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March 8-15: SPC closed for spring break

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St. Petersburg College will be closed for spring break March 8-15. We will re-open Monday, March 16. Get details on schedules for:

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While the college is closed during Spring Break, SPC students can start planning for summer term. Class offerings posted Monday, March 10. Registration starts March 26.

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Need Help? Check the Student Help Desk for Spring Break hours.

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Thursday, Feb. 26th is a great day to be at the Seminole Campus!

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Tammy Curtis (center) with her sister from Big Brother, Big Sisters, Heather (left), and her adopted son Ronderik (right).

Looking for success in business? Ready to explore the majors offered at St. Petersburg College? Then plan to spend the day at the Seminole Campus tomorrow Thursday, Feb. 26th.

We are pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Tammy Curtis, finalist for the 2014 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Business Woman of the Year award, and the Managing Director of the Central Florida region for Steven Douglas Associates. Ms. Curtis will share her insights on how to succeed in building a personal brand and executive presence.

Tammy is also one of those people who inspires in her personal life. She adopted her son from foster care, and is now a national spokesperson for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids. Tammy is proof you can build success in both your personal and professional life. Her presentation will take place in the Seminole Campus Digitorium from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Come and be inspired!

 

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After Tammy Curtis speaks about success, join us for the Majors Exploration Fair from 2-7 p.m. in the Seminole Campus lobby.

  • Explore different majors and the careers they lead to
  • Listen to SPC alumni and community leaders share how their college majors helped shape their careers
  • Hear students describe the benefits of their majors
  • View student work
  • Learn about academic programs including science, math, business, humanities, fine arts, public policy, social sciences, computer and information technology, nursing, health sciences, and more!

To learn more, visit www.spcollege.edu/careerservices or call 727-341-3353.

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Learn about interview techniques at this Friday’s Career Boot Camp

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Career Boot Camp concludes this Friday, Feb. 27th at St. Petersburg College’s EpiCenter! The session will run from 9-10 a.m. in Room 1-328.

Need help with job search preparation? Come learn how to be a competitive applicant. Stand out from the crowd by attending our resume, job search, and interview preparation workshops. Come to all three, and receive a Boot Camp Certificate of Completion.

This week’s focus will be on interview techniques. Michael Cordeiro, account manager with TEKsystems, will be sharing his ideas on how to make your interview memorable.

These workshops are open to all majors. For more information, contact Kate Caruso, Career Outreach Coordinator, at (727) 614-7002.

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IT Professional? Attend the Tampa Bay Hi-Tech Training Info Session

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St. Petersburg College’s Tampa Bay Hi-Tech Training (HITT) program offers technology certification training to local unemployed residents at no cost to them. This program was created by the U.S. Department of Labor to train IT professionals who have been long-term unemployed so they can upgrade their technical skills. The program covers the costs of tuition, books and fees at SPC or Hillsborough Community College, and is made possible through a $3.8 million grant awarded to the Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance and CareerSource Pinellas from the U.S. Department of Labor.

To learn more about this program, attend the final spring information session tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24th at the EpiCenter campus from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Details below. Hope to see you there!

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Attend an Orthotics and Prosthetics Info Session

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Since 2005, St. Petersburg College has been a national leader in developing and providing Orthotics and Prosthetics training through its $11-million J.E. Hanger College of Orthotics and Prosthetics. This expanding allied health field involves evaluating, fabricating, and custom fitting artificial limbs and orthopedic braces to help rehabilitate patients with disabling conditions. Demand for these professions is increasing, as are the education requirements.

Attend an upcoming info session to learn more about this exciting program! Speak with an advisor, faculty and students in the program, learn about program expectations and take a tour of the program and labs.

RSVP and get session details:

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Questions? Please contact program manager Arlene Gillis at 727-341-4151.

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5th Annual SPC Business Plan and Elevator Pitch Competition

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ATTENTION: SPC Students

5th Annual Business Plan & Elevator Pitch Competition!

Win Ca$h Prizes!

 The Top Prize is $5,000!

 Your business plan can win you $5,000!

Your elevator pitch can win you $2,500!

You can even win a special recognition award!

NEW category for special recognition award this year for a Sustainable Business Concept!

(People, Planet, Profit)

Check out the Career and Entrepreneurship Center to learn more. You will find all of the information about the competition, including the prizes, eligibility, rules and more. Coaching will also be provided.

Not sure if you should compete? Ask your professor, or sign up for a mentoring session today! Click here to read about previous winners.

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Attend a Disney College Program info session

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Have you ever dreamed about interning for the Walt Disney Company? Here is your opportunity to land a once in a lifetime, paid internship at one of the most recognized and sought after companies in the world. The Disney College Program is currently accepting applicants for the fall 2015 internship class.

As a Disney College Program participant, you’ll become part of the magic known worldwide. You’ll get valuable, on-the-job experience, and expand your knowledge! Click here for more information about the Disney College Program.

To find out more about this incredible opportunity, stop by one of these information sessions happening tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 19th.

“See you real soon!”

 

Date  Time Campus Room Contact Phone
2/19/2015 Noon – 2 p.m. Tarpon Springs Library 157 Steve Ford 727-712-5443
2/19/2015 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Seminole UP 175 Jacob Wortock 727-341-3102

**March 20th is the deadline to apply for a fall 2015 Disney College Program internship.

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Attend the LINCS Supply Chain Management Info Session today

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To help boost the local, skilled, supply chain workforce, SPC will begin offering entry to mid-level certifications in supply chain management. The training is being offered through a $1.5 million federal grant received last year.

The LINCS (Leveraging, Integrating, Networking, and Coordinating Supplies) Supply Chain Management Program is a great way to earn entry to mid-level industry certifications that will enable individuals to enter and advance in their supply chain careers.

Attend the Information Session tonight to learn more!

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Attend Working Wednesday tomorrow at the Seminole campus

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11111CaptureEvery Wednesday, the Seminole campus highlights various employment opportunities. Students can meet with potential hiring managers, and have their resume reviewed by the St. Petersburg College Career Team. Come dressed to impress and ready for the world of work!

This week’s employers include:

For more information, contact Jacob Wortock, Employment and Internship Coordinator at the Seminole campus at 727-341-3102.

 

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Business woman of the year finalist to speak at SPC

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Tammy Curtis (center) with her sister from Big Brother, Big Sisters, Heather (left), and her adopted son Ronderik (right).

St. Petersburg College’s official student newspaper, the Sandbox News, has written an article about Tammy Curtis, finalist for the 2014 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Business Woman of the Year award. Click here to read the article.

Tammy will be sharing her story at the Seminole campus next Thursday, Feb. 26th from 12:30-1:45 p.m. She is living proof you can build success in both your personal and professional life. Click here to learn more about Tammy as she kicks-off our upcoming mentoring series event.

Come and be inspired!

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