Zais to Visit Midlands Middle College

Apr 25, 2011

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.

Who:             Dr. Mick Zais, State Superintendent of Education

                    Students, Midlands Middle College

What:                Dr. Zais will tour Midlands Middle College and talk with students about how the College changed the course of their life and impacted their plans for the future.

Since being founded in 2005, Midlands Middle College has provided a second chance to more than 300 high school students at risk of dropping out by offering focused instruction, personalized career counseling and the extra encouragement they need to be successful. Midlands Middle College has a proven track record of success, with 97% of its students graduating from high school and going on to attend college, acquire professional certification, enter the military or workforce.

When:             Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Where:            Midlands Middle College located in Congaree Hall, Midlands Technical College Airport Campus

Midlands Middle College is a unique, three-county initiative established to help students who are academically capable, but at-risk of dropping out of high school. Coordinated by the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and located on the Airport Campus of Midlands Technical College, Midlands Middle College works with school districts to provide students with another option for academic excellence and encouragement to graduate from high school. Midlands Middle College works to reduce the high school dropout rate in the Midlands, create a seamless transition to college programs, afford students real-world experiences and encourage collaboration between K-12 and higher education. Learn more at www.midlandsmiddlecollege.com.

Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) is a non-profit organization that works to connect students, parents, educators and employers to education and career opportunities in Richland, Lexington and Fairfield Counties through programs and partnerships of business, school, college, faith and other community leaders. MEBA is proud to be a model for building partnerships between education and businesses to create pathways for students from school to work. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.mebasc.com.

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