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Test Drive Talent: A great way to lower acquisition expense and increase retention rates.
Seacliff B
In-Person Monday 09/30/2024 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM   Add to calendar

Don’t miss this chance to transform your talent pipeline. Join us to learn more about the benefits of cooperative education!  

This panel session from the University of Cincinnati (UC) shares why its pioneering Co-op Program is already working with many companies in the Bay Area who are hiring UC students like Tesla, Apple, Cisco Systems, PayPal, Whipsaw Product Development, and Punchcut, to name a few. 

If you're an HR professional in the Bay Area, this session is a must-attend.  

Discover how this Co-op program integrates academic coursework with professional work experience, providing you with highly skilled, motivated students ready to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to your organization. And they are available to work all semesters, not just in the summer. 

Key Benefits to Employers: 

  • Access to top talent 

  • Reduced recruitment and training costs 

  • Enhanced employer brand 

  • Opportunity to evaluate potential long-term employees 

Our panel features: 

Michelle Clare - Dean of the College of Professional Studies & Professional Studies (CCPS) 

Lee Ellen Drechsler - Senior VP, Corporate Research & Development, P&G (Procter & Gamble) 

Aniketh Rallabhandi – Senior Test Engineer, Tesla. Fremont, CA. 

Greg Rossmann – Managing Partner, Demille Capital Management. San Francisco, CA 

Register to win a pair of Allbirds sneakers of your choice – must be present to win.

Workplace Application:  Attendees will learn the difference between a co-op and an intern and how co-ops can work year-round, instead of just summers, and often are hired full-time upon graduation.

Learning Objective:

  • Understanding the difference between co-ops and interns
  • How to create/start a co-op program in your company
  • Case study(ies) from Fortune 500 University of Cincinnati industry partners
Michelle  Clare, MA Photo
Presenter:
Michelle Clare, MA, Dean, College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies,
University of Cincinnati
Lee Ellen Drechsler Photo
Presenter:
Lee Ellen Drechsler, Senior Vice President, Corporate Research & Development,
P&G
Aniketh Rallabhandi Photo
Presenter:
Aniketh Rallabhandi, Sr. Test Engineer,
Tesla, Fremont, CA
Greg Rossmann Photo
Presenter:
Greg Rossmann, Managing Partner,
DeMille Capital Management