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2023-2024 Professional Development Opportunities

MEBA offers a variety of professional development opportunities for educators, business leaders and community members including career expos, contextual teaching and learning seminars, field studies, financial literacy workshops, networking for CDF’s, virtual events and more.
MEBA’s Educator Field Studies Series provides Midlands educators with a front row seat to learn about various industries within the 16 career clusters as well as related career paths, required skills and education, labor market statistics and workforce trends. Educators take what they learn back to the classroom, adding relevance to core curriculum and better preparing future employees. The series also promotes networking among educators and industry professionals creating extended learning opportunities and partnerships.
The registration for each opportunity will be posted four weeks prior to the event.  Since space is limited, we ask that you please only register if you intend on attending the event.  There is no charge for participants from Richland, Lexington and Fairfield County schools. A $75 registration fee is required for participants out of the MEBA service area or a non-participating MOA school district.

CAREERS READINESS TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS

October 27, 2024
Presenter: Chad Foster
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FCD/CDF CLASS

September 14 – November 16, 2023
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FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE - TOPIC: TBD

November 3, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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MEBA EDUCATOR NETWORKING AT 8TH GRADE SHOWCASE

November 9 - 10, 2023
Time: (Thursday) 9:00 am - (Friday) 1:30 pm
Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
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MIDLANDS 8TH GRADE INDUSTRY SHOWCASE

November 9 - 10, 2023
Time: (Thursday) 9:00 am - (Friday) 1:30 pm
Location: SC State Fairgrounds
Networking with partners. Open invitation.
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FIELD STUDY: BOMAG - STUDENT EVENT

November 15, 2023
Time: TBD
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FIELD STUDY: ASPIRE BAKERIES

November 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE: TOPIC: TBD -- VIRTUAL EVENT

November 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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MEBA NETWORKING MEETING

December 1, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: MTC Harbison Campus CE 113
This event is for CDF, WBL, School Counselors
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HOW SANTA GOT HIS JOB

December 4 - 15, 2023
How Santa Got His Job is for elementary schools
Participation for on-site and virtual readings – must be made by request.
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SCCDP CONFERENCE

December 11 - 12, 2023
Location: Embassy Suites, Myrtle Beach
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MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA TRAINING

January 10, 2024

FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE - TOPIC: BOMAG CAREERS -- VIRTUAL EVENT

January 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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FIELD STUDY - TOPIC: TBD

January 17, 2024
Event to be held on January 17 or 18, 2024
More information to follow
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FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE - TOPIC: TBD -- VIRTUAL EVENT

January 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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MICHELIN STUDENT EVENT

January 24, 2024
Time: January 24: 10:30 am - January 25: 1:30 pm
School participation is by invitation only
Space is limited.

MTC ENGINEERING/IST DAY FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS

February 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: MTC Northeast Campus
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MICHELIN STUDENT EVENTS

February 7, 2024
This event will be offered on the following dates: February 7,th, 8th and 14th
This is event is available to schools by invite only. Space is limited.
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MICHELIN STUDENT EVENT

February 8, 2024
This is event is available to schools by invite only. Space is limited.
This event will be offered on the following dates: February 7,th, 8th and 14th
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MEBA NETWORKING FOR CDF, WBL, SCHOOL COUNSELORS

February 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: MTC Harbison Campus CE 113
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MICHELIN STUDENT EVENT

February 14, 2024
This event will be offered on the following dates: February 7,th, 8th and 14th
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
This is event is available to schools by invite only. Space is limited.
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FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE - TOPIC: TBD -- VIRTUAL EVENT

February 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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PARTNERS CONNECT

February 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location TBD
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CONSTRUCTION JOB SHADOW DAY

February 29, 2024
Time varies/high school and MTC Careers only
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CLASSROOM TO CAREER SYMPOSIUM

March 1, 2024
This event is for students planning to attend High School to Hired

MICHELIN STUDENT EVENT

March 5, 2024 -- This is a March 5th & 6th event.
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Schools by invite only. Space is limited (US 7) (US 5)
Location: Michelin Plant - Lexington
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MICHELIN STUDENT EVENTS

March 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Schools by invite only. Space is limited (US 7) (US 5)
Location: Michelin Plant - Lexington
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BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR FUTURE

March 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: SC State Fairground /Home and Garden Show
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EDUCATOR FIELD STUDY @ BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR FUTURE

March 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: SC State Fairgrounds/Home and Garden Show
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FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE - TOPIC: TBD -- VIRTUAL EVENT

March 15, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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FRIDAY’S FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE - TOPIC: TBD -- VIRTUAL EVENT

March 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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APPLICATION DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL TO HIRED - TENTATIVE

April 10, 2024
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APPLICATION DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL TO HIRED - TENTATIVE

April 17, 2024
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MEBA NETWORKING MEETING

April 19, 2024
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HIGH SCHOOL TO HIRED - GRADUATING SENIORS HIRING FAIR

April 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Segra Park
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MEBA NETWORKING “BEST PRACTICES” SHARE

May 17, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: MTC Harbison Campus CE 113
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TEACHERS IN THE WORKPLACE I AND II SUMMER INTERNSHIP

June 10 -14, 2024
Full week in industry
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SC EDUCATION AND BUSINESS SUMMIT - GREENVILLE SC

June 24 - 27, 2024
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