Hire Students
The University of Cincinnati boasts a broad community of more than 50,000 students across 15 distinct colleges. With over 100 years of experience, we've developed impactful co-op partnerships with a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to community nonprofits.
Unlock the potential of emerging talent by partnering with the University of Cincinnati. Connect with a broad group of students eager to enter the workforce. By hiring a UC college co-op or student intern, your organization can benefit from tapping into a rich source of talent ready to collaborate with you. We are committed to assisting you in filling your next student internship or college co-op role and fostering a long-term partnership with the University of Cincinnati.
Steps to Hire a Co-op or Intern
Discover when students are available and average student compensation details. Schedule a call with UC’s Partnership Development team if you have additional questions.
Connect with UC’s Partnership Development team for guidance and answers to your questions.
- Register with Handshake, our online talent recruiting platform. For step-by-step detailed instructions on how to create an account, check out the Handshake visual guide.
- For help with posting an opportunity, review this Quickstart Guide for Co-op Employers.
- For help with creating a compelling company profile, check out How to Create a New Company Profile.
- If you need assistance, go to the Handshake Help Center.
- When posting jobs and recruiting, please note that the University of Cincinnati is on a semester system. For more detailed information, check out the UC 2024-25 Academic Calendar and the UC Recruitment Calendar.
- Engage with students through career fairs, information sessions, and student site visits.
- When posting jobs and recruiting, please note that the University of Cincinnati is on a semester system. For more detailed information, check out the 2024-25 Academic Calendar and the UC Recruitment Calendar.
- Review resumes, select candidates, and schedule interviews on-campus, virtually, or at your business location.
- Complete these step-by-step instructions to create interview schedules on Handshake.
Select a candidate and ensure compliance with all state and federal employment regulations.
Complete onboarding activities, set clear expectations, track progress, and provide regular feedback and mentoring.
After Hiring
Ensure the student understands their responsibilities and is integrated into your team.
Provide regular feedback and support to help the student grow professionally.
Additional Resources
Access comprehensive guidelines to help you establish a successful co-op program.
If you have any questions, contact UC’s Partnership Development team.