Employers
SOCHE can help you find and hire interns the easy way
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Hire Interns Today
SOCHEIntern leverages relationships with high schools, colleges, and universities across the United States to assist businesses in finding and employing interns at all levels (high school to post-doctoral). Each year, SOCHEIntern receives hundreds of applications from highly qualified and motivated students seeking the opportunity to contribute to business success. SOCHEIntern works with your business to customize an internship program that best fits your needs.
Better Business Bureau
We’re proud to share that SOCHE is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Dayton and the Miami Valley! BBB accreditation is a symbol of trust, integrity, and a commitment to ethical business practices, values that guide our work every day. This recognition reflects our ongoing dedication to serving our partners with transparency, accountability, and excellence. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps us make a positive impact throughout the region, and across Ohio.
WorkOhio
WorkOhio is a state-supported program connecting Ohio employers with motivated job seekers—helping you quickly find the talent you need.
Through Work.Ohio.gov, you can access a statewide network that streamlines recruitment and reduces hiring time. Job seekers are matched with regional hubs that connect them directly with employers. In West Ohio, SOCHE serves as the regional WorkOhio hub, supporting local employer–candidate connections and giving you access to work-ready talent.
Whether you’re filling immediate openings or building a long-term pipeline, WorkOhio helps you find the right people. Email soche@soche.org to get started today!
Intern Return on Investment
Developing your next generation of workforce is a priority for SOCHE! We also understand that we all live in a fiscally constrained environment, and that it is important to understand the return on every investment made within any industry. Take a moment to review our research on the return on investment for your company when hiring a student intern.
SOCHE Scoop
Imagine unraveling a treasure trove of education tips that are woven with workforce best practices, guiding you to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of educational excellence. Just like a skilled journalist uncovers hidden truths, “SOCHE SCOOP” reveals the secret ingredients to fostering and guiding an educated and motivated workforce!
About SOCHE’s Employer Champions Program
There are three levels of recognizing SOCHE Employer Champions: Bronze, Gold, and Platinum. This is a great way for SOCHE employers to organically advertise their business or services while showcasing their dedication to growing the workforce in the Mid-West. Thank you for inspiring and guiding SOCHE interns! We appreciate your service!
Hiring International Students
Hosting an internship for an international student enrolled in a U.S. college can be a highly effective approach to building your future workforce. It offers a risk-free way to evaluate potential employees. These students bring distinctive talents and perspectives that can help your business tackle its toughest challenges. Let SOCHE take care of the necessary paperwork and payroll responsibilities, ensuring a smooth and seamless process for both you and the intern.
Our Collaborative ISP Partnerships
SOCHE and Trades for Life lead the West Ohio Skilled Trades Industry Sector Partnership (ISP), strengthening the workforce across Northwest, West Central, and Southwest Ohio. Through a growing network of employer-led Industry Sector Partnerships, we also address workforce needs in healthcare and technology, creating stronger talent pipelines and expanding pathways into high-demand careers. These partnerships bring together employers, career technical centers, colleges and universities, workforce agencies, economic development organizations, government, and community partners to identify challenges, align resources, and develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of Ohio’s industries.
Through collaboration, our ISPs identify emerging workforce demands, align education and training programs with industry needs, and expand opportunities for internships, pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, clinical experiences, work-based learning, and direct-hire pathways. By connecting employers with education and workforce partners, these initiatives create more effective pathways for individuals to enter, develop, and advance in high-demand careers across the skilled trades, healthcare, and technology sectors. Together, our Industry Sector Partnerships are building a stronger, more adaptable workforce while supporting innovation, economic mobility, and long-term economic growth throughout the region and across Ohio.
Attending Career Fairs
A few ideas and tips on attending Career Events in order to grow your business. There are lots of possibilities for your organization when attending events.
Classroom Visits
It’s always wonderful having the opportunity to speak to students in the classroom! Below are some tips for when you are the guest speaker at your next school!
Student Shadow Visit
This guide will assist you on how to get the most out of your student shadow visits!
Laws for Employing Young Workers
This guide covers the type of work that a minor may perform related to the youth’s age, the nature of the work and schooling status.
Facilitating Connections
SOCHE wants to help employers connect with 1) schools for engagement opportunities (mentorship, shadowing, co-ops, apprenticeships, school visits and internships) and 2) the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for programming to assist with business needs. Please click on the button and share your needs with us, so we can assist you in making the connections you need to build your next generation of workforce.
Employer Internship Toolkit
This toolkit will guide employers through developing a work-based learning program from evaluating organizational needs all the way to the final evaluation of an intern.
Refer a Business
We pride ourselves on our extensive network, industry expertise, and commitment to delivering excellence. Refer a business from your network who you believe would be an excellent fit to host an intern candidate. By partnering with us, you’re not just making a referral; you’re investing in the growth and success of the workforce in the Mid-West. Stronger Together!
Why Refer a business to us?
Be a Change Maker: Help us shape the future of higher education and create a lasting impact on students’ lives.
Rewarding Experience: Earn a referral reward when a candidate is hired and successfully onboarded at your recommended business.
Enhance Our Community: Contribute to building a diverse and talented company of professionals who share your passion for education and growing the workforce in the Mid-West.
Aerospace Professional
Development Center
The Aerospace Professional Development Center at SOCHE works across the Mid-West with the aerospace and defense industry and government, higher education institutions and STEM organizations and initiatives to ensure the Mid-West’s Aerospace and Defense workforce needs are met.
Search Hot Jobs from our Partners
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Intern Appreciation
Dayton Region Internship Appreciation Week encourages Ohio companies to show their appreciation for interns at all levels.
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