MCPA 2016-2017 Student Scholarship
The Michigan Career Placement Association (MCPA) works to improve career preparation for
students by providing services to professionals involved in the placement of students into workbased learning experiences. MCPA has established a scholarship to recognize and reward an
outstanding senior who has made extraordinary efforts and realized success in his/her workbased learning placement. The student may use the scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or
career-related supplies.
Eligibility:
A senior who is eligible for graduation that is currently enrolled in a work-based learning
experience and has a placement related to their EDP career pathway.
Application Procedures:
Complete the Application on the following page and mail it along with the following items:
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Resume
Reference page listing a minimum of three references
Official transcript including 1st semester grades from senior year
Current schedule
Letter of recommendation from his/her work-based learning employer
Photo Release with Parent signatures for approval to use student photo and name on
MCPA website (listed on the application).
All of the above information should be submitted to your MCPA Regional Representative
by Monday, April 17, 2017. Please refer to page three of this application for Regional
Representative Contact information. Each region will pick one applicant to submit to the MCPA
Executive Board. The Board will determine two $1,000.00 award winners from the Regional
winners.
Award Amount:
Two $1,000.00 Scholarships
**The Scholarship winners and coordinators will be invited to the Fall Conference to receive their award**
MCPA 2016-2017 Student Scholarship Application
Nominated by the following MCPA member: ________________________________________________
***This nomination must be submitted to the MCPA Regional Rep. by Monday, April 17, 2017***
Work-Based Learning Coordinator Completes
Is Student In Alignment for Meeting Graduation Requirements?
_____ Yes
_____ No Coordinator Signature_____________________________________________
Coordinator’s Name: ____________________________ Coordinator’s Phone: (_____) _____________
Coordinator’s E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________
Applicant Completes
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________ Zip: ______________________
Phone: (_____) _______________________ E-Mail: _________________________________________
High School Name: _____________________________________________________________________
The following section may be typed on a separate sheet of paper-please label accordingly
1. List and explain your current work-based learning placement including your tasks and duties.
Detail in this essay how you have made extraordinary efforts in your placement and the success
you have realized through this participation.
2. List and explain involvement in school and community activities.
3. Explain your plans following graduation.
4. How will this scholarship assist you in achieving your post-secondary goals?
Photo Release: Permission is granted to Michigan Career Placement Association to photograph and/or
videotape my son/daughter for promotional and educational purposes, such as newsletters, newspaper
articles and Web pages. _____________ YES ______________ NO
Parent/Guardian Signature:_______________________________________ Date:_________________
Student Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _________________
**The Scholarship winners and coordinators will be invited to the Fall Conference to receive their award**
MCPA 2016-17 Executive Board Members
PRESIDENT
Mike Martel
Genesee Career Institute
5081 Torrey Rd.
Flint, MI 48507
810-591-3230
[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Mark Gothberg
Calhoun Area Career Center
475 East Roosevelt
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-968-2271 ext. 5257
[email protected]
PAST PRESIDENT
Cynthia Scherphorn
Oakland ISD
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
248.209.2054
[email protected]
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SECRETARY
Jamie Rogers
Calhoun ISD –
Marshall Public Schools
100 E. Green St.
Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-1254
[email protected]
VP PUBLICATIONS & HISTORIAN
Ranesa Reese
Cass Technical High School
2501 2nd Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
313-263-2117
[email protected]
VP MEMBERSHIP
Michael Spagnoli
Van Buren Technology Center
490 S. Paw Paw St.
Lawrence, MI 49064
269-539-5323
[email protected]
TREASURER
Lori Johnson
Shiawassee RESD
1025 N. Shiawassee Street
Corunna, MI 48817
989-743-3471
[email protected]
MI DEPT OF EDUCATION REP
Nikki Rogers
MI Department of Education
Office of Career & Technical
Education
P.O. Box 30712
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-8904
[email protected]
MI TRANSITION SERVICES REP
Joetta Cherry
St. Joseph County ISD
62445 Shimmel Road
Centerville, MI 49032
269-467-5444
[email protected]
Regional Representatives
Region
Counties Represented
KOMAC Western MI
Denise Mahoney
Kent Career Technical Center
1655 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-447-2449
[email protected]
Counties Represented:
Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa
MMCA Mid-MI
Nicole Lord
Flushing High School
5039 Deland Road
Flushing, MI 48433
810-591-3871
[email protected]
Counties Represented:
Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, Shiawassee
**The Scholarship winners and coordinators will be invited to the Fall Conference to receive their award**
WCCA Mid-Western MI
Jan Smith
Community Based Education
720 N. Kinney
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
989-772-0184
[email protected]
NMCA Northern MI
Patricia Jones
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
315 Armory Place
Sault St. Marie, MI 49783
906-322-4806
[email protected]
SEMCA Southeast MI
* No Regional Representative
Contact Michael Martel if interested
[email protected]
SEND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS TO:
Michael Spagnoli
Van Buren Technology Center
490 South Paw Paw St.
Lawrence, MI 49064
269-539-5323
[email protected]
SMCCA Southern MI
Karen Eisley
Ann Arbor Huron H.S.
27700 Southfield Road
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
(734) 994-2077
[email protected]
SMOCA St. Clair
Mary Beth VanBuskirk
Oakland Schools Technical Campus – NW
8211 Big Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
248.922.5813
[email protected]
SVRACC Saginaw Valley
Kellie Seward
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center
4155 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3265
[email protected]
SWMCA Southwest MI
Anna Patton
Kalamazoo RESA-EFE
1819 E. Milham Avenue
Portage, MI 49002
269-250-9307
[email protected]
Counties Represented:
Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Mason, Mecosta,
Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola (Reed City, Evart)
Counties Represented:
Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic,
Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette,
Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft
Counties Represented:
Monroe, Wayne
Counties Represented:
Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw
Counties Represented:
Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair
Counties Represented:
Arenac, Bay, Huron, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac,
Tuscola
Counties Represented:
Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St.
Joseph, Van Buren
**The Scholarship winners and coordinators will be invited to the Fall Conference to receive their award**
Lisa Bartell
Kalamazoo RESA-EFE
1819 E. Milham Road
Portage, MI 49002
269-250-9306
[email protected]
NWMCA Northwest MI
* No Regional Representative
Contact Michael Martel if interested
[email protected]
SEND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS TO:
Michael Spagnoli
Van Buren Technology Center
490 South Paw Paw St.
Lawrence, MI 49064
269-539-5323
[email protected]
NEMCA North-East MI
Candace Opalewski
Clare-Gladwin Career and Technical Ed. Center
4041 E. Mannsiding Rd.
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-8672
[email protected]
Counties Represented:
Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse,
Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Osceola (Pine
River, Marion), Wexford
Counties Represented:
Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygon, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin,
Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego,
Presque Isle, Roscommon
Hillary Phillips
Beaverton Rural Schools
468 S. Ross
PO Box 529
Beaverton, MI 48612
989-246-3314
[email protected]
**The Scholarship winners and coordinators will be invited to the Fall Conference to receive their award**