Ball State University students interested in increasing their workplace and problem solving skills can receive the training they desire.
Nicole Feldhues, Business Fellows project manager, said the Career Center is offering the program, which begins with an overview at 4:30 p.m. today in the multi-purpose room.
"It's a great opportunity to increase your marketability," Feldhues, said. "It's about the skills you bring."
There are 14 projects currently available for juniors, seniors and graduate students, Feldhues said. The projects include Greening of Indiana Communities, Indiana Foodways Alliance and Benchmarking Progress in Delaware County.
Some projects will include traveling, depending on the organization's location, Feldhues said. All the organizations are in Indiana, she said.
Students can visit the Business Fellows Web site for descriptions on each available project, she said.
At least 140 students will be selected for the program. Feldhues said. After mentors accept students' applications, the mentors will interview the applicants, she said.
There is still time to sign up for the program. Feldhues said,
"[We're] trying to wrap everything up in the next two weeks," she said.
Students should be prepared to make their involvement a top priority and should plan to dedicate an average of 10 hours every week, Feldhues said.
"I really like to think of Business Fellows as the premier experience for putting together a student team and working under a faculty member to learn about solving problems," Feldhues said.
The program provides the opportunity for students to go beyond the classroom and take a step into more active learning, Feldhues said. Students might not realize the value of the experience at first, she said.
The program also allows students to expand their horizons by meeting students with other skills and interests, Feldhues said.
John Motloch, professor of landscape architecture, said he has been involved in two Business Fellows programs as a faculty mentor.
"I think it's been a very good program for getting students in contact with community leaders," he said. "It helps move projects forward."
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