Cincinnati Children’s again named one of nation’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes
Cincinnati Children’s has again been named one of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes, ranking among the Top 10 health systems in the nation.
Of the 500 companies across all industries recognized by Forbes for 2025, Cincinnati Children’s ranked No. 28 among the Best Employers for New Grads – rising 18 spots from the health system’s No. 46 ranking last year. This is the sixth year Cincinnati Children’s has made the list since Forbes began the recognition in 2018.
“Young professionals are looking for opportunities to learn and grow, and Cincinnati Children’s prides itself on being a place where employees can continue to gain knowledge and advance in their careers,” said Peter Adebi, senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “For those looking to reach their full potential, there is no better destination than Cincinnati Children’s.
“Our commitment to being the best pediatric health system in the nation includes hiring the best and brightest, who train and work together with our veteran medical providers, scientists and support staff,” Adebi said. “This model ensures that our patients and their families receive world-class care resulting in the best outcomes and experience while our grads learn from working alongside experienced employees.”
Nurses at Cincinnati Children’s who are recent graduates cited several reasons they were drawn to the health system, with the top three being: The consistent top ranking among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report; career growth and training opportunities; and the positive work environment.
Professional development for nurses is critical to achieving Cincinnati Children’s vision of being the leader in improving child health, Adebi noted. The health system’s Nursing Advancement Program provides opportunities for clinical nurses to be formally recognized, advance in their careers and assume leadership roles that directly impact patient care and the organization.
Forbes compiled the ranking based on a survey of young professionals at companies with at least 1,000 employees. Recent graduates indicated the likelihood they would recommend their employer to others, and they evaluated their company in areas such as reputation, compensation and benefits, advancement opportunities, working conditions, flexibility and inclusion. Those surveyed also evaluated other employers in their industry.
About Cincinnati Children’s: Cincinnati Children’s ranks among the nation’s top pediatric health systems in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 listing of Best Children’s Hospitals. Established in 1883, Cincinnati Children’s is a nonprofit academic health system that is internationally recognized for improving child health and transforming delivery of care through research, education and innovation. More information: CincinnatiChildrens.org.