Ohio Cooperative Education Association
May 25, 2010 by admin
Seeing the entries displayed throughout the conference is a rewarding reminder of the true value the students see in their experiences. Also, speaking with gracious employers of the winners makes it evident that they, just as much as we educators, see the educational value of these experiences for our students.
Does your state have an association for co-op and intern professionals? These organizations can provide development and networking opportunities for professionals and students close to home and specific to the interests of your state. Check out the State Chapters page of the MCEIA Website to see the news for your state.
The Power of Networking
March 2, 2010 by admin
Written by: Brenna Miller, AEGON
The more people you know, the more people you can influence, either positively or negatively. People who work at developing strong clusters of networks across a broad cross-section of interests, age groups, demographics and cultures can often wield enormous positive or negative influence. These people are [...]
Building Employer Relations – Professional Development Webinar
February 24, 2010 by admin
MCEIA hosted its 1st Webinar on Friday, February 19, 2010 called “Building Employer Relations.” It was facilitated by Cincinnati State Co-op Coordinator and MCEIA Past President, Kelly Harper. We were fortunate to have over 20 participants in the program.
The MCEIA Board of Governors has spent a great deal of time and efforts in [...]
Internships and Economic Growth?
February 22, 2010 by admin
Written by: Christine Karaptian, Valassis
As we begin the month of February, businesses, colleges, and students in the state of Michigan are reminded of the importance of internships. Our Governor, Jennifer Granholm, has officially named February as cooperative education and internship month. There are a few reasons internships are so important to think and talk about [...]
Sociable or Unapproachable: Which One Are You?
January 12, 2010 by admin
Sometimes many your interns or employees may be a bit intimidated by their new “real world” position. If they are afraid to ask you questions or to speak their minds, you might be finding yourself in a bit of a pinch down the road with certain people. Open communication is usually the key to success [...]
