Help grow the
UC co-op program

Experience-based learning has always been at the core of a UC education. Today, our top-ranked co-op program connects talented students to thousands of companies across the country. 

Help us continue to create new opportunities for the next generation of Bearcats by referring an employer below.
 

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Fill out the form below to connect potential co-op employers to our Experience-Based Learning and Career Education Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hiring students can help you:

  • Develop a pipeline of talent for permanent, full-time hires.
  • Provide a cost-effective solution to complete seasonal or special projects, cover gaps, or free up more-experienced personnel for higher-level tasks.
  • Add fresh perspectives, new ideas, and diversity to your organization.
  • Provide an opportunity for current employees to take a leadership role in supervising and mentoring a student.

All UC students gain real-world experience as part of their education. With UC, you can meet all your student hiring needs. From technical work to HR to marketing and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

At UC, we believe we are more successful when we work together. We’ve spent the last 100+ years developing deep and impactful partnerships with organizations across a broad spectrum from Fortune 500 companies to cause-based, community non-profits and beyond. The University of Cincinnati has the oldest and one of the largest co-op programs in the world. We invented cooperative education in 1906, and each year more than 6,500 students participate in full-time, part-time, and project-based co-op. As an urban, public research university of more than 47,000 students, UC is well-positioned to maximize partnerships to achieve real results.

  • UC is ranked among top 5 in the nation for Co-ops and Internships (U.S. News Best Colleges 2021)
  • UC ranks in the top tier of America’s Best National Universities by U.S. News and World Report (2020)
  • UC is home to 14 unique colleges with a wide range of degree programs and specialty areas
  • UC is recognized as a top public research institution by the National Science Foundation
  • UC is one of the few universities that requires experiential learning and career education for all undergraduate students

UC connects employers with students to fill some of the most challenging positions to recruit and hire for today. Connect with talent in the following fields and many more:

  • IT and Computing
  • Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
  • Engineering
  • Art, Design and Planning
  • Healthcare Services and Administration
  • Sales, Marketing and Communications
  • Manufacturing and Logistics
  • Digital Media and Web Development
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Civics and Government
  • Research and Development
  • Community Development, Fundraising and Social Services

If you have a need that’s not addressed here, please contact us at engagement@uc.edu or 513-556-6526.

No, there is never a cost to post a job. Visit: Post a Job to get started.

As a general rule, we suggest posting your job at the start of the semester prior to your desired employment dates. For example:

University of Cincinnati Co-op Hiring Timeline
For work starting in: Begin recruiting in:
January September (fall)
May January (spring)
September May (summer)