There are many ways to get involved with MCIT. If you are interested in participating in any of the following activities or in making a donation to the MCIT scholarship fund, please contact Dave Vankat at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Join an IT research group. These groups provide important information to MCIT on emerging workplace technology needs.
  

• Provide job shadowing. Many companies offer students in MCIT partner schools the opportunity to see IT professionals in action. This helps students see their future before their eyes.
  

• Provide a guest speaker. Professionals from many departments in companies and organizations (both IT-specific and other) can speak to student groups about the importance of IT skills and education in their professional life.
  

• Provide an IT problem. Not many organizations ask you to donate your problems, but these are very necessary for today’s students to develop real problem solving skills. Your IT problem is turned into a project-based learning assignment that students solve.
  

• Mentor a student. Mentoring gives dedicated, talented students the ability to gain insight into their chosen field that can’t be taught in the classroom. It also gives professionals the chance to share their experience.
  

• Hire an intern. Hands-on, real world experience is one of the most powerful forms of IT education. By hiring an intern from an MCIT partner school, you will benefit from their energy and eagerness. They benefit from the chance to explore their career field.
  

• Host a tour. Bringing a group of motivated students into your company gives you an opportunity to make a big impression on them. They have the opportunity to see what kinds of IT skills are put to work every day in real work environments.
  

• Donate to the MCIT Scholarship. Many highly skilled students are unable to complete their education and reach their full potential because of financial barriers. Contributions in any size help ensure that the most talented students, regardless of economic background or financial status, are educated and ready to serve as part of a future workforce.