How the Ohio Third Frontier program diversifies workplaces and guides talent You already know that Ohio is a hotbed for emerging talent, particularly for startups and tech companies. But did you know there’s an easy way for companies to improve their organization’s diversity while finding great new talent? The Ohio Third Frontier’s Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship Program is gearing up for summer internships, and ready to pair college students with companies looking for a youth boost! And while the program is a great way for students to work with companies on the cutting-edge, it may be an even better resource for startups. “Our experience so far has been great,” said Eric Wagner, chief strategy officer with Converge Technologies, who has taken advantage of the program multiple times. “We found some really good candidates that we went on to hire. We were lucky to be able to find so many students who could help our engineering team, and we found some mechanical and industrial design students that we eventually hired, along with one in computer science that we plan to hire. This program provides the students a great chance to do meaningful projects with significant responsibilities.” Like many companies, Wagner … Continue reading Ohio Startups Find their Future with Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship