Community Announcements
MEBA is about connections – connecting education and business, and connecting you to local events, activities and opportunities from our partners. Check out these latest community announcements below.
Announcements are not MEBA-sponsored. MEBA provides this space, at our discretion, to business, education and community partners whose work is consistent with and supportive of MEBA’s mission and vision.
Communities in Schools of the Midlands
As part of the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, Communities In Schools of the Midlands works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Through a school-based Success Coach, Communities In Schools of the Midlands connects students and their families to critical community resources, tailored to meet individual and whole school needs. For more information, please visit www.cism.org, or use the contact information below for specific Midlands sites.
Alcorn Middle - Chanta Lawton, clawton@cism.org
C.A. Johnson -- Justin Hopkins, jhopkins@cism.org
E.L. Wright Middle - Shelly Francis, sfrancis@richland2.org
Heyward Gibbes - Diane Paynter, dpaynter@cism.org
J.P. Thomas Elementary - Naomi Washington, nwashington@cism.org
Muller Road Middle - Melissa Dunn, mdunn@richland2.org
W.A. Perry Middle - Randi Johnson, rjohnson@cism.org
Community Job Fair
Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10 am - 1 pm
Midlands Community Development Corporation (MCDC), in partnership with Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) will be hosting a Community Job Fair on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 10 am - 1 pm at the A. C. Jackson Wellness Center, on the Campus of the Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, 2441 Atlas Road, Columbia.
Computer Science Teacher Association Workshops
Spring and Summer Workshops
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) spring and summer workshops can be found on their website at http://csta.acm.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/sub/TeacherWorkshops.html .
Midlands Career Fairs
Spring 2012 Schedule
Today's students are tomorrow's workforce. School career fairs are a great way for businesses to share valuable information about career opportunities, education requirements and skill needs. Connect with future employees today by participating in one of the many career fairs taking place in the Midlands this year. Use the contact information listed below to find out how you can get involved.
Oak Grove Elementary School Career Awareness
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contacts: Kay Ross, kross@lexington1.net 803-821-0116
or Cindy McClendon, cmcclendon@lexington1.net 803-821-0174
Military Child Education Coalition Professional Development Trainings
Upcoming Trainings
Please visit www.MilitaryChild.org , click the Upcoming Trainings tab to register.
Please contact Donna Muller at 254-953-1923 or Donna.Muller@MilitaryChild.org for more information.
Professional Dress Lending Closet at Remington College
Remington College is collecting gently used professional clothing including suits, dress shirts, ties and shoes in various sizes for its Professional Dress Lending Closet. The clothing will be given to students from lower income households who are enrolled at Remington College and are working to make a career change or pursuing new professional opportunities. To donate, please contact Keisha J. Moore, Career Services Representative, at 803-214-9018 or keisha.moore@remingtoncollege.edu.
Project HOPE
Allied Healthcare Initiative
Statewide initiatives to assist low-income individuals obtain certificates and degrees in Allied Health and Long-Term Care fields.
For more information and how to apply email ProjectHope@dss.sc.gov or call 803-898-8620.
https://dss.sc.gov/projecthope
Project Lead The Way Counselor Conference
June 12 and 13, 2012
The Project Lead The Way Conference will be held on June 12-13, 2012 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at the Univeristy of South Caorlina, College of Engineering and Computing, Swearington Engineering Center. Please see link to register for this conference. http://tinyurl.com/6nmzdwq
