Thank you to everyone for coming out to learn more about Pep Talks during the recent Barnes & Noble 2016 Author Event at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. I was overjoyed and excited to have been a part of the event. It was a day filled with reconnecting with fellow friends and authors, … Continue reading Pep Talks business series provides job interview tips
Our LINCS Supply Chain Management (SCM) program has been a tremendous success for our students. The training, which includes the opportunity to earn up to eight SCPro Fundamentals industry certifications, covers a wide variety of Supply Chain Management topics and opens the door to the wealth of jobs available across the industry; particularly the abundance … Continue reading Ever considered a Supply Chain career?
I would like to thank Vivian Clinton, Department of Veterans Affairs for inviting me to speak at the Million Women Mentors Program. I spoke to the group about Human Capital Worth and Scientific Management, focusing on understanding business management. Million Women Mentors is a national movement that supports women and girls to pursue and succeed … Continue reading SPC faculty speaks to mentors about business management
SPC Supply Chain students recently toured two local firms to see first hand what working in the Supply Chain industry is like. Most of us remember the days of permission slips and field trips. Typically scheduled to reinforce classroom lessons, these breaks from the routine literally bring learning to life. This educational strategy was effectively … Continue reading Supply Chain students get real-world experience
On April 22, SPC College of Business Hospitality and Tourism faculty attended The Ryan Wells Foundation’s Evening with the Chefs event at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach. Culinary students work with local chefs Pinellas County culinary students worked alongside local chefs at the event to prepare gourmet appetizers, small plates and desserts … Continue reading Culinary students awarded scholarships
In alignment with both national and local small business weeks, The Workforce Institute at St. Petersburg College is celebrating the growth of small businesses in the Tampa Bay area. The Workforce Institute will host a series of FREE events throughout Small Business Week, May 2-5, that strive to further educate and enrich the small business community … Continue reading Free Small Business Week events at SPC
SPC is now hosting its 6th Annual Business Plan and Elevator Pitch Competition, which awards over $10,000 in prizes to budding student entrepreneurs each year. The competition offers an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and sharpen their skills as they prepare for and present in a live “Shark Tank” Like competition. Students from … Continue reading SPC hosts Business Plan and Elevator Pitch Competition
Career and Job Fairs present a great opportunity to directly connect with employers. During the event, you have the chance to make a great impression in person. This is especially true and important if your resume does not necessarily stand out from the crowd. So in order to make the best impression at our upcoming … Continue reading The Best Way to Prepare for a Job Fair
The answer to “What do you want to be when you grow up?” may have changed since you were first asked that question. Maybe or maybe not, but St. Petersburg College is here to help you answer the question. Perhaps you are on the verge of deciding your occupation, what degree to pursue, and what … Continue reading St. Petersburg College: How to Find the Job That’s Right for You
St. Petersburg College’s LINCS Supply Chain Management Program recently awarded its 100th certification for SCPro Fundamentals in supply chain management to Kara Hall, PGT Customer Service Representative. Kara completed the LINCS Customer Service Operations class, offered by St. Petersburg College, and passed the corresponding certification exam. In addition to earning the national industry certification, which … Continue reading SPC awards 100th industry certification in supply chain management