Information Systems: Classroom to the World of Work Partnership with the City of Cleveland

Partnership program with the City of Cleveland

In Spring of 2026, the Monte Ahuja College of Business and the City of Cleveland launched the Information Systems: Classroom to the World of Work program to create a pipeline of skilled information systems professionals to support the region's growing technology needs.

The two-year program launched with a cohort of five students from the College pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Students will participate in a paid, full-time summer work experience with the City of Cleveland, as well as academic coursework and professional development activities throughout their two years in the program.

The partnership includes:

• Real-world of work experience within the City of Cleveland making an immediate impact
• Addresses the growing demand for information technology professionals throughout the region
• An offer of a full-time position to a graduate of the program

• A $2,000 scholarship for the summer semester to help offset tuition costs

   

Pictured above, the inaugural IS World of Work Cohort.

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