MEBA Resources
Midlands Education and Business Alliance develops resources to promote career education. An allocated amount of resources are provided free of charge to schools in our service area. Additional materials may be purchased from MEBA.
A Framework For Understanding Poverty Final Report
Poetry and Poster Contest
November is National Career Development Month and MEBA is assisting the National Career Development Association in promoting their poster and poetry contest. We need your help to make students aware of this opportunity. This year’s theme is “Find Your Voice – Change Your World”. All Poetry and Posters are due to Stacey Westberry by November 19, 2008. You can receive a contest form by contacting Stacey at 739-8833.
Online Resources
Building Your Career Piece by Piece - Guide revised August 2008
Building Your Career Piece by Piece - Sample Applications revised August 2008
Created and developed by the Business, Management and Information Systems Alliance specifically for MEBA, the guide provides details on interviewing techniques, resume writing, and other job seeking skills.
Career Fair "How To" Guide
A guide developed by MEBA to provide information on how to host a career fair.
Coloring Books/Sheets
Automotive Coloring Sheet
A coloring sheet to increase awareness among elementary children on the lucrative careers in the automotive industry.Automotive Coloring Book
A coloring book to increase awareness among elementary children on the lucrative careers in the automotive industry.Construction Coloring Sheet
A coloring sheet to increase awareness among elementary students on the exciting careers in the construction industry.A coloring sheet to increase awareness among elementary student on the exciting careers in the engineering industry.
Healthcare Coloring Sheet
This sheet introducces children to the exciting careers in healthcare.
Hospitality Coloring Sheet
A coloring book to increase awareness among elementary students on the exciting careers in the hospitality industry.Manufacturing Coloring Sheet
This sheet was designed to introduce children to the exciting careers in manufacturing..Nursing Coloring Sheet
The nursing coloring sheet introduces children to the exciting careers in nursing.By calling Johnson & Johnson at 1-888-981-9111, you can order FREE Nursing Coloring books, posters and brochures about the Healtcare field.
"Be A Part Of" Series Brochures
Arts and Humanities Brochure
Produced by the Arts and Humanities Alliance this brochure increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in the arts and humanities.Automotive Brochure
Produced by the Engineering and Industrial Technologies Alliance this brochures increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in the automotive industries. The Columbia-Lexington New Car Dealers Association sponsored the printing of the automotive brochure.Business Brochure
Produced by the Business, Management and Information Systems Alliance this brochure increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in the business cluster.Construction Brochure
Produced by the Engineering and Industrial Technologies Alliance this brochure increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in the construction industries.Healthcare Brochure
Produced by the Health Science and Human Services Alliance this brochure increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in healthcare.Hospitality and Tourism Brochure
Produced by the Hospitality and Tourism Alliance, this brochure increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in the hospitality and tourism industries.Manufacturing Brochure
Produced by the Manufacturing and Industrial Maintenance Alliance this brochure increases awareness of career opportunities and educational requirements in the manufacturing industries.
Center for Energy Workforce Development
CEWD was formed to help utilities work together to develop solutions to the coming workforce shortage in the utility industry by decreasing the amount of time it takes to create educational programs and improve the skill levels of graduates, and to increase the number of diverse, qualified applicants who want to come to work for utilities.
Career Connections Contact List
Midlands Education and Business Alliance maintains an up-to-date listing of the school-to-work contacts in the school districts in Fairfield, Richland and Lexington counties.
Comparing School Instructions To Work Site Performance Poster
Department of Labor site that states the exception for students under 18 to work in certain "hazardous" occupations.
Employer Expectations Poster
The poster is an excellent resource to outline employer expectations for a job. Personal qualities, social skills, reading skills and computer skills are just a few of the categories covered.
Employers Handbook Extended Learning Opportunities
Guidelines to meet employers requirements of the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA)
Engineering Activities Resources - new to website!
Get Into Energy - meeting towmorrow's energy workforce needs
MEBA Fact Sheet
The fact sheet provides an overview of Midlands Education and Business Alliance.
Newspapers in Education Ads
Developed by MEBA to increase awareness of specific clusters.
Speakers Guide Click here to access the Speakers Guide.
The Speakers Guide is a listing of business partners who are available to speak to students and educators on their career and area
of interest.
Virtual Shadowing Student Worksheet
Volunteer Guide
The Health Sciences and Human Services Alliance produced the guide to increase student awareness and understanding of the
various volunteer activities available in health careers in the Midlands area.
Other Available Resources
"Chart Your Course in Life" program and career guides http://www.sctechsystem.com . Click on the title and you'll access the progam matrix.
NEFE is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the mission of helping individual Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their financial destiny. For more information you can view their website at www.nefe.org.
http://www.scois.net/Resources.htm for FREE Wage Chart brochures, SC Job Outlook brochure and other educational resources.
You can order the CD of Building Homes of Our Own an Interactive Teaching Tool for Middle and High School Classrooms by going to this website www.homesofourown.org .
Order Nursing brochures at www.discovernursing.com
CD
- Job Skills CD
- Your Future: Choosing a Career in Healthcare, Lexington Medical Center
DVD
- Exciting Careers in Manufacturing
Developed by the Engineering & Industrial Technologies Alliance, highlighting career opportunities in the Midlands in the automotive, construction, manufacturing and engineering areas.