January 2023 University of Cincinnati NEXT Connection

NEXT CONNECTION
A MONTHLY UPDATE FOR UC EMPLOYER PARTNERS

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI • JANUARY 2023

Last Chance to Register for UC's Spring Career Fair

Recruit for co-ops, internships and full-time post-graduation jobs in engineering, IT and business at the UC Professional and Technical Career Fair, Feb. 7-9. To address student interest in “green” jobs, we’ll highlight companies at the fair that offer such roles. First-time attendees receive a 50% discount! Registration closes Jan. 27 or when we reach capacity, whichever comes first. Learn more about the fair or register today.

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FEB. 7-9

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL CAREER FAIR

Recruit for co-ops, internships and full-time permanent positions. More than 1,100 students typically attend each day. The fair attracts undergraduate and graduate students, and a few recent graduates, primarily in the fields of engineering, information technology (IT) and business. Employer registration closes Jan. 27.

FEB. 15

UC-CCM MEDIA PRODUCTION FAIR

Recruit for co-ops/internships and full-time positions in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio/video production, and related fields at the FREE UC-CCM Media Production Fair, Feb. 15. Last day to register is Feb. 10. Learn more in Handshake.

MAR. 1

ARTS & SCIENCES CO-OP EXPERIENCE FAIR

Looking for interns or co-ops with skills in communication, critical thinking and research? Meet with Arts & Sciences sophomore and junior students who will be available to work summer and fall 2023. Register for this FREE event by Feb. 22.

Cincinnati’s Exciting Future: How Urban Planners and Designers Will Make It Happen

The Mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Pureval, will speak on Thursday, January 26, from 12:30-1:30 PM at UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning as part of the School of Planning’s lecture series.

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The future of work: How can employers engage employees?

With unemployment rates throughout the United States near 50-year lows, American companies have reported difficulties in hiring and retaining employees. UC business professors, staff discuss hiring, productivity, turnover.

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OFFERED MONTHLY

EMPLOYER TABLING AND INFO SESSIONS

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Student Spotlight:
Sarah Kelley

Sarah Kelley is a class of 2025 biomedical engineering major. As a UC student, she has worked as a co-op with Procter and Gamble. She recently shared this about her experience.

"My time at Procter and Gamble has been one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences. P&G creates an environment that challenges me while still allowing me to succeed and most importantly learn firsthand from some of the world’s top scientists and engineers..."

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Employer Spotlight:
Kroger

There’s a lot of talk about labor shortages these days. Businesses that think strategically beyond standard hiring practices are winning in the workforce competition by employing high-impact talent from an unlikely place: college classrooms.

Kroger's experience shows the value of co-ops for employers and students.

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January: Key Dates for Co-ops

ENGINEERING, IT, AND DAAP CO-OPS

January 3: Spring semester co-ops start; actual start dates vary by employer
January 9: Spring Academic Semester start date
Employers post and verify job listings for summer and fall co-op positions in Handshake/UC PAL
Students begin search for summer co-op positions
First year students begin search for fall co-op positions

Coming in February →
- Employers notified that first-round applicant pools available in UC PAL:
  - Summer co-op
  - Fall co-op (first-year engineering students only)
- February 7-9: UC Spring Professional and Technical Career Fair

BUSINESS CO-OPS

Employers set goals with their spring co-op students
Employers post summer co-op positions to UC Handshake. Need help connecting to students? Reach out to Brian Fanelli (brian.fanelli@uc.edu)
Coming in February →
- Spring co-op students submit their initial co-op goals to Lindner Career Services.

Expand your recruiting team by working directly with the UC Partnership Development Team. We’re here to help with all aspects of the hiring process.

University of Cincinnati
Experience-Based Learning and Career Education
Partnership Development
(513) 556-6526
engagement@uc.edu

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