MEBA News
Apr 23
2012
2012
MEBA to Host Arts on Main Field Study
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Mar 12
2012
2012
Midlands Students and Schools Honored
Austin Padgett of North Springs Elementary School in Richland School District Two and Doug McGill of Lexington Technology Center in Lexington School District One were both named regional winners in the Silver Crescent Foundation’s 2012 Discover Manufacturing Design Challenge. Padgett went on to earn Honorable Mention at the state level. He will receive a $25 award, and his work will be featured in the Sliver Crescent Foundation’s annual calendar.A program of the Silver Crescent Foundation, the Discover Manufacturing Design Challenge supports the motivation to succeed in school by providing an exciting learning experience with real world applications.
Mar 05
2012
2012
Hot Jobs of the Future
Latest labor force estimates show South Carolina’s unemployment rate at more than 9%, yet many Midlands employers are facing significant workforce shortages. We have a talent disconnect – too few workers with the skill sets needed to meet the growing demands of employers. MEBA’s Hot Jobs of the Future addresses this disconnect by highlighting the largest areas of talent needs and seeking to educate students, parents, educators and adult learners about related careers.Identified by a group of local business and education leaders, the following four clusters are predicted to have the largest growth expectancy through 2018, with the most jobs...
Mar 01
2012
2012
Pure Power Technologies Supports MEBA
Midlands Education and Business Alliance would like to thank Pure Power Technologies for the donation of $5,000 to help promote career development related to the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) and manufacturing clusters. This financial contribution provided support for the newly updated STEM Be A Part Of brochure as well as various educator and student activities and resources. Pure Power Technologies, LLC, a NAVISTAR company, provides world-class diesel power system components for breakthrough engine performance and cleaner running vehicles and equipment. Midlands locations include a technical center in Columbia as well as a manufacturing facility in Blythewood.“We have been looking...
Jan 18
2012
2012
Midlands State Winners Announced
National Career Development Association’s 46th Annual Poetry and Poster Contest
Dec 13
2011
2011
State Superintendent Applauds Middle College
Dr. Zais Praises Program for High Success Rate
Dec 05
2011
2011
Midlands Corporations Give Back
MEBA would like to thank three Midlands corporations – Bank of America, SCE&G and FN Manufacturing -- for donations made this year in support MEBA’s work and mission.
Nov 02
2011
2011
Entrepreneurship Workshop
More than 34 educators representing 27 schools or districts attended MEBA's Entrepreneurship Workshop and Field Study to learn more about one of the fastest growing areas of today's job market and a strong contributor to economic growth -- entrepreneurship. Held on November 2, the event featured speakers from varying perspectives and provided a first-hand look at some Midlands entrepreneurship success stories.
Oct 27
2011
2011
Tech Night
Nearly 50 Midlands high school students got a closer look at Information Technology (IT) as a career through an interactive, challenging and fun evening of activities. Held on September 27 at Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Unum’s Tech Night helped generate awareness and interest in the field of IT to help meet current and future workforce demands. MEBA and IT-oLogy helped organize and facilitate the event.
Oct 19
2011
2011
ProStart's Famously Hot Chef Showdown
Students from Blythewood High School and Heyward Career and Technology Center were selected as the top six ProStart students winners for the SC State Fair 2011 Famously Hot Chef Showdown. Dakota Jones, Kelly Lynch, Megan Taylor, Chris Reynolds, Tiquasia Scholfield and Braxton Downey all participated in an “Iron Chef” style competition at the SC State Fair where they served as chef assistants to each of the three participating restaurant culinary teams.
Oct 03
2011
2011
MEBA Receives Grants for Dropout Prevention
MEBA Awarded Grants from Lipscomb Family Foundation and John S. and James L. Knight Advised Fund of the Central Carolina Community Foundation for Dropout Prevention Work
Oct 03
2011
2011
Grant Supports MEBA Connections
MEBA Receives Grant from Richland County to Provide Education and Career Connections
Sep 22
2011
2011
COR Members Inspire Middle College Students
COR volunteers at Midlands Middle College networking event.
