The University of Cincinnati has the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs in the world. We invented cooperative education in 1906; each year more than 7,500 students participate in paid work experiences, and our program ranks in the Top 5 nationwide.
Now we're building on that foundation to make paid, supervised, major-related work experience integral to the education of every baccalaureate student. At the same time, we prepare students for the world of work with professional development courses, coaching and career services.
For students, this means graduating with a degree, a resume and a plan for your future.
For companies and organizations, this means a wealth of talent is available here and eager to work with you in a variety of traditional and non-traditional arrangements. We'll help you find what works best for you and continue to support you in a long-term relationship with the University.
February 6, 2023
Fourth year journalism student Zach Jarrell began his college career at the University of Cincinnati as a statistics major. Despite having an interest in studying journalism, Jarrell had his doubts. He was unsure about the practicality of that degree, and his ability to pay off his future student loans through it.
January 30, 2023
Being a communication design major doesn't limit your career path to graphic design. This DAAP student found that experiencing different aspects of communication design through co-op led to a focus in photography.
Career Ready
Ellie Bridges, director of the University of Cincinnati’s Bearcat Promise Career Studio, talks about four new resources available to help students enter the job market and prepare for life after graduation.
March 15, 2023
Deciding what to wear soon could be a lot easier thanks to a virtual closet and personal styling app being created by a team led by a University of Cincinnati business student. Camryn Ellis, a third-year senior who plans to graduate in August, is creating an app that provides custom outfit recommendations and the ability to try on clothes virtually. With the app, Sty/e (pronounced style), she was one of the three winners of a pitch competition hosted by Main Street Ventures, called 2023 Launch It: Cincy.
March 15, 2023
The University of Cincinnati's Cosmetic Science program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this academic year and is continuing to grow and adapt to best prepare students for careers in the industry.
March 6, 2023
UC Clermont's aviation program celebrates 30 years of partnership with Sporty's Academy, Inc.