February 2015 - College of Professional Education

Featured Recipe: Beer-Roasted Pork

Need some inspiration for your next home-cooked meal? Try this dish designed by Ashley Weiche, a student in our Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate program. Ashley designed this dish on the fly during a Mystery Basket challenge night in class. She was given a few raw ingredients — pork, sweet...

February 24, 2015

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Make a Career out of Multi-Tasking

Atlanta is a top-rated hospitality market due to its airport and convention centers. We sat down with Jeff Whitney, president of Event Transportation/Atlanta, to learn more about the hospitality industry and how it relates to our Meeting & Event Management Certificate program. Jeff serves as one of the course instructors bringing more than 30...

February 20, 2015

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hospitality, instructors, management, meeting & event

On a National Level

We’ve always known we have award-winning students, instructors and staff. Our latest award wins from the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) recognize two individuals for their dedication to excellence. These awards are the highest distinction and honor in the continuing education profession. Karen Smith, the College’s manager of strategic initiatives, won the Adelle F....

February 19, 2015

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awards, education, ESL, language, staff, students

What is WIOA?

As one of several financial aid options offered to students, we have seen many take advantage of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding to reinvent themselves in the workforce. Here's one success story from a Paralegal Certificate graduate. Terri Rayburn After being laid...

February 17, 2015

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Veteran wins iPad mini

Army and Air Force veteran Donte Reid scored big this month. He came to a military job fair, visited our table and registered to win an iPad mini. “It was very much a surprise,” he said. “I am excited about winning.” The Powder Springs resident is a self-described techie who likes gadgets like the iPad mini. He’s...

February 16, 2015

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New Spring Break Camps

Update: We no longer offer Spring Break Camps, but your young learner can experience programs like these — culinary, robotics, teen leadership and more — at Summer University each year June through July. You already know Summer University combines learning and fun for...

February 12, 2015

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Featured Recipe: Beer-Roasted Pork

Make a Career out of Multi-Tasking

On a National Level

What is WIOA?

Veteran wins iPad mini

New Spring Break Camps

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