Hire Job-Ready Co-op
Talent from the
University of Cincinnati

A direct pipeline to tomorrow’s top talent before they hit the job market. 

Finding new talent can be exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be. The UC co-op program gives companies a direct pipeline to the next generation of leaders who are already shaping the future of work — and ready to contribute from day one.

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Why our
Co-op
talent
works.

A University of Cincinnati Co-op student inspects a 3D printed model

UC pioneered cooperative education in 1906 and continues to shape the future of work. Our co-op students are prepared to contribute immediately, reducing ramp-up time and fueling long-term workforce strategy.

Key proof points for employers: 

  • More than 1,700 employer partners and talent across 14+ colleges and 200+ majors.
  • Many employers convert co-op students to full-time hires, creating a low-risk, high-return hiring strategy.
  • Co-ops offer flexible, cost-effective talent for seasonal needs, special projects, or expanded team capacity.
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Our entire organization is built on the University of Cincinnati co-op program. We depend on fresh influence from students and the university. We then package that and return it to our customers in the form of innovation.

Jeremy Jarrett President/CEO, Kinetic Vision

Less risk.
More ROI.
 

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With UC’s co-op model, employers avoid much of the uncertainty of traditional hiring. Co-op students arrive with structure, preparation, and clear expectations, reducing onboarding burden while delivering meaningful results. Employers can register and post roles at no cost, connect with qualified students across disciplines, and build sustained relationships over multiple rotations that strengthen long-term hiring pipelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to hire UC co-op students?

No. Employers can register and post co-op roles at no cost.

When are UC co-op students available to work?

UC co-op students are available year-round across multiple academic rotations.

What types of roles can co-op students fill?

Co-op students support roles across engineering, business, IT, design, healthcare, research, and more.

How long are UC co-op assignments?

Co-op terms typically last a full academic semester, allowing students to contribute meaningfully to projects and teams.

Let’s Build What’s Next — Together

If your team is ready for talent that fuels innovation, expands capacity, and helps build the future of work, partnering with UC makes it simple.

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