10% Discount at Upcoming Expo

We have expanded our lineup by adding an annual Spring Career Training Expo to the previously established winter and summer events. The free event on Thursday, April 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., will provide opportunities for sharpening your competitive advantage by learning from several information sessions covering multiple industries. There’s no better time than now to enrich your life with personal and professional growth.

“We’re excited to offer a third expo event during the year,” said Barbara Calhoun, dean, College of Continuing and Professional Education. “It’s another example of our commitment to those who desire to make a change to enhance their personal and professional growth.”

Highlighted Programs:

• Payroll
• Meeting & Event Management
• Culinary Apprenticeship
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Information Systems Security
• TESOL
• Medical Assisting
• Paralegal
• Lean Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Real Estate Property Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Human Resources Management
• Web Design

Incentives:
Our Expo will spotlight more than 50 professional certificate programs, allowing attendees to meet instructors and recent graduates at the information sessions. Additionally, information at various booths throughout KSU Center will provide insight into our offerings with program representatives available to field questions.

As a special incentive, all attendees will receive a 10% discount coupon valid through April 9, 2015. However, those who register on-site the night of the Expo will receive a student gift pack as well. There will also be an opportunity to enter and win an iPad mini.

Career Coaching
Board-certified career coach John Long returns to lead complimentary sessions on job interviewing and personal branding. He brings more than a decade of experience and a wealth of relevant knowledge to his presentations.

“These sessions are designed to provide a forum for individuals to ask direct questions regarding any issues that are personally meaningful to them,” John said. “It’s a great opportunity to obtain answers concerning career transition, resume writing, interview skills, branding and job search strategies.”

Coaching Tip Topics:

• Interview Preparation
• Career Transition
• Professional Branding
• LinkedIn

Financial Aid
The Expo will also be staffed with financial aid advisers. They will provide assistance on payment plans, VA Education Benefits, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and more. Scholarships are also available for select programs.

Registration
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 470-578-6765.

Social Media
Use #ksuexpo15 to join the conversation on social media. We’ll have random prize drawings the night of Expo for people who use the hashtag on Twitter, Instagram or on our Facebook page.