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APICS Scholars Education Program
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 “As a scholar, I witnessed the insurmountable resources within APICS. Personally, the most valuable aspect was networking with operations management professionals from across the globe. The experience reinforced my goals immeasurably.”
Robert W. Nyagudi, University of St. Thomas, MN, November 2007
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The APICS Educational and Research Foundation offers graduate and undergraduate members of APICS student chapters the opportunity to attend the APICS International Conference & Expo, build a network of contacts, and learn more about the industry they are planning to enter.
It’s APICS members who make the APICS Scholars Education Program a success. Volunteers are needed to serve as a mentors, coordinators, and donors.
Participate as a Scholar
- Make valuable contacts with operations management professionals
- Learn real-world applications and solutions
- Practice applying knowledge through the student case competition.
- Be more prepared to enter the workforce after graduation
Learn more about the benefits of becoming an APICS Scholars Program participant.
Give Back as a Mentor
Mentors are assigned an individual scholar to meet with and work with during the conference.
- Share knowledge and experiences with future operations management professionals
- Help shape a student’s education and career goals
- Earn credit toward APICS certification maintenance
- Help your scholar build professional networks with other scholars and professionals
- Acquaint your assigned scholar with APICS from a professional perspective by sharing information about APICS resources, educational programs, and leadership opportunities.
Read more about mentor responsibilities and apply to serve as a mentor.
For questions about being a mentor, please send an e-mail to scholars@apics.org.
Lend Support as a Donor
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I hope others will realize just how beneficial this conference was for students, and maybe they will be inclined to support the students who would like to attend this incredible event next year.
Mandy Price
Carroll College
November 2006
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Contribute to the career growth of APICS future leaders by making a personal donation or facilitating a donation through your company. The APICS Scholars Education Program is funded through tax-deductible donations to the APICS Educational and Research Foundation.
Individuals, companies, APICS chapters and regions, and conference exhibitors can sponsor a specific student or school to become a scholar by making a $1,200 donation, or two students or schools by making a $2,000 donation, and additional scholars or schools by donating $1,000 each. Donors may designate a scholar or school by indicating the student or school’s name on the donation form.
To make a donation for 2008, complete the 2008 donation form and mail it along with your check to:
APICS Scholars Education Program
c/o E&R Foundation, Inc.
8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60631
Questions
Contact Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, at scholars@apics.org.