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May 15, 2023

Top Employers Participate in Co-op and Externship Programs

Top design employers in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and beyond are participating in The Modern College of Design’s Spring Co-op and Externship Programs. Employers provide mentorship and insight into the design industry. Students gain professional experience working for innovative design firms, tech companies, non-profits, small businesses, and international corporations.  

Employers participating in the Spring Co-op and Externship Programs include:

Access Center for Independent Living

Agtivation

Applied Research Solutions

Artemis Center

ASI Signs

Better Business Bureau

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

Big Fish Local

Christopher & Mae Design Company

Crimson Moon Entertainment

Crown Equipment Corporation

Dayton Live

DonorDrive

Greenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group

Hot Head Burritos

Image Mark-it

Incenta Rewards

K12 Gallery and Tejas

LEM Products

Marker Construction

Morris Furniture Co.

Next Door Signs

Real Art

Senior Resource Connection

Sweet Dahlia Vintage

TriComB2B

United Rehabilitation Services

United Theological Seminary

VYRAL

We Care Arts

“Gaining professional experience in a fast-paced work environment is invaluable for our students,” shared President Jessica Barry. “We are thankful that employers are committed to partnering with us to develop the next generation of designers.”

Many students will graduate on May 26, 2023, and launch their careers. Those interested in meeting the graduates and viewing their exceptional design work are invited to attend Reveal, An Exhibition of Graduates’ Artwork, on June 2nd from 11:30 am–1:30 pm on The Modern’s Kettering campus.

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