Is the mining industry ripe for change? That’s the question a team of Illinois State University students sought to answer this semester. Through ISU’s Innovation Consulting Community (ICC), they partnered with Redbird alum Mike Kasaba ’88 to explore how ready mining operations around the globe are for making the switch to using electric-powered machines in
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Innovation Consulting Community molds students into in-demand employees
Employers are looking to hire people who demonstrate strength in the areas of initiative, professionalism, a strong work ethic, oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration. These are the kind of skills, however, that cannot be learned by simply reading a textbook or sitting in a classroom. Instead, they require a meaningful, hands-on experience. Jim
Make a dent in the world! Participate in the ICC Fall 2017
Engage with the Innovation Consulting Community (ICC) and work with students from different disciplines across the university to tackle an exciting “real” project from an organization and have an excellent story to share with employers! There are over 14 projects to choose from and you will not only be mentored through your client project experience
Students offered new innovation-focused professional development experience
Students across the Illinois State University campus can now participate in a new and engaging professional development opportunity called the Innovation Consulting Community (ICC).