On April 16, 2012, the University of
Cincinnati’s Division of Professional Practice partnered with Goettsch Partners
to host the “UC Goes Chicago” event in the 18th floor penthouse of
the Santa Fe Building on Michigan Avenue. The goal of this event was to
increase awareness of the UC Co-op program and network with potential employers
to develop co-op jobs in the Chicago area.
UC is the founding institution of the co-op program – a 5 year
collegiate program that incorporates academic learning with real-world work to
better prepare students for the working world upon graduation. Co-op students alternate terms between
attending school and working in their field of study, enabling students to
apply what they are learning in the classroom to real world situations, all
while gaining experience and developing professionally.
The event in Chicago had a great
turnout – over 35 people attended with over 20 Chicago-area companies
represented. Four UC students who are
presently co-oping in Chicago – Sarah Pride, Chas Weiderhold, Alex Gormley, and
Andrew Fox – gave testimonials about how the Co-op program has been beneficial
in their academic and professional careers. Learn more about the UC Co-op program.
UC is also finalizing details for opening an Admissions
Office in Chicago, featuring a full-time recruiter who will actively tour high
schools and attend college fairs. More
details will be coming soon to our website.
