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Student Chapter Connection Corner

Sunday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 3, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

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Curious which chapters are at MCAA25? Stop by the Connection Corner lounge to network with students during session breaks and note the “We’re Here” banner for a list of represented universities.

This space is perfect for both contractor/student casual employment conversations as well as student peer-to-peer meetups for chapters looking to discuss best practices and share ideas.

On Tuesday morning, connect with students at the Job Fair, located in the Griffin Hall Foyer.

Student Chapter Registration
Sunday, March 2, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

On Sunday, students and faculty will have their own registration desk in the foyer outside of Orientation. Schools arriving on Saturday may visit the Sports Desk (1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) for onsite Fun Run/Walk and Tennis/Pickleball registration, although advanced sport activity registration is strongly recommended.

First timers to veteran twenty-year advisors are all encouraged to attend this brief meeting to review upcoming calendars and deadlines, as well as learn about new resources, such as the Student Chapter Recruitment Guide.

PLEASE NOTE:
Faculty Advisors = On-Campus Advisor
Industry Advisors = Local Association Exec or designated MCAA Member Advisor

Students and faculty will review MCAA25 program highlights and logistics, plus an alumni panel will share their personal roadmaps for creating a successful convention experience. The Marco Polo matching game will also return (with prizes)—don’t be late! This peer-to-peer networking game is somewhat chaotic, but that’s all part of the fun!

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Student chapter members and advisors are encouraged to head over to the Networking Reception immediately following Orientation to continue building their peer-to-peer relationships. Anyone involved with a student chapter or wanting to be involved is welcome to attend. Swing by and say hello to the future leaders of MCAA!

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Students looking for internships, co-ops or full-time positions will be wearing “Hire Me” pins throughout MCAA25. Three tables will be set up in the foyer space of the M/SC Exhibit with students eager to learn about employment opportunities at your company. The tables will be geographically split by west, central and east. Make your way over to the area that best represents your company and find your next great hire!

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Witness our industry’s emerging leaders as they compete in the annual MCAA Student Chapter Competition. Four teams will compete for a total prize package of $26,500, sponsored by DEWALT, with the first-place team going home with $10,000! These accomplished students secured their Final Four spot by submitting a written proposal that rose to the top of 25+ chapter submissions for a real-world project bid (contributed by Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation - Fresh Meadows, NY).

Students will display their impressive presentation skills and insightful knowledge of mechanical systems as they take the stage for Round 2 of the competition. Following their 10-minute formal presentation, each team will be put on the spot for an additional 10 minutes of live Q&A from the judges.

Don’t miss your opportunity to vote for the MVP—Most Valuable Presenter—and cheer on your favorite team!

Two student leadership representatives from each chapter are encouraged to attend and share ideas to assist MCAA’s Career Development Committee in planning relevant experiences at the annual GreatFutures Forum, as well as give feedback on areas of needed support to elevate local and national student chapter programming.

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