Student Opportunities

As tomorrow’s leaders, students are a very important segment of MSSA’s membership. MSSA’s Annual Training Conference and Expo is a great place for students to network with professionals and make real world connections with what they are learning in their coursework. By attending the conference students have access to a wide variety of breakout sessions that will take their education to the next level by learning about both current and emerging practices. The exhibit hall is a great place to network and learn about health and human service providers who attend our conference as exhibitors.


SHARE

Student Poster Session and Student Showcase - Closed

The Student Poster Session and returning Student Showcase is an opportunity for students to share their research and knowledge. Students who have been working on a project, thesis, or dissertation are invited to submit a proposal for a poster and/or a showcase presentation.

The number of student posters selected is dependent on the number of submissions and space available. For the Student Showcase, the top 3 student proposals will be selected to present in a paper format (20-minute presentation, 5-minute Q&A with 3 presentations in a 90 minute session). 
 
Student Submission Deadline: Friday, February 5, 2021
Student Notification Deadline Updated: Friday, February 12, 2021

ADVOCATE

Public Policy

MSSA has a vibrant, grassroots public policy program that allows our members to guide our public policy agenda and stay on top of legislation as it happens. From student projects to internships, we are interested in working with students on policy issues.

LEARN

Annual Training Conference and Expo

Each year MSSA’s Annual Training Conference and Expo brings more than 3,000 health and human service professionals and providers together to learn and network. To ease the transition from life as a student to that of a professional, MSSA provides a special Student event during the conference to help students learn more about the benefits of MSSA and connect with other student members, as well as MSSA leadership and staff. 

Free Student MSSA Membership 

MSSA offers free memberships and discounted conference registration rates to students. All full-time students in a health and human service degree program are encouraged to take advantage of free student memberships. Student membership is valid until one year after graduation.

DISCOVER

Scholarship Opportunities

MSSA annually offers $13,500 in scholarships to students enrolled in a health and human service related major or program.

MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship — Three $1,500 scholarships are available.
MSSA Graduate Scholarship — Two $2,500 scholarships are available.
MSSA Diversity Scholarship — One $1,500 undergraduate and one $2,500 graduate scholarships are available.

NETWORK

Student Event

Student members are invited to join MSSA staff, board members, and committee members for networking during MSSA's Annual Training Conference and Expo. You will have an opportunity to learn more about MSSA member benefits such as tuition discounts, scholarship opportunities, and health and human service employment opportunities. You'll also be able to network with MSSA's board, leadership, and sponsors. All students who register for MSSA's Annual Training Conference and Expo will receive an invitation.
 

Discounted Student Registration 

MSSA offers free memberships and discounted conference registration rates to full-time students in a health and human service degree program. Student rates are offered at the annual and regional conferences, as well as other events throughout the year.

LAUNCH 

Health and Human Service Employment Opportunities

For MSSA student members who are ready to transition into the workforce, MSSA provides easy access to hundreds of health and human service related job openings across the state. NEW! Supervision Opportunities are now listed when available. MSSA Career Center