The initial pilot of the database as a Passport will take place this May with high school sophomores. The pilot will allow students to enter data on the courses they have taken in high school and see where they are en route to eligibility for the university. They can access their Backpack for e-mentoring or the many other college and career exploration links available. The CCCP includes freshman orientation classes, access to a study center, academic excellence workshops, and professional development opportunities as well as university tours, academic planning, and technical research. Industry participants within MESA provide opportunities for MESA students to learn about career options, a chance for students to directly interact with working professionals, early exposure of students to the corporate culture, field trips, classroom speakers and financial and in-kind assistance, and direct input to MESA through participation on advisory boards.
Companies also provide internships and scholarships.