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Briefcase

Workforce Partnerships

Partner with us to build Ohio’s workforce

Join our growing network of employers who team up with Miami University to build talent pipelines, spark innovation, and strengthen our region. We make industry partnerships simple, flexible, and powerful. Whether you need interns, skilled employees, training programs, or physical facilities, we’re here to collaborate.

Partnership Opportunities

Kellie a student employee at Worthington Steel and a student in the Work+ program.

Work+

Students work part-time with a partner employer while earning a degree, with tuition support.
Miami student Skylar at his internship at Hueston Woods holding a hawk.

Internships

Short-term, hands-on work experience that builds real job skills.
Group of nursing students holding a #Hired sign after being hired at Kettering Health

Talent Pipeline

A direct pathway that connects students to future jobs with employers.
A student working at Fastest Labs with a patient.

Workforce Training

Skill-building programs that help employees grow and stay current.

Miami CIT Faculty member talking with a student about cybersecurity.

Academic Collaboration

Employers and faculty work together on projects, learning, or research.

Ariel view of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub on the Miami Hamilton campus.

Co-Location

Occupying space on a Miami campus for the purpose of collaboration.

Duke Energy presenting a check to Miami Regionals Moon Shot for Equity.

Philanthropy

Scholarships, matching gifts, naming opportunities, or other forms of giving.

Partnerships Made Simple

Let’s get started.

1. Connect:

Share your goals and needs with our partnership team.

2. Design:

We work with you to build the right type of collaboration.

3. Launch:

Students and employees begin projects, internships, or training.

4. Grow:

 We check in, make improvements, celebrate milestones, and help the partnership expand.

90.2%

of 2010-21 graduates live in Ohio and contribute to regional development

500+

students interested in Work+ (2023)

99%

of 2022-2023 bachelor's degree graduates were employed, furthering their education, serving in the military or a service program

Student Success = Employer Success

Brandi Brewer ‘01, Fastest Labs, Work+ Partner

“From the business-owner perspective, finding the right employees can really be a struggle. The students are committed to their education, so you know they are working on skills that will be valuable on the job.”

Brandi Brewer ‘01, Fastest Labs, Work+ Partner

Damon Knoche, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty

“Miami’s Work+ Program has been a tremendous lift to our organization, and gives us even greater exposure to facilitate life & workforce readiness opportunities for the next generation of leaders in our industries and community.”

Damon Knoche, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Samy Broyles
Director, Workforce, Partnerships, and Community Engagement