COLLEGIATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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COLLEGIATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCD)

College graduates enter the job market full of knowledge, but they typically lack experience with execution in a professional work environment. This creates challenges for both the new employee and the employer. 

The CCD program allows someone with three months of experience and good potential to grow their experience to 12 months and proven performance.  

CCD interns receive mentorship to grow their knowledge of the role, partner company and industry. Interns participate in professional development opportunities, learn skills through modules and check in with peers and mentors weekly.  

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EVOLVING THE INTERN EXPERIENCE

Imagine the impact if interns had a year or more instead of just three months to become more connected to a company. What difference could this make in growing their confidence and readiness as they move to their second internship or first position after graduation?  

The CCD program was developed to make it easier for students to move from college to the professional world. This partnership of agribusinesses is led by a seasoned development team at MKC.  

Since CCD was initiated, it has generated proven results for interns and new hires, and their employers.

Increased Skills for Participants

  • Reduced onboarding time upon entering an intern program or the workforce
  • Increased skills of the prospects
  • Improved understanding of expectations in a professional role
  • Strengthened retention after employment begins 

Individualized Intern Learning

  • Identifies strengths and gaps in skills and abilities 
  • Provides growth opportunities for specific skill development 
  • Increases self-assessment skills for continued growth 

Project Examples

  • Comparison study of rig efficiency 
  • Technology ROI assessment 
  • Yield-data compilation and analysis 
  • Natural resource mapping 
  • Customer-facing app design 


CCD PARTNERS

If your company looks to grow its talent pipeline and take its internship program to the next level, please email aubrey.hamilton@mkcoop.com for more details on how to utilize the CCD program.


THE ADVANTAGE

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College graduates enter the job market full of knowledge, but they typically lack experience with execution in a professional work environment. This creates challenges for both the new employee and the employer. 

The CCD program allows someone with three months of experience and good potential to grow their experience to 12 months and proven performance.  


CCD interns receive mentorship to grow their knowledge of the role, partner company and industry. Interns participate in professional development opportunities, learn skills through modules and check in with peers and mentors weekly.

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CCD Experience | Collegiate Career Development

Our mission at the Collegiate Career Development Program is to make the jump from college to the professional world easier for the interns of our partner companies. The CCD is built to be the link between companies several hundred miles away and their interns. Learn more about the CCD Program and what it offers!...

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