Finding and developing great talent continues to be one of the most pressing challenges facing family and privately owned businesses today.
The University of Cincinnati’s nationally recognized co-op program offers a powerful way for companies to build their talent pipeline while giving students meaningful, real-world experience.
To help our members better understand how to take advantage of this opportunity, the Goering Center has partnered with leaders from the UC Lindner College of Business Co-op & Career Development team for an informative Lunch & Learn session.
During this session, you will:
• Learn how the Lindner Universal Co-op program works
• Understand how co-ops can support your business across fall, spring, and summer rotations
• See how many companies convert co-ops into high-performing full-time hires
• Get a practical overview of the process for posting positions and engaging students
• Understand expectations, ground rules, and best practices for hosting a successful co-op
• Meet the UC team responsible for helping employers connect with Lindner students
This session will introduce you to the people, systems, and resources Lindner has designed to help employers identify and develop emerging talent.
Whether you are exploring co-ops for the first time or looking to strengthen your current hiring pipeline, this program will help you understand how the process works and how to get started.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Format: Virtual Lunch & Learn
Cost: Complimentary for Goering Center members
Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for:
• Owners, Presidents, and senior leaders looking to strengthen their future talent pipeline
• HR and talent leaders responsible for recruiting and early-career hiring
• Department leaders and managers interested in bringing co-op students into their teams
Why Attend?
Many of today’s strongest hires start as co-op students.
This session will show you how your organization can:
• Build relationships with high-potential business students
• Create a structured pathway from student experience to full-time employment
• Access UC Lindner talent through a process designed to support both students and employers.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of this session, you will understand:
✔ How the UC Lindner Co-op Program works and why it’s consistently ranked among the best in the country
✔ How companies use fall, spring, and summer co-op rotations to support real business needs
✔ The step-by-step process for posting a position and connecting with Lindner students
✔ Expectations, best practices, and how to structure a successful co-op experience
✔ How many companies convert co-ops into high-performing full-time hires
You’ll also meet the UC Lindner team responsible for helping employers successfully engage with students and navigate the process.