Join us at St. Petersburg College’s health science careers exploration workshop on Feb. 15 and learn more about high-wage careers that help others.

• 12:30 – 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 15
• St. Petersburg/ Gibbs Campus – SA-135
• FREE and open to the public

Are you ready to join one of the hottest and most rewarding career fields? Or move up in your current career?

Jobs in health science careers are expected to grow 18 percent through 2026, adding about 2.4 million new jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups.

Openings for registered nurses are expected to grow 15 percent, 23 percent for respiratory therapists, 20 percent for veterinary technicians and 31 percent for physical therapist assistants through 2026. And SPC can prepare you for all of these fields and more.

The Career Services Department at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus will host a Career Exploration Workshop for students majoring in health science or those considering the health science career field. This two-part workshop will feature an industry expert and Career Services staff members. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, from 12:30 – 2pm the St. Petersburg/ Gibbs Campus in SA-135.

EXPERT ADVICE
Monica Roberts, Career Outreach Specialist at the Health Education Campus, will share her insights into the health field during the first half of the workshop. She will also discuss the various programs offered in the health fields at SPC.

PREPARING FOR YOUR CAREER
During the second part of the workshop, Career Services staff will provide tips to help you prepare for your career. They will discuss the best ways to craft a professional resume geared toward the health field and also share job hunting tips such as how to research salaries and hot job markets.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Do you know someone who’s not enrolled in SPC but thinking about applying? Feel free to invite them! The Career Exploration Workshop is open to not only SPC students but the community as well.

Reasons to attend the Career Exploration Event: 

• An expert will be on hand to answer your toughest questions
• A pressure free environment to explore a potential major
• The cost: Free!