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McCormick

Sears

Black & Decker

BLACK & DECKER TOOLS UP AT MORGAN

Over the past several years, Black & Decker has forged a strong alliance with Morgan State University, says a Black and Decker spokesperson. With our corporate headquarters located nearby in Towson, the company has found a great partner with Morgan State, for both recruiting and other campus enrichment activities.

Black & Decker's recruiting efforts have increased at Morgan due to some great successes with both students and alumni, including Ebony Busby, Ralph Curry and Alan Robinson. Considerable interest has been generated for Black & Decker's entry-level sales/marketing positions, and we continue to look for new ways to further increase the interest. Black & Decker wishes to enhance this partnership because as our business grows, so does our need for exceptional candidates. Morgan has been a great place to look for and find some of Black & Decker's future leaders.

Black & Decker is a global marketer and manufacturer of quality power tools, hardware, and building products used in and around the home and for commercial user. Our products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, and we have manufacturing operations in 14 countries. Throughout our businesses, we have established a reputation for product innovation, quality, design, and value. Our strong brand names and new product development capabilities enjoy worldwide recognition, and our global distribution is unsurpassed in the industry.

McCormick Values its Participation in Morgan's Corporate Alliance Program.

As a Baltimore-based business for 110 years, McCormick has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to working within the community.

Morgan State University is of special interest to McCormick as we take an active role in preparing students of the Earl G. Graves School of Business Management for the real world of work. Morgan students who are better prepared to add value to an organization, and perform at the highest levels of professionalism will in turn help all Maryland businesses to succeed.

McCormick supports Morgan's unique Corporate Alliance Program established as a collaborative effort of progressive educators and business leaders striving to provide quality programs and experiences to students and faculty. McCormick has been active with Morgan State University in a variety of projects over many years, ranging from our annual participation in career fairs to leadership participation on the business school's advisory board.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is the largest spice company in the world. The company is the leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, flavors and other food products to the food industry- retail, food service and food processors. A packaging group manufactures and markets plastic bottles and tubes form food, personal care and other products. McCormick products are processed and sold throughout the world.

Headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, McCormick has sales of $1.9 billion. Worldwide, McCormick has 7,600 employees - people loyal to a heritage of product quality and customer service, which has made McCormick a success over the years. Publicly held and traded on NASDAQ, the Company has more than 25,000 shareholders-many are employees.

McCormick has paid dividends every year since 1925.

GRAVES SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE "THE MANY SIDES OF SEARS"

An internship is a vital part of the job search, especially for those thinking about getting real world business experience to put them a step ahead of the competition in the job market. And an industry to consider is retail since retail encompasses many areas.

Sears, a member of Morgan State University's Corporate Alliance Program, is piloting a special internship program this spring at one of their Baltimore area stores. The purpose of the pilot program is to introduce Morgan students not only to the retail industry, but to Sears, a leading retailer of apparel, home automotive products and related services for families throughout North America.

Two Morgan students were selected to participate in the Sears internship program: Kristen Harfield and James Harkelss. Kristen and James have put their education to practical use and have had an opportunity to experience the "many sides of Sears" because they have worked with customers, managers and other associates. They also have explored the support functions that keep Sears moving.

"Sears has developed a positive internship program for building interest in Sears and the retail industry," said James. "Sears is a forward-thinking and progressive company with a strong commitment to its employees. I especially like the friendly management and support staff at Sears Eastpoint. Working at Sears has positively changed my attitude about the retail industry."

"Before applying for this internship, I had mixed feelings about the retail industry, however, my feelings have now changed. I plan to become a retail buyer and this program has exposed me to the retail field," said Kristen. "This internship program is a mini-version of the Sears Executive Development Program and gives you a real look at what a manager really does."