In an unprecedented and first of its kind effort, higher education and employers in the Cincinnati region are sharing information, connections, and resources. Led by the Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3), Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with leaders from 18 colleges and universities in the Cincinnati region; this team of experts is known as the Cincinnati Region Internship Taskforce.
The Cincinnati Region Internship Taskforce was developed to:
• promote the value of internships to employers
• create a toolkit to help employers develop and manage internships and/or co-ops
• connect employers to the “right” contact at Cincinnati regional colleges and universities to seamlessly acquire interns/co-ops
The taskforce came together throughout 2018 to address talent issues from area businesses and help employers improve their talent pipeline and has developed three resources for the Cincinnati Region:
The Cincinnati Region Internship Toolkit helps employers create new and refresh existing internships/co-ops for students pursuing higher education certificates and degrees. The toolkit is an effort in sharing local information, best practices, connections and resources. It is the result of a collaborative effort amongst over 40 personnel from the various GC3 member colleges/universities, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the business community.
The Cincinnati Region Intern Navigator guides employers to the “right” individual at our region’s colleges and universities. These individuals will be able to connect you with an intern to meet your company’s needs. This intern navigator is a searchable database housing a listing of all academic programs offered at all 18 local GC3 colleges and universities. You can identify all programs at an institution or search for a specific academic program to identify which school to work with.
Foundations of Internship Development Workshop
The Cincinnati Region Internship Task Force will host a workshop designed to help employers of all types and sizes develop and manage internships.
Workshop participants will:
• Be introduced to the Cincinnati Regional Internship Toolkit to assist businesses and organizations to develop and manage internships.
• Work with experienced higher education and business professionals to lay the foundation for an internship.
• Leave with a plan you can implement.
• Receive tips for managing your internship once an intern is hired.
• Connect with a network of companies developing an internship.
• View the Cincinnati Region Intern Navigator connecting businesses with local colleges and universities to find interns.
Register for The Foundations of Internship Development Workshop
While many businesses have robust internship and/or co-op programs, even more do not. With workforce as a challenge in Cincinnati and other peer regions, hiring interns/co-ops is a key factor for businesses creating their future talent pipeline. Join us February 4th, 2019 at Xavier University and discover why hiring an intern/co-op is a win-win for area students and for your business.
The Foundations of Internship Development Workshop
Monday, February 4 from 8-10 a.m.
Schiff Family Conference Center in the Cintas Center at Xavier University
Cost is $15.
Click here to register: Foundations of Internship Development Workshop