Multi-District Industry Club (MDIC)
The Multi-District Industry Club (MDIC) is an Erie Together initiative connecting a cohort of senior high students with employers to expose them to different industries, occupations, and real-time job opportunities. This program is designed as an educational experience that provides students with exposure to local employers, career pathways and opportunities for learning outside the traditional classroom.
Through the MDIC students will take part in the following activities:
Career Pathways Informational Session
Employer Worksite Tours
Job Shadows
40-hour Work-Based Learning Experience
MDIC members are not considered employees of Erie Together or the companies at which they do their job shadows or work-based learning experience and will not perform work in exchange for compensation. Instead, they will receive an educational award based on completion of MDIC program requirements to recognize their participation and learning.
The student application can be found here!
Applications are due by September 27, 2025.
For more information, contact Jennifer Pontzer, director of Erie Together’s Career Street program, at jpontzer@careerstreeterie.org.
Funding support for the 2025/26 MDIC initiative was provided by Erie County government and Erie Insurance.
“During my time in this program, I met some wonderfully kind, and interesting people...and I experienced things I’ve never known. The impact that MDIC can make is great...”
“...If I had any doubts about what I wanted to do, I don’t think I do anymore...”
“I think the job shadow and company tour was very insightful. I got to talk to professionals in their field and see first-hand what they accomplish each day. I also thought the internship was a very valuable experience.”
