Work+ Program
Auditioning Talent. Building Retention. Offering Debt-Free Education.
Work+ Program
Ohio employers seeking dependable, long-term talent find a proven pipeline in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University’s Work+ program. Employers gain the ability to "audition" participants while they are part-time employees and still in school — improving retention and reducing recruiting costs when participants transition to full-time roles. Employers invest up to $8,000 annually, with $5,250 in potential tax savings per participant. Work+ provides a debt-free education — or significant tuition support — combined with practical work experience that equips participants to add value on day one of employment. Launched at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and established statewide by House ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 614, signed by Governor and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alumnus Mike DeWine in 2020, Work+ is expanding with nearly 20 industry partners and a growing wait-list of participants.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Difference
Talent That Adds Value on Day One of Employment.
- The only program of its kind in Ohio and unique nationwide, Work+ was created at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and scaled statewide as Ohio’s model for combining work and education.
- Employers gain dependable workers already trained in their processes, systems, and culture. Participants gain a debt-free education — or significant tuition support — combined with practical work experience, equipping them to add value on day one of employment.
- Employers lower recruitment and onboarding costs while improving retention. Communities gain economic growth through a workforce that works and learns locally.