Sep 15
2011
2011
Leading Ladies Inspire Students
Columbia’s Leading Ladies Give Time and Inspiration to Middle College Students
Sep 28
2011
2011
High School 101 with Chad Foster
Chad Foster Teaches High School 101 to Midlands Educators
Sep 27
2011
2011
MEBA to Host High School 101
MEBA To Host High School 101 Educator Training Featuring Best-Selling Author Chad Foster
Sep 23
2011
2011
Choice Bus to Visit Dent Middle School
Choice Bus Encourages Dent Middle School Students to Stay in School
Aug 30
2011
2011
ABC's of Dropout Prevention
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and the Midlands Regional Education Center partnered to present the ABC’s of Dropout Prevention: College and Career Readiness showcase in an ongoing effort to help reduce the state’s dropout rate.
May 26
2011
2011
MEBA's Middle College Honors Graduates
On May 26, 2011, 52 graduating seniors were honored as part of MEBA’s Midlands Middle College’s Senior Recognition Ceremony. Approximately 200 parents, school leaders and business sponsors attended the ceremony held at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus, which serves at the host site for Midlands Middle College (MMC). View pictures from the ceremony.
May 19
2011
2011
MEBA Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Midlands Education and Business Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Midlands
May 18
2011
2011
MEBA to Celebrate 20 Years
Midlands Education and Business Alliance to Celebrate 20 Years
May 06
2011
2011
Technology Champions to be Honored
Morgan Cox of Airport High School Selected as 2011 Technology Champion
Apr 28
2011
2011
Printing Industry Field Study
MEBA and Constantia Hueck Foils hosted a “mini” Printing Industry Field Study for 20 Midlands educators on April 28, 2011. The event took place at Constantia Hueck Foils Blythewood facility where educators toured the facility and learned about industry growth and career opportunities. Participants also learned about Project C.L.A.S.S. (Careers & Learning for Advanced Skill Seekers), a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction where “student” employees learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Project C.L.A.S.S. is solely sponsored by Constantia Hueck Foils.
Apr 21
2011
2011
Shaw Serves as Principal for a Day
On April 21, 2011, Dr. Kaye Shaw of the Midlands REC and MEBA joined Columbia’s business and community leaders as a participant in the Richland School District One’s Principal for a Day event. Several MEBA board members also participated in the annual event including Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin; Ike McLeese, CEO and President of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Jasper Salmond, a recently retired member of Richland School District One’s Board of Trustees.
Apr 25
2011
2011
Zais to Visit Midlands Middle College
MEDIA ADVISORY: Dr. Mick Zais, State Superintendent of Education, is scheduled to visit the Midlands Middle College tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25, 2011, to tour the school and talk with students about how the College has changed their lives.
Apr 04
2011
2011
Junior League Helps Fund MEBA Parent Guides
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) is pleased to announce the recent donation of $3000 from the Junior League of Columbia to support development and publication of MEBA’s Parent Resource Guides in the Midlands.
Mar 11
2011
2011
IT-oLogy Named Business Partner of the Year
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) hosted the annual Teacher Recognition Breakfast on March 11, 2011, at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium. All Midlands Teachers of the Year from Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties were honored at the event.
Mar 11
2011
2011
MEBA's Architecture & Construction Field Study
Approximately 40 Midlands educators participated in an Architecture & Construction Educator Field Study, hosted by the Architecture & Construction Alliance of the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA). Held in conjunction with the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia's 45th Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show, the field study took place on March 11, 2011 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. As part of the field study, participating educators toured Home & Garden Show exhibits to learn about the many aspects of the residential and commercial construction industry, including the use of technology, changes and future expectations, and the...
Mar 09
2011
2011
MEBA Hosts Hospitality & Tourism Field Study
More than 35 Midlands educators recently participated in a Hospitality & Tourism Educator Field Study hosted by the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA). Held on March 9, 2011, the day began at the Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel with a welcome and industry overview by Douglas O'Flaherty and Xavier Meier with the South Carolina Hospitality Association. Following a presentation from the South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, participants toured the Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel, learning about the hotel's operations and careers. The group then travelled to US Foodservices for a tour of the facility and a presentation...
