Virtual Career Fair addresses workforce
challenges by connecting job seekers with employers across
healthcare, technology, education, and more, while offering tools
for career success
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University and American Public
University (APU) will again co-host a National Virtual Career
Fair on Wednesday, Oct.16, 2024. The joint event will give
participants the opportunity to network with recruiters and
representatives from more than 40 leading public and private
employers nationwide, in industries such as healthcare,
technology, business and the government sector.
Visit here to register for the free National Virtual Career
Fair.
The National Virtual Career Fair will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CST, and is open to the public, allowing participants to
attend from almost anywhere, including the comfort of their home or
office. Last year's fair connected over 800 attendees with
potential employers.
"Today's workforce is grappling with numerous challenges,
including burnout, work-life balance and widespread workplace
dissatisfaction," said Elizabeth
Lintelman, director of Career Services at Rasmussen
University. "Our Virtual Career Fair allows individuals at every
stage of their professional journey to learn and connect with
recruiters about exciting opportunities, whether they are seasoned
professionals seeking a new direction, recent graduates now
embarking on their career or students exploring the options
available to them after graduation."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the fastest
growing occupations today include nurse practitioners, data
scientists, and information security analysts. The National Virtual
Career Fair provides a valuable platform that allows job seekers to
learn more about the requirements needed to enter these high-growth
fields.
"Our goal is to foster meaningful connections between our
students, and alumni with employers from in-demand fields," said
Christine Muncy, associate vice
president of Career Services at American Public University System.
"By partnering with Rasmussen University, we are able to draw on
the strong relationships both institutions have with employers to
provide our communities with greater opportunities across
industries while also putting job seekers on the path to
success."
At the National Virtual Career Fair, participants can:
- Apply to Jobs Directly: Jobs will be posted in
employers' booths where participants can easily apply.
- Chat Live with Recruiters: Recruiters will be live
during the event to answer questions about their company and open
positions.
- Share Their Resumes: Resumes will be made available to
employers during and after the event.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Rasmussen and APUS will co-host a
free webinar from Noon – 1 p.m. CST
designed to help participants prepare for the career fair,
including guidance on how to navigate the virtual career fair
platform and research employers and job listings as well as provide
tips for engaging effectively with recruiters during live
chats.
Both Rasmussen University and American Public University System,
which operates APU and American Military University, have hosted
career fair events since 2009. Rasmussen transitioned its annual
career fair to a virtual setting seven years ago while APUS has
hosted several virtual career fairs that have drawn thousands of
attendees.
Additionally, both institutions also provide a comprehensive
suite of career services for students and alumni, including
interview preparation, cutting-edge resume-building tools and
year-round workshops and webinars designed to support ongoing
professional development and empower students throughout their
professional journey.
Registration for the webinar is available here.
ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
(www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the
communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a
pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is
defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on
competency-based education, technology and transferable skills.
Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in
person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is
designed to lift and support its students every step of the way,
from each student's first credential to their last. Rasmussen is
dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting
the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies.
Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for
academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public
good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about
Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu. (Nasdaq:
APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please
visit www.rasmussen.edu.
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM:
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive, 33-year history and over 147,000 alumni
from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative
approach to online learning. APUS is in the top 11% for students'
return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and
universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)1.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly
owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq:
APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
1Ranking based on 20-year net present value
(NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.:
American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its
institutions American Public University System
(APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros
College of Nursing and Graduate School USA (GSUSA) provides education that
transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.
Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu
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