Minorities in Pest Management
An affiliate group of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) was founded to mentor, promote, and help advance minority pest management professionals and encourage minority participation in NPMA. To fulfill this mission, MPM hosts a variety of activities and initiatives.
Educational Programs & Networking Opportunities
Throughout the year, MPM offers educational workshops in conjunction with national NPMA meetings.
MPM’s educational programs feature nationally known business and community leaders and minority pest management professionals speaking first-hand about their experiences and sharing the keys to their success.
The chance to meet, interact with, and form friendships with other pest management professionals is invaluable. You can’t put a price on meeting a fellow industry professional that gives you that piece of advice that leads to your biggest account, and you won’t find better opportunities to network with other minority pest management professionals than at MPM events.
MPM Announces Availability of Scholarship
The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA) Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) announced the availability of the second ever MPM scholarship for students majoring in urban pest management, entomology, or a related science such as biology or chemistry.
Applicants must be minority college students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must also be entering their junior or senior year or be a graduate student. Experience in the pest management industry or a commitment to work in the industry is preferred.
Applications are due by Wednesday, August 20 and should be submitted electronically to NPMA's Gene Harrington at gharrington@pestworld.org. Click here for the application.
NPMA's MPM Awards First-Ever Scholarship to MSU Student
The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA) Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) has selected Mississippi State University (MSU) graduate student Sandra Woolfolk as the first-ever recipient of the MPM Scholarship.
Click here to read more about the MPM Scholarship Award Winner.
MPM Program at PestWorld 2008 Program
The National Pest Management Association's Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) will host educational breakout sessions and a networking reception at PestWorld 2008, October 22-25 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Greater Washington, D.C. Metro area. Stay tuned for more details.
MPM and PWIPM Partner for Educational Program at Legislative Day 2009
NPMA’s Minorities in Pest Management and Professional Women in Pest Management will once again partner for an educational program in conjunction with Legislative Day 2009 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This program will feature business and academic leaders who will lead a discussion on important public policy and small business issues. This session is open to all registered Legislative Day 2009 attendees. Check back for more information in the upcoming months.
Minorities in Pest Management Scholarship Fund
The Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) Scholarship benefits minority students studying urban pest management, entomology, or related fields and who plan to enter the pest management industry.
To contribute to the MPM Scholarship Fund, make checks payable to the Pest Management Foundation and send your tax-deductible contributions to:
NPMA, Attn. MPM Scholarship Fund, 10460 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Mentoring
Looking for specific advice on how to grow your business or specific marketing or employee recruiting strategies? MPM’s mentoring program is the veritable free lunch we always look for. Moreover, MPM’s mentoring program is the perfect forum to feel comfortable talking through important issues with an industry peer. Whether you’re looking for guidance or to volunteer your expertise, the mentoring program is designed for you.
To sign up, e-mail mpm@pestworld.org and you’ll be paired with a “mentor” or a “student.” Regardless of which title fits you, all participants are sure to benefit equally from this invaluable program.
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Getting Involved!
We encourage you to become active in NPMA and MPM. Call NPMA at 800-678-6722 or e-mail mpm@pestworld.org and let us know if you would like to get involved. We’ll make sure you’re notified of all upcoming MPM events.
As an affiliate organization of NPMA, there is no charge to join MPM. Simply join NPMA and you’re a member of MPM!
For more information about Minorities in Pest Management, contact NPMA at 703.352.6762 or via e-mail at mpm@pestworld.org.
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