Moen co-op internship program benefits both design students and associates
Moen Inc. invites future design professionals to learn from its expertise, but also allows Moen associates to learn from the students with its co-op internship program. The company works with students from the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA), University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University to participate at its North Olmsted, Ohio global headquarters. Through this experience, these students gain a broader understanding of industrial design, what it takes to bring thoughtfully designed products to market, as well as enhance their own portfolios with the help of tenured professionals.
“We’re extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many talented young designers,” explained Steven Ward, director of global design, Moen. “While our team gives back to the local and broader community, we also get so much back in return. Not only do our designers receive inspiration and fresh ideas from the next generation of thinkers, but we’re honored when they can become a permanent part of our team. In fact, our latest full-time designer, Adam Valco, is a recent intern, proving there’s just as much for our organization to gain by working with these students as they can learn from us.”