YOUR DONATIONS WILL
SUPERCHARGE OUR MISSION
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MLEIC, a 501c3 non-profit, is grateful for sponsor donations that fund our annual intern conference, team building sessions, and virtual interactive webinars.
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANS
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Your Donations allow us to invest in emerging leaders by:
Providing structured mentoring and networking opportunities
Empowering talented students to stretch their skills with on-the-job-training
Building self-confidence in recent college graduates
Inspiring student leaders to launch their career
Impacting current and future generations
WILL YOUR EMPLOYER MATCH YOUR DONATION?
Interested in increasing your impact? Check with your employer organization to see if they provide a Matching Gifts Program and if you’re eligible to participate.
Here’s what our MLEIP Partners have to saY:
Oncor has been a proud corporate sponsor of the MLEIP program for 30 years. During that time, we have provided more than 50 STEAM majors the opportunity to gain new skills and prepare for their future careers through internships with Oncor. In fact, our company currently benefits from 7 former interns who have become fulltime Oncor employees. Oncor is excited about continuing our partnership with the MLEIP and working together to develop the next generation of environmental leaders.
Jerrell D. Cooper
Senior Field Environmental Specialist
Oncor Electric Delivery
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Since its inception, the MLEIP has provided valuable exposure of state policy implementation and public service to the next generation of leaders. The combined mentoring and resulting experience obtained is most valuable for emerging scholars preparing for career opportunities. We are fortunate to have a structured program in Texas like the MLEIP that “opens doors” to the best and brightest, and guides those seeking to make an impact in the field of environmental quality protection.
President, Modern Stewardship
TCEQ Chairman/Commissioner, 2007-2012
We have participated in MLEIP for about 8 years, and hired 20 summer interns during that time. Close to half of our interns have been subsequently hired as full-time employees. The program makes it easy to select highly qualified, motivated interns from a diverse candidate pool. The partnerships that have evolved from our participation in MLEIP have been invaluable to both the student and our organization.
Jennifer Adams
Director, Senior Consultant, Braun Intertec
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The MLEIP assists in the placement of motivated college students in real world assignments that enhance skill sets and provide valuable experience. The benefits of the program extend well beyond the interns. MLEIP allows employers to assess how today’s intern can meet tomorrow’s future full-time need. I encourage Texas firms to partner with the TCEQ in placing these interns. You will find the value to you is as great as the opportunity provided to these students.
Carlos Rubinstein
Principal, RSAH2O LLC
TCEQ Commissioner, 2009-2013
MLEIP is a program for and about winners – Win for Students, Win for Employers, Win for the State of Texas and a Win for the Environment.
R. B. “Ralph” Marquez TCEQ Commissioner, 1994-2006
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Special thanks to our 2022-2023 DONORS for supporting our mission!
There’s never been a better time to invest in the future of our communities, our nation, our planet.
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No contributions will be provided to or solicited by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).