Are you or someone you might know a Wisconsin, Illinois, or Iowa high school student, college student or college graduate who has a disability and would be interested in being a mentor, mentee, or intern with the Midwest Alliance?
The benefits of our program include stipends of up to $200 as well as getting real world experience exploring careers and fields in science, technology, engineering, and math. We are able to set up online and in-person placements for students throughout the Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa region in our internship and mentoring programs focusing on self-advocacy, goal-setting, college readiness, study skills, and career exploration.
To apply, simply visit our website at http://stemmidwest.org/default.asp?contentID=543 follow the instructions. Online applications are being accepted until February 15, 2011.
Thanks, and please consider forwarding this invitation to other teachers, parents, students, staff, or community members who might be interested!
Sincerely,
Dan Nordstrom, MSSW, CAPSW, SAC-IT
Midwest Alliance
427 Goodnight Hall
University of Wisconsin - Madison
1975 Willow Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 890-0992 TTY
dnordstrom@wisc.edu
Michelle Petersen, M.S.Ed.
Midwest Alliance
University of Illinois
Disability Resources and Educational Services
1207 S. Oak St. - MC 574
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-1571
mpriddy@illinois.edu