Midlands Eighth Graders Look to the Future

Oct 11, 2011

MEBA Hosts Student Career Days

On October 10 and 11, hundreds of Midlands eighth graders had the chance to learn about a variety of careers through hands-on activities, engaging presentations and one-on-one discussions with industry professionals. The opportunity was part of two career events highlighting “Careers of the Future” and “Careers that Serve and Protect” hosted by Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and held at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.

More than 170 students representing 11 Midlands middle schools attended the “Careers of the Future” event which featured education and career opportunities related to the emerging careers of the STEM -- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – career cluster. Industry professionals met with participating students, leading hands-on activities and discussing education and training requirements as well as career expectations and opportunities.

Thank you to the following businesses, education institutions and organizations for making the “Careers of the Future” Student Career Day a great success: American Technical; Celebrate Freedom Foundation; Charter Ride Tours; Cox and Dinkins, Inc.; CMC Steel of SC; Greenwood Genetic Center; IT-oLogy; Lexington Medical Center; Michelin Tire; Midlands Technical College; Professional Construction Estimators Association (PCEA); SC Geographic Alliance; SCANA; Southeastern Freight Line; UPS; and USC Integrated Information Technology.

Nearly 210 students from 13 Midlands middle schools participated in the “Careers that Serve and Protect” event which highlighted education and career opportunities in the healthcare, human services, law, public safety, corrections and security industries. Students attended a variety of learning sessions ranging from nuclear medicine to respiratory care to early childhood development.

Thank you to the following businesses, organizations and education institutions for making the “Careers that Serve and Protect” Student Career Day so successful: Federal Bureau of Investigation; Lexington County Government; Lexington Medical Center; Limestone College; Mid-Carolina AHEC, Inc.; Midlands Technical College; Moore Orthopaedic Clinic/Providence Hospitals; Palmetto Health; SC Army National Guard; SC Hospital Association; and Southern Wesleyan University.

Special thanks to Midlands Technical College for their continued partnership and involvement.

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