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$10,000 In Prizes At The 4th Annual BPE Pitch Competition!

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2nd Annual Business Plan Winners

Join us for the St. Petersburg College’s 4th Annual Business Plan and Elevator Pitch Competition. Students will compete head to head in two areas: business plans and elevator pitches for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $10,000. This year there is an additional $2,000 prize for social and/or sustainable entrepreneurship ideas!

The competition takes place on the Seminole Campus, Thursday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Digitorium located in the C.W. Congressman Young University Partnership Building.

For more information about the competition, future sponsor opportunities, or students who want to join the campus CEO Entrepreneurship Club please contact us at 727-394-6946 or by email at competition@spcollege.edu.

This event is hosted by the Entrepreneurship Program and the CEO Club.

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Show Me MY Money!

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ApriYoung Money 1l has been designated as financial literacy month so join us for a dynamic, fun-filled event called Young Money. Guest speaker Todd Romer will present 5 steps to help you realize your full money potential.

Young adults from age 16-27 seem to be left out when it comes to personal finance education. Young Money founder Todd Romer shares a 5 Step Money Plan for today’s young adults that is rarely mentioned in high school, college classrooms or even in the home. The steps focus on:

  • Deciding to Dream
  • Automatic Savings
  • Establishing a realistic spending plan
  • Automatic investing
  • Giving

Young Money is about delivering hope and encouragement to anybody who wants to take control of their finances. Get on the right path with your money so you can pursue your dreams with confidence, vigor, and enthusiasm one step at a time.

Events will be happening on the Seminole and Clearwater campuses:

Tuesday, April 15th – Seminole Campus
9:30am -12:30pm
UP Lobby
Come talk with Todd one on one and check out the giveaways

12:30pm -1:30pm
Digitorium
Hear about the five steps to money management and get your name in for a $25 gift card to be given away after the presentation

Wednesday, April 16th – Clearwater Campus
12:00PM- 2:00PM
In the Quad

This event is brought to you by the Business department along with Student Activities and Career Services.

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Two Career Events This Month At Downtown

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Ex-Offender WorkshopSPC Downtown will be hosting two career events this month. The first event will be “How to Apply for the Future, When you have a Past” and it will be held on Thursday, April 10th from 11:30-1:00 pm in Room DC-210. Dr. Christy Powers, J.D., Instructor in Charge for SPC Paralegal Program will be the guest speaker and will assist students with addressing their “past” on resumes and in interviews. Save the date and come learn tips  and strategies for moving into a brighter future.

How to apply for the Future when you have a Past
Thursday, April 10th
11:30-1:00 pm
DC-210

 

 

 

 

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On Wednesday, April 16th Downtown will be hosting “Searching for Something: A Job Searching Strategies Workshop.” The workshop will be held from 1-2 pm in room DC-226. Topics will include job searching tips, keywords to include on your resume, resources, and answers to your questions regarding searching for a job, internship or volunteer opportunity.

Searching for Something: A Job Searching Strategies Workshop
Wednesday, April 16th
1:00-2:00 pm
DC-226

 

If you have questions about these events please contact Kellie Ziemak, Career Specialist at SPC Downtown at ziemak.kellie@spcollege.edu or 727-341-4245.

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Interview Advice For New College Graduates

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Going on an interview can be one of the most stressful and nerve racInterview 1king steps in the job search process. Proper preparation and planning ahead can reduce stress and help you shine during an interview. Look polished and professional during your next interview with these five tips from The Ladders.

Are you going on an interview and have more questions? Contact Career Services to help you prepare for your interview.

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St.Petersburg/Gibbs Job Fairs draws in more than 200 students

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A job fair at the St. Petersburg / Gibbs Campus on March 6th drew more than 200 students and over 40 employers, making this one of the largest career service events. The fair was attended by SPC students, alumni and members of the community.

Employers who participated in the fair represented a variety of industries including, technology, healthcare, law enforcement, retail, marketing and hospitality.

Many students said their overall experience at the fair was excellent and they would like to see more employer hiring events on campus.

For more information about upcoming Career Services events please visit the Career Services webpage.

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SPC 4th Annual Business Plan & Elevator Pitch Competition

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Don’t Miss Your ChanceBPEPC_2013Winners to Win CA$H Prizes

SPC is launching their 4th Annual Business Plan & Elevator Pitch Competition

The Top Prize is $5,000
With $10,000 awarded to students in Total

YOUR business plan or elevator pitch can win you $5000!

Check out our website: www.spcollege.edu/cec/competition. You will find all of the information about the competition, including: the prizes, eligibility, rules and more! You must submit your business plan or elevator pitch by March 21st. The finalists are announced on April 2nd and the Competition and Awards Ceremony will be held on April 24th! Coaching will be provided!

The first step to participate is to review the information session.
Click Here:Information Session

The second step is to submit your Intent to Compete.
Click Here:Intent to Compete

Complete your Intent to Complete and you are on your way to $5000!!

Not sure you if you should compete? Ask your professor for advice or sign up for mentoring session today!!!

Questions can also be forwarded to
competition@spcollege.edu or (727) 394-6946

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Preparation Is The Key To Success At The Upcoming SP/G Job Fair

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Tarpon Springs Job Fair

The St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Career Center will host a job fair on Thursday March 6th from 12- 3:00 pm in the lobby of the SS Building. The event will be open to students, alumni, and community members. For students planning to attend this job fair, preparation is essential to success at the Job Fair.

Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for the Job Fair:

  • Bring plenty of resumes.
  • Come dressed to impress.
  • Research employers ahead of time. (See the list below)
  • Prepare a brief introduction to use when speaking with employers.
  • Have a firm handshake, make eye contact and keep a positive attitude!

Plan to come to the St. Petersburg / Gibbs Campus on Thursday, March 6th starting at noon. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet local employers hiring in technology, financial services, health care, payroll, sales, military, law enforcement, hospitality, broadcasting, retail, restaurants and more.

For additional information contact Rose Miglino, Career Specialist at 727-341-4640 or Miglino.Rose@spcollege.edu. Visit our Career Services website to learn more information.

Below are the companies who will be participating in this year’s job fair:

1. America II Electronics
2. Ashley Furniture
3. Brighthouse Networks
4. Cintas
5. City of St. Pete Police
6. Community Health Solutions
7. Cruise Ship Centers
8. Hertz Corporation
9. Hill Top Research
10. Manpower
11. Matrix
12. Paychex
13. PLS Logistics
14. Radio Disney
15. Tidewell Hospice
16. Trans America
17. Tutor Doctor
18. Verizon Wireless
19. Vitera Health Care
20. Waffle House
21. Wendy’s Corporation
22. WTOG – TV
23. Tech Data
24. Kelly Services
25. Bright Star Home Health
26. Kane’s Furniture
27. Focus School Software
28. AGR Group, Inc.
29. Loews Don CeSar Hotel
30. Radiant Research
31. Marshalls
32. Hospital Housekeeping Systems
33. Chic-Fil-A
34. Peltz Shoes
35. Conifer Patient Communications
36. ING Financial Partners
37. Wells Fargo
38. Ceridian
39. TD Bank
40. US Army
41. Hyatt Regency
42. Vivint
43. Pinellas County Gov’t Business Technology Services

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First Impressions Event Was A Success!

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DSCN0803 editedThe Seminole Campus Career Services department and Student Support Center hosted a “First Impression” event on Thursday, February 27th. The event consisted of several stations that assisted students with dressing for success, creating a resume, interview tips, and personal hygiene.

The “First Impressions” event was a huge success with over 70 students participating in the career building event. Students comments included “this is great”, “I learned so much”, and “thanks for helping us make a good first impression.”

Thank you to the business community in assisting us in making this event a success:

Target – Emily Yount (on-site and gift cards)

Walmart – Carl Johnson (gift cards), Kevin Castine (on-site and gift cards), and Jay Kerric (on-site)

All About You Dentistry – Dr. Heather Yates (toothbrushes and toothpaste) and Gabby

Steinmart – Megan Webber (on-site and products)

Mary Kay – Sandy Nobel and Cheryl (gift bag for drawing)

James Gonyea – Gonyea & Associates

Special thanks to our SPC family who came out to support this effort:

SPC Dental Hygiene Program – SPC students Hillary O’Konski and Valerie Montellano (toothpaste, toothbrushes and floss)

Dr. Olliver and Micah Andrade – How to tie-a-tie

Darryl Henderson – Dress For Success (men)

Kelley Ferranti and Larry Goldsmith – Resume review and interview tips

Sandy DeCarlo – Seminole Campus AS Degree programs

Susan Biszewski-Eber, Jacob Wortock, and Rolando Mederos – SPC Internship Office

Don’t miss our next Seminole Campus event: How to Apply for the Future When I Have a Past. This event is open to all students who have or know someone who has a past that might get in the way of employment. This event will take place Tuesday, March 25th from 12:30 – 2pm in UP303. For more information contact Lynne Wolf at wolf.lynne@spcollege.edu or 727-394-6034.

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Pictures From February Career Events

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February was a busy month for Career Services with events happening on each of the campuses. Highlights include:

• Focus 2 Fridays at St. Petersburg Gibbs

• Get the Scoop at Downtown (see pictures below)

• Chick-fil-A Lunch n’ Learn at Downtown (see pictures below)

• Job Fair at Tarpon Springs (see pictures below)

• Disney Internship Information Sessions at Seminole and Clearwater (see pictures below)

• Career Questions and Resume Reviews at Seminole (see pictures below)

• Resume Tutoring at Downtown

Be sure to check out the event calendar for dates and times for all Career Services events.

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Learn How To Make A Great First Impression

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As the saying goes, you only have one chance to make a First Impression. Students, you are invited to our First Impressions event on Thursday, February 27th from 12:30pm – 2pm in the lobby of the UP Building of the Seminole Campus. We will have professionals available to help you in the areas of:

  • Dental and Personal Hygiene
  • Dressing for Success
  • Creating a Resume (Using Optimal Resume- we will have computers to help you get started)
  • Internships
  • How to Tie-a-Tie
  • Hair and Make-up for Interviews
  • Interview Tips
  • On the Spot Resume Review

Handouts and free products will be given away along with expert advice in these areas. There will also be a chance to win prizes! This is a great event for students who want to polish their professional image and practice their networking skills to land a job or internship.

Save the Date
Thursday, February 27th from 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Seminole Campus-UP Lobby

Make the first impression the right impression!

If you have questions, please call Lynne Wolf, Career Specialist, at 394-6034 or email at wolf.lynne@spcollege.edu

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