
Welcome to LinkedUp Connect
LinkedUp Connect is your gateway to real-world career exploration, connecting students, educators, and businesses in Southwest Ohio. Designed as a one-stop platform, it bridges the gap between classroom learning and workplace experiences, empowering students to explore industries that align with their interests and skills. Educators can discover professional development opportunities and access resources to bring careers into their curriculum, while businesses gain access to eager, young talent ready to learn and contribute. Together, we're building stronger futures by turning possibilities into tangible pathways. Explore, connect, and inspire with LinkedUp Connect.

What is LinkedUp Connect?
LinkedUp Connect is a web portal dedicated to providing meaningful career exploration opportunities for students and educators in Southwest Ohio. It serves as a hub for connecting students with real-world experiences that align with their interests and skills, helping them explore potential career paths and build confidence in their futures. For educators, the platform offers resources for professional development, connections to industry experts, and tools to integrate career-based learning into the classroom. By streamlining communication and access to opportunities, LinkedUp Connect also helps businesses engage with young talent and showcase the innovation and diversity of their industries. This dynamic platform simplifies career exploration while fostering collaboration among schools, students, and employers. LinkedUp Connect empowers users to transform education through experience and create clearer pathways to success.
LinkedUp Connect is a product of the Greater Cincinnati Business Advisory Council.
Learn more about usWhy Choose LinkedUp Connect?
Streamlined Access
LinkedUp Connect streamlines career exploration by creating a hassle-free experience for businesses, students, and educators. Companies can easily connect with a diverse pool of talented students, showcasing their industries and building strong talent pipelines. Students benefit from a single application that unlocks a variety of meaningful opportunities across numerous companies, helping them explore, learn, and grow. Educators gain access to valuable resources for professional development and tools to incorporate career-based learning into their teaching. With LinkedUp Connect, navigating the path from classroom to career has never been easier or more impactful.
Personalized Matches
At LinkedUp Connect, we believe the key to success is aligning passions and strengths with opportunities. That's why we provide students from member schools with access to work-based learning experiences tailored to their unique interests and skills, identified through a comprehensive interest inventory. This personalized approach helps students explore career pathways that resonate with their goals, empowering them to make informed decisions about their futures. By fostering meaningful connections, LinkedUp Connect bridges the gap between education and the workplace, ensuring every student has a chance to succeed.
Building Pathways
LinkedUp Connect paves the way for students to shape their futures by connecting education with experience. Students can gain hands-on opportunities in their chosen fields, explore diverse career paths, and develop crucial skills that set them up for success. Through personalized matches and a broad network of employers, the platform ensures students find experiences that align with their interests and strengths. Educators and businesses also benefit from LinkedUp Connect's streamlined approach, fostering collaboration to build stronger pathways from school to career. Together, we're transforming career exploration into a launchpad for lifelong achievement.
Fostering Partnerships
At LinkedUp Connect, we create meaningful partnerships between educational institutions and businesses, building a dynamic network that drives success for students and employers alike. By connecting schools with industry leaders, we provide students with access to real-world experiences that prepare them for the workforce while helping businesses cultivate a strong pipeline of future talent. These collaborations contribute to the economic growth of Southwest Ohio, fostering innovation and opportunity for the entire community. Together, we're shaping a brighter future through education and experience.