MACPO and MCA Present: “Probation Officer/Corrections Officer Day on the Hill”
Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 9:00 AM to 12:00
Best Western Kelly Inn: 161 St. Anthony Ave. St. Paul MN (Across from the Capitol Grounds - next to Sears) It is imperative that we make our voices heard this Legislative Session as the budget deficit will put community corrections funding in grave peril. Legislators need to hear your concerns on this important issue. Do not miss this opportunity to meet with your local legislators.
For more information on the event's activities, click here.
RSVP to Sherry Munyon via email.
10th Annual Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair
Co-Hosted by The Minnesota Corrections Association (MCA) Student Services Committee and The St. Cloud State University Criminal Justice Association
MCA Student Services Committee is proud to announce the 10th Annual Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair. Unlike other career fairs, this career fair is specifically for students seeking internships and careers in the various criminal justice fields. We have invited: detention centers; group homes; residential facilities; electronic monitoring companies; various probation agencies; halfway houses; treatment programs; Department of Corrections, Federal agencies and more. Interested in law enforcement? We have also invited various sheriff’s departments; and other law enforcement and private security agencies.
ALL students interested in criminal justice careers/internships should attend this FREE event. This career fair applies to students just beginning their major studies and those about to graduate! This fair provides a great place to network for your future. There will be drawings for door prizes.
St. Cloud State University
Atwood Student Center Ballroom
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010,
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Advance registration
For more detailed information, click here.
Vendor opportunities at the 10th Annual Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair
The Student Services Committee of the Minnesota Corrections Association (MCA) and the Criminal Justice Association of St. Cloud State University are proud to host the 10th Annual Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair. Last year, we had 30 agencies and an estimated 150 students! We are hopeful this year will bring even more vendors and students.This career fair puts YOU, the service provider, in contact with prospective future employees or Interns! This fair may help fill vacancies in your agency or may simply increase your reserve of qualified applicants for future vacancies. This is also an excellent opportunity to recruit students for internships.This year we will have a limited number of electrical outlets available, and they may be used FREE of charge. Because of the limited number available, outlets will be awarded on a first come-first served basis! Send in your registration forms ASAP! Display tables and chairs will be provided.Download the registration form
March Training Event
Workshop Topics: Sex Offenders Online: What Probation Needs to Know • Teen Sexting
When: March 12, 2010, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Where: Monticello Community Center, Monticello, MNCost: MCA Member: $45 • Non-Member: $75 • Students: $30Registration: Online or by mail
Vendor opportunities at March Training Event
The Minnesota Corrections Association (MCA) Winter Training sessions are coming up fast!! Probation and Correctional Agencies from around the state will be in attendance at these workshops. Our Resource Fair will provide vendors the opportunity to present their services and products to local probation agencies. The workshop dates are Thursday January 14, 2010 at the Hormel Training Center in Austin, MN and Friday March 12, 2010 at the Community Center in Monticello, MN.
The rate for one booth at either of the workshops is $250. If you want to be present at both workshops, the rate for one booth will be $400. The cost includes a display table and conference registration for two people. A $20 fee will be assessed for each additional person attending the conference. This does not include lodging or meals. Each resource fair participant will have the opportunity to promote their program for about five minutes at the beginning of the conference.
To reserve a booth, please fill out the registration form and include a check payable to MCA. Return the form to: MCA, 1821 University Avenue W Ste S256, St. Paul, MN 55104 or fax it to (651)917-1835. By sending in the form with the payment you will automatically be registered for the workshop(s) of your choice. Please remember, booths are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Please respond by January 4, 2010 to reserve your booth. Letters will be sent out to confirm your registration. If you have any questions feel free to call Sarah Eischens at 507-344-5280.
We look forward to working with you.
MCA Announces the 2010 Board of Directors
President - Mary Jo Caldwell
Past President - Ron Solheid
President Elect - Terry Fawcett
Vice President - Tammy Miller-Hess
Treasurer - Karen Determan
Secretary - Shannon Marks
Adult Justice Co-Chair - Deb Anderson
Adult Justice Co-Chair - Kay Arola
Annual Training Institute Co-Chair- Debbie Beltz
Annual Training Institute Co-Chair - Monique Drier
Education/Training Chair - Jon Rowe
FORUM Chair - Joyce Wong
Juvenile Justice Chair - Shelley McBride
Legislative Chair - Joyce Knowlton
Membership Chair - Dan Kempf
Nominations Chair - Michelle Smith
Student Services Chair - Jennifer Guse
Technology Chair - Chad Nordstrom
Legislative Liaison - Cal Saari
MCA Administrator - Maria Salas