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Student Day at MODEX - Great opportunity for you and your students - Meet Shaq!

  • 1.  Student Day at MODEX - Great opportunity for you and your students - Meet Shaq!

    Posted 01-26-2022 10:19

    Dear Colleagues, 

     

    Student Day at MODEX 2022 is an interactive event for college, university, trade, technical, specialty, and high school students.  Students from more than 50 schools come together to connect with the best in the industry through real-world discussions and networking with professionals who can support their career growth. The highlight of the day is the guided tour of the MODEX 2022 show floor, led by industry experts and the opportunity to meet with exhibiting companies who are looking for future employees. Students will also gain a real-world understanding of the products, services, and technologies that enable the supply chain. Students will walk away feeling inspired and empowered.  

     

    Date:     Wednesday, March 30, 2022


    Time:
       8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


    Agenda:

     

    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM         Registration, Networking, Buffet Breakfast

     

    9:00 AM – 9:40 AM         Welcome & Introductions

     

    9:40 AM – 12:00 PM       Show Floor Guided Tours

     

    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM       Lunch Buffet

     

    1:00 PM – 1:15 PM          Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Shaquille O'Neal

     

    1:15 PM – 3:00 PM          Talk by Keynote Speaker

     

    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM          Networking Reception | Return to floor | End of Day


    Who can attend Student Day?

     

    Students 16 years and older may attend Student Day. (Due to insurance requirements, there is a student age minimum. A faculty member is required to attend with students under the age of 18. Students are REQUIRED to dress and act professionally.

     

    What is the cost to attend?

     

    Student Day is complimentary. Register Now → https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/46c05cf15c8e466bbdda0c6ec5aaaa4d


    Do you offer travel assistance to attend?

     

    Travel Grants

    MHI will award a limited number of schools with travel grants or school stipend to help off-set the cost of travel to MODEX 2022. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis for schools meeting the requirements. Approvals will be communicated by email. Upon notification of approval, all student names and emails must be submitted in order to receive the grant/stipend. Faculty can apply for travel grants of $200 per person up to 9 students and 1 faculty member for schools located 50+ miles away from Atlanta, GA.

    Individual university students, not traveling with a professor, who attend a school 50+ miles away from Atlanta, GA can also apply for a travel grant.

    School Travel Stipend

    Schools located within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA can apply for a $250 travel stipend for the school. To qualify for the stipend, at least 5 students must be registered for the event with a faculty member. Students 16 years and older may attend Student Day. (Due to insurance requirements, there is a student age minimum.) A faculty member is required to attend with students under the age of 18.

    For more information contact jleon@mhi.org. Click here to complete your travel grant → https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cd6fbd1ffb5747f7a510d213f656cc72

    Student Day at MODEX 2022 takes place in in partnership with Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), College Industry Council on Material Handling (CICMHE), Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI).

     



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    Alice Smith
    Forehand/Accenture Distinguished Professor
    Auburn University
    Auburn AL
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