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New Training Available in Supply Chain Management

Employment Preparation, Events, General

To help boost the local skilled workforce in supply chain management, SPC will begin offering entry to mid-level certifications in January 2015. 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 Training 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.

The certifications, to be endorsed by the national Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), will cover key aspects of supply chain management like planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, storage and transportation. The training programs will include internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities so participants get hands-on, real world experience.

“The initiative will solidify partnerships among colleges, universities and the industry, while at the same time, provide opportunities for students to access the training, skills and resources needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market,” said Greg Nenstiel, Dean of SPC’s College of Business. “Students will be able to earn stackable certifications that lead to in-demand jobs, as well as college credit.”

Please RSVP online or contact Marta Przyborowski via email or at 727-341-7973 for more information.

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Mentoring Series: How to Gain Success in Your Career

Employment Preparation, Events, General

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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, shares 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. She’s very involved civically, serving on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and Camelot Community Care. Tammy is proof you can build success in both your personal and professional life. Come and be inspired!

 

Plan to attend the Majors Exploration Fair following this event from 2-7 p.m. in the Seminole Campus lobby.

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

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SPC closed for Winter Break

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SPC will be closed Dec. 20, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015

 

St. Petersburg College will be closed Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 – Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 for Winter Break. College offices and campuses reopen Jan. 5. The first day of classes for the Spring 2015 term is Jan. 12. Get details on schedules for:

Visit www.spcollege.edu/winter-break for additional information.

Students can continue utilizing SPC’s online resources to polish resumes, practice interviewing, apply for internships, and learn about employment opportunities. Visit www.spcollege.edu/careerservices to learn more.

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Students, join the next Tech Trek!

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GET ON THE BUS!

Take a ride to a behind-the-scenes look at the technology driving some of Tampa Bay’s most progressive businesses. These exclusive tours will show you how technology is being used every day to run Convergence Consulting Group, myMatrixx and WellCare. You will also get the unique chance to meet with their IT executives and learn about the company’s culture.

All that, and a FREE lunch!

Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) wants you to see what opportunities could be ahead for you, when you move from school to the business world. So get on the bus and spend the day exploring technology in action, right here in Tampa Bay.

Register today! Space is limited.

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Friday, January 30, 2015
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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To learn more about the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, visit www.tbtf.org.

Presented by:

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Sponsored by:

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Career Boot Camp 2014

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Career Boot Camp series begins at St. Petersburg College’s EpiCenter this Friday!

Need help with job search preparation? Come to SPC’s Career Boot Camp and 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!

1.  RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

  • Fri. 11/7 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Room 1-328. Space is limited, so sign-up here.

2.  JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

  • Fri. 12/5 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Room 1-328

3.  INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

  • Fri. 12/12 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Room 1-328

These workshops are open to all majors. For more information, contact Rosaria Pipitone, Career Outreach Specialist, at (727) 341-4722 or pipitone.rosaria@spcollege.edu.

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MIRA students meet One Direction and a crowd of 65,000

Events, General, Student Stories,

While hordes of screaming girls waited in line for the One Direction Concert, Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) students were front and center. The opportunity was the result of the national growing reputation of St. Petersburg College’s MIRA Program.

VIP Nation and CID Entertainment contacted Career Outreach Specialist, Rosaria Pipitone, to staff their upcoming One Direction and country superstar Luke Bryan Tampa shows. This is the third national touring act who contacted SPC to recruit MIRA students and alumni.

MIRA students were brought in to work alongside touring staff to prepare backstage for the anticipated 65,000 fans. When the doors opened, MIRA alumni greeted and directed thousands of guests, controlled VIP party entrance, and assisted with photography.

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MIRA student Nathan Doyle exclaimed, “I thought it was super impressive to think of the huge scale of the operation and the number of people in attendance. In addition, they mentioned it took about three days to set up the stage and lighting that went into the show.”

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Alumnus Jesse Vance chose to stay anonymous in the photo below while packing the VIP merchandise. Maybe because of the overwhelming amount of teenage guests? When asked what impacted Jesse the most, he responded, “The fact that One Direction’s road crew eats like kings. And we got to eat with them – filet mignon!”

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Post-shift, Rosaria and MIRA students/alumni were granted free entrance to the sold out show. Students and alumni were able to visually experience the massive production close-up, fireworks, and of course, the screaming fans. What a great hands-on experience for our MIRA students!

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Upcoming Orthotics and Prosthetics Info Session

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Are you interested in a career in Orthotics and Prosthetics? This expanding health field involves fabricating and custom fitting artificial limbs and orthopedic braces to help rehabilitate patients with disabling conditions. Demand for these professionals is increasing, as are the educational requirements.

St. Petersburg College offers an Associate in Science Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology that prepares technicians for this evolving field. Check out the Bay News 9 story which recently highlighted this new career pathway.

Join us for an info session on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Health Education Center in the Auditorium.

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Funeral Services Information Session

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Are you compassionate, care about the living, and are interested in becoming a professional caregiver? Funeral service professionals work with the bereaved to provide sensitive, effective services during a time of great emotional need.

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With more than 22,000 funeral homes in the United States, there always is a need for well-trained funeral service professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for funeral directors, particularly those who embalm, are expected to increase 18 percent through 2020. Shortages of qualified funeral directors and embalmers are likely to occur in several states.

Join us for a very interesting presentation from a professional in this particular career Monday, October 13, 2014 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Health Education Center in Funeral Services Room 159.

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