Become a Co-op Employer

Why Co-op?

Antioch College prides itself on its efforts to help students establish themselves in careers and communities of practice through co-op engagement. Studies suggest that work-based educational programs have a significant impact on the development of professionals that are more entrepreneurial, nationally connected, and able to effectively navigate employment into the career of their choice.

Many find it deeply rewarding to mentor a young person in their field. Our students often assist with a special project or provide additional support during a busy season. Antioch College students come from all walks of life. Approximately one-third of currently enrolled students identify as people of color, 41% are first generation students, and two-thirds of our students are Pell-grant eligible.

In 2024, Antioch College became the first Federal Work College in Ohio, and one of ten nationally. Through campus work crews, our students learn basic workplace skills and are more prepared to engage with co-op job partners locally, nationally and internationally.

How to become a co-op employer?

Making a position available for a co-op student or convincing a colleague to do so is also a great way to become involved in the Antioch academic community and to contribute to a current student’s education. The Co-op Program seeks to partner with organizations that can share knowledge of their field, provide students with a safe and supportive working environment, ensure adequate supervision, and promote clear communications.

If you are interested in working with an Antioch Co-op student, please review:
The structure of the Co-op Model (“What is Co-op”)
Read our Introduction to Co-op Partnership (“Partnership Basics”)

Then, please submit our:
Complete a Co-op Partnership Suggestion Form (“Employers / Partners”)

Once you submit the Co-op Partnership Suggestion Form we will be able to contact you about the process of creating a co-op opportunity.

Feel free to contact our office if you have further questions.

Luisa Bieri
Dean of Cooperative, International, and Community-based Learning
Office: (937) 319-0090
Email: lbieri@antiochcollege.edu