SEMO

Why Employers Hire Redhawks

Employers know one thing: Redhawks show up ready.

What Leaders Say About Hiring SEMO Talent

"From my perspective, I don't think there is any other school in the state that better prepares people to become school teachers."

- Keenan Kinder, Jackson R-2 Superintendent

Mark Carlton, Director of Operations at Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures

"We have a high success hiring SEMO graduates. One of the professors at the university used to work here. He’s got a background in manufacturing that is relevant and able to teach the students. The university teaches Solid Edge program, which is the same modeling software we use here to design our enclosures!"

- Mark Carlton, Schaefer Electrical Enclosures

"We know if a student is a part of SEMO, they are going to get a quality education... SEMO grads have the tools to really be successful here, whether that's a clinical person, a physician, or someone in a support role, a lot of our key stakeholders here at Mercy are SEMO grads."

- Clay Thornhill, Mercy Southeast

"We've got four SEMO alumni who are here now... Whenever they come in, they're able to hit the ground running and can definitely jump right into the team and take off from day one."

- Ethan Renner, KCI Construction

At SEMO, You'll Find:

/ Scholarships that 85% of Redhawks earn, because nothing should stand between you and your goals.

/ Hands-on learning in every program through internships, research, and industry partnerships that employers notice.

/ 98% of SEMO students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation