Engaged Learning Do students have to work in Northeast Ohio? No, students can work anywhere during their co-op. Many co-op employers do exist in the Northeast Ohio area, but it is up to the students to decide when and where they wish to complete a co-op experience. Volunteer & Serve Flashes Fighting Hunger Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) Staff Join Our Email List CommUNITY Lab