{"id":962,"date":"2025-11-12T15:14:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/hmsvsitedirectory\/?page_id=962"},"modified":"2025-11-14T20:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T20:17:07","slug":"community-partners-mico-and-center-for-career-leadership-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/hmsvsitedirectory\/community-partners-mico-and-center-for-career-leadership-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Partners &#8211; MICO and Center for Career &amp; Leadership Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/hmsvsitedirectory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32424\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-14-2025-at-03_16_12-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/hmsvsitedirectory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32424\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-14-2025-at-03_16_12-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/hmsvsitedirectory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32424\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-14-2025-at-03_16_12-PM.png 240w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/hmsvsitedirectory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32424\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-14-2025-at-03_16_12-PM-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At Old Dominion University, the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odu.edu\/internship\">Monarch Internship &amp; Co-Op Office (MICO)<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;serves as the central hub for work-based learning initiatives. MICO supports students, collaborates with employers, and partners with academic programs across campus to expand internship and co-op opportunities.  The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odu.edu\/career-leadership\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.odu.edu\/career-leadership\">Center for Career &amp; Leadership Development<\/a> connects employers with qualified ODU students and alumni for full- and part-time jobs, complementing MICO\u2019s focus on internships. Through their Handshake platform\u2014free for employers to join\u2014community partners can easily post opportunities and reach a wide talent pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monarch Internship &amp; Co-Op Office (MICO) Supports Community Partners through:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Access to Talent<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A connection to motivated, qualified students across all ODU majors and disciplines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customized Matching<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A process to help align student skills and interests with employer needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Development Opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Workshops, seminars, and networking events for interns and employers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MICO FAQ&#8217;s:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I accept a Human Services intern directly through MICO?<\/strong><br>A: No. While MICO is a great tool for connecting with students, Human Services internships must be formally approved through our program\u2019s process. Students will facilitate this step with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Do I still need to complete the Human Services program forms if I\u2019m already connected to MICO?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. Our forms and approvals are required for accreditation and cannot be substituted by MICO processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Will I need to contact MICO directly?<\/strong><br>A: Not usually. For Human Services interns, your main contact will be through our program. However, if you\u2019d like to explore additional opportunities with ODU students from other majors, MICO is a valuable resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Center for Career &amp; Leadership Development (CCLD) Supports Community Partners through: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connect with ODU Talent:<\/strong>&nbsp;CCLD hosts multiple career fairs and expos throughout the year, providing employers direct access to thousands of ODU students and alumni from all majors and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Easy Job Posting &amp; Event Updates:<\/strong>&nbsp;Employers can sign up for Handshake at no cost to post jobs, register for fairs, and stay informed about upcoming recruitment events and opportunities to engage with the Monarch community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Old Dominion University, the&nbsp;Monarch Internship &amp; Co-Op Office (MICO)&nbsp;serves as the central hub for work-based learning initiatives. MICO supports students, collaborates with employers, and partners with academic programs across campus to expand internship and co-op opportunities. 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