CID opens virtual door for talent with Kroger

Amazed by the experience, students involved said the intimate collaboration shattered any preconceptions they had about the traditional grocery brand and enabled them to envision themselves working in The Kroger Co.

“When Kroger leaders and experts are coming for the people who are getting internships and co-ops, that’s the kind of company you want to work for,” says Mohit Jain, a recent graduate of UC's Information Systems and Data Science master of science program. 

"Through the Kroger Tech Connect I realized that Kroger is not just an ordinary grocery store, but an innovative company solving tech problems,” says Luke Grothaus, second-year finance major and Kolodzik Business Scholar in UC's Carl H. Lindner College of Business.

Those are just the kind of reactions Kroger hoped to evoke in the students when they take part in Kroger Tech Connect.

"As Kroger continues its journey to create a seamless ecosystem for our customers, it’s more important than ever that we engage with students who can become future Kroger associates,” said Paaras Parker, HR leader for Kroger Technology and Digital. “Our partnership with the University of Cincinnati and the 1819 Innovation Hub is critical for us to engage with future industry talent, and we look forward to continuing these virtual experiences to connect with students.”