St. Petersburg College recently hosted the first Meet Our Expert Entrepreneur Panel: How to Launch Your Business, at the Seminole Campus Digitorium. The Lunch & Learn event was hosted by SPC’s Career and Entrepreneurship Center. Thank you to our Expert Entrepreneurship Panel for taking the time out of their busy schedules to share their expertise … Continue reading Expert entrepreneur panel provides tips to launch your business
St. Petersburg College’s new Supply Chain Management program offers students training courses in eight entry to mid-level industry certifications preparing them for in-demand jobs in logistics. The training includes internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training opportunities and is offered through a $1.5 million federal LINCS grant. Jobs in logistics expected to rise 26% The demand for supply … Continue reading Prepare for in-demand jobs in Supply Chain Management at SPC
St. Petersburg College Business Professor Dr. Rina Coronel joined other education professionals recently on a panel of experts speaking at a workshop on the importance of professional networking. The panel focused on power networking and developing quality connections that will help students personally and professionally. Cornel teaches her SPC College of Business students the same … Continue reading SPC Business professor joins expert panel on professional networking
Members of the American Legion Riders Chapter 24, including St. Petersburg College of Business Professor Wende Huehn-Brown, participated in Memorial Day observances this year, placing 465 American flags on graves at two area cemeteries. Last year members of the American Legion Post began placing American flags on all veterans’ graves at Fogartyville Cemetery, the Bradenton … Continue reading SPC professor part of Memorial Day observances for veterans
Learn more about the winners from SPC’s 5th annual Business Plan and Elevator Pitch competition. The annual event gives SPC students a chance to compete to win cash prizes totaling more than $10,000 to launch their business idea! Review this year’s winning concepts: BUSINESS PLAN: 1st Place – Rebecca Rodriguez – 4 The Girls Grand … Continue reading Explore winning ideas in this year’s Business Plan and Elevator Pitch competition
Victoria Yore and Nicole Calle-Schuler, two St. Petersburg College Business students, won first place in the final leg of The Business Strategy Game (BSG), an international competition where students create a company and compete with other colleges and universities in a simulated global marketplace. Part of the student’s final capstone project at SPC, the online … Continue reading The BSG Allows SPC Students to Show Off Business Prowess
SPC Business Administration alumnus Andrew Lawrence graduated from the University of Florida this spring with a Masters of Business Administration. Lawrence was one of only 60 students admitted to the one-year accelerated M.B.A. program in 2014. “I am very proud of Andrew, but not surprised by his accomplishments,” said Dr. Robin Wilber, SPC Professor of … Continue reading Business Administration alumnus lands MBA and job
SPC students enrolled in our Business Administration A.S. Insurance Services track who have a 2.0 GPA are eligible to apply for a $700 per term Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the Good Works Fund of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents. Insurance services careers rank #7 in top business jobs This track prepares you … Continue reading Insurance Services $700 Scholarship available
Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks the 100 Best Jobs. From that list, they pick out the top 20 highest paying occupations. SPC Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree prepares you for these top paying business jobs: #3 – Marketing Manger – 12.7 % job growth, average salary $133,700 #9 – Business Operations Manager … Continue reading Prepare for top paying business jobs at SPC
On Earth Day 2015, SPC students showed their love of all things green at campus events and in the classroom. SPC’s Net Impact Chapter held a tree dedication on Earth Day. The group seeks to empower a new generation to drive social and environmental change. Learn more about Net Impact on their blog. View our … Continue reading Earth Day is every day for Sustainability students