Student Involvement

Why become an MPI member?

• Connect with industry professionals
• View current job opportunities
• Follow your passion
• Learn from the best
• Win a scholarship

Student Memberships are only $40.00-APPLY TODAY!
Just graduated? Take advantage of the student-in-transition program.

Check out the MPI Student Community Website to learn more about being a student member of this amazing organization.

Meeting and Event Industry Quick Facts

• $18.4 billion industry
• 80 MPI chapters and clubs worldwide
• Over 23,000 members of MPI across the globe

Wisconsin Schools with Meeting and Event Programs of Study
Madison College
Fox Valley Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College 

Contact a school to learn more!

Mentor Program
Mentoring is a great way for professional members to share their knowledge with students. Learning in the classroom is great, but learning from those in the field is a fantastic way to launch your career to the next level. Keep checking back to see the exciting opportunities that MPI is planning. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee, send your name, contact information and specific area of interest to Karen Cartwright.

Not sure what that vocabulary word means?
Need some help on your next assignment? Visit the APEX Glossary to define those words and increase your knowledge!

Show Me the Money!
The MPI Foundation along with several donors graciously donate funds for student members to continue their education. Scholarships are available at both the state and international level.

Since 2003, MPI along with IMEX (the essential worldwide exhibition for meetings and incentive travel) partner to offer an amazing program to students throughout the world. Students from Canada and the US participate in this Future Leaders Forum at the World Education Congress. This July, two students from Wisconsin participated in this event held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our state has always had representation at this once-in-a-lifetime event. Be a part of the experience and carry on the tradition by applying!

Student Success
Current and former MPI Student Members are making a name for themselves in the industry. If you have a success story that you would like to share send your information to Jill Schroeder.

Current Madison College student, Nicole Putchel was recently awarded with the Kristin Bjurstrom Krueger at the September Awards Banquet. Former Madison College students also received awards at this event. Jen O’Branovich (class of '08, Catering Manager at Marriott Madison West) received the Rising Star Award. Alison Huber (class of '06, Sales Manager at WI Dells CVB) won the Industry Advocate Award. At WEC, Jill Schroeder (class of ’10, Event Coordinator at the Midwest Horse Fair®) became the IMEX North American Student Competition Winner and will compete at IMEX in Frankfurt next May.