Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

October 28-29, 2008

 

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      To download mailed Student Sponsorship documents, click here.

For Organizations

OTEC 2008 marks the ninth edition of the successful Student Sponsorship program, which matches Ohio college/university students from the transportation-related disciplines with leading organizations throughout the Ohio transportation industry. During the conference, students shadow representatives of sponsoring organizations, learning about the roles and contributions of the sponsoring organization in the transportation industry. 

Over 200 students and 70 organizations have participated in the first seven years of this program. The participating students and organizations have commented that their involvement was positive and worthwhile. In fact, several of the sponsoring organizations later hired the student(s) they once sponsored at OTEC. In mid-June, we will send out Student Sponsorship Forms to your organization to formally solicit sponsorship for the OTEC 2008

 Student Sponsorship Program. Continue reading for Student Sponsorship FAQ. 

Please return the completed application by (TBA):

For questions, please contact Lisa Hall at 614-644-0273 or lisa.hall@dot.state.oh.us

For questions, please contact Terri Barnhart, OTEC Administrator, at 614-387-3102 or terri.barnhart@dot.state.oh.us

Student Sponsorship FAQ

What students will be invited to participate in the sponsorship program?
Students from the transportation-related disciplines including civil engineering, environmental engineering/science, engineering technicians, city and regional planning, structures, IT specialists, construction management and others.

How will the students be identified?
The students will be selected from schools around the state based on your needs and the availability of the students in each program.

What colleges and universities will be invited to participate?
Case Western Reserve University, Bowling Green University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, Ohio Northern University, The Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Akron, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Youngstown State University, University of Toledo, Miami University, Central State University, Wilberforce University, Wright State University.

What is the cost to sponsor a student?
TBA

What is included in the sponsorship?
Sponsorship of the student includes one night's lodging, lunch the first and  second day of the conference, refreshment breaks, and attendance at OTEC. The fee for the sponsor representative includes the regular registration at OTEC, lunch the first and second day of the conference, and refreshment breaks.

Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?
Yes, the amount given to sponsor a student is. The registration for the sponsor representatives cannot be included in this tax-deductible program.

Can I still send one check to cover both students and the representatives?
Yes, you can. Checks should be made payable to The Ohio Department of Transportation/OTEC.

How many students can my company sponsor?
There is no limit to the number of students a company can sponsor.

Is there a set program for the students and the sponsor representatives at OTEC?
There will be activities organized specifically for the students and their sponsors. Sponsors are encouraged to plan your own activities so that the student can "shadow" you. For example, you may wish to set aside time to introduce your company to the student by discussing your company's work and future opportunities. You also may wish to attend technical sessions of interest to you and the student. Additionally, free time will be built into the schedule so that you and the students can select your own individual activities.