Mar 02
2011
2011
MEBA Hosts IT Field Study
On March 2, 2011, twenty-five Midlands educators took part in MEBA’s Information Technology Educator Field Study. The event was held at IT-oLogy, an organization focused on advancing the study of Information Technology (IT), and provided information about relative careers, education and training needs, and the industry’s strong future and potential for growth.
Feb 28
2011
2011
Poetry and Poster Contest Winners
Four Midlands students have been named as state winners in the 2010 National Career Development Association (NCDA) Poetry and Poster Contest. The contest is held annually in celebration of National Career Development Month. The state winners will advance to the national finals, and national winners will be announced in April 2011. The competition is based on six divisions – primary, intermediate, middle, senior, adult student and open adult. Each student’s work aims to celebrate and inspire career development with a positive tone.
Feb 21
2011
2011
National Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Each February, students across the country participate in National Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a national campaign that gives young people a new perspective on their studies through hands-on learning and a one-day mentoring experience.
Feb 16
2011
2011
MEBA Hosts Manufacturing Field Study
More than 30 Midlands educators attended MEBA’s Manufacturing Field Study on February 16, 2011. Participants learned about industry careers, toured state-of-the-art facilities and witnessed how technology and people come together to manufacture products.
Feb 08
2011
2011
MEBA Receives Donation from SCANA
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) is pleased to announce a donation of $5000 from SCANA Community Affairs. The donation, made in 2010, is in support of MEBA’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program and will be used to update and publish a new “Be A Part of Series” STEM and Emerging Careers brochure. The brochure highlights industry careers, education and training requirements and job market statistics and serves as a resource for students, parents, educators and adult learners as they prepare for the world of work.
Jan 31
2011
2011
Midlands Middle College Provides New Chance for Success
After transferring from a small private school in the ninth grade, Amber Shull was overwhelmed by the number of students at her new school and struggled to find her place. Always a good student, Amber fell in with a crowd where academic achievement was not valued and where at least half had dropped out or were planning to drop out as soon as they were old enough. Even with the constant discipline and involvement of her concerned parents, Amber felt lost and swallowed up in the traditional high school setting.
Jan 19
2011
2011
MEBA Hosts Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Educator Field Study
Midlands Education and Business Alliance held a Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Educator Field Study on January 19, 2011, for Midlands educators. Twenty-four educators attended the event, which included tours of UPS’s West Columbia facility, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, and Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
Dec 13
2010
2010
MEBA Board Sets Priorities for 2011
Members of MEBA's Board of Directors met on December 13, 2010, to set priorities for the upcoming year. The meeting, held at Midlands Technical College’s Northeast Campus, began with a review of MEBA’s recent accomplishments as well as progress related to achievement of the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) goals.
Dec 15
2010
2010
MEBA Partners with USC to Host Geography Educator Field Study
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) partnered with the University of South Carolina to host a Geography Educator Field Study on December 15, 2010. Midlands career specialists, guidance professionals and educators attended the event, which was held at the University of South Carolina’s main campus in Columbia. Dr. Jerry Mitchell, director of the SC Geography Alliance, helped coordinate the event and served as a presenter. Attendees learned how geography fits into the 16 career clusters through speaker presentations and demonstrations.
Dec 16
2010
2010
Donor Spotlight: Bank of America
Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to help support A Framework for Understanding Poverty training for educators throughout the Midlands. Based on the national model by Ruby K. Payne, the training provides tips, strategies and resources for working with children and parents of poverty.
Nov 03
2010
2010
Entrepreneurship: A First Look
Twenty-eight educators from across the Midlands enjoyed MEBA’s first Entrepreneurship Field Study on November 3, 2010. Participants heard from local entrepreneurs about how they started their companies and what they look for in their employees.
