This year's theme "Accelerate Your Career
Potential" invites professionals exploring their next career move
to network with nearly 100 leading employers nationwide
CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 11,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University
System (APUS) is pleased to partner with Rasmussen University to
host a Nationwide Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. CST. Participants can network with recruiters
and learn more about open positions with nearly 100 leading
employers nationwide in industries including healthcare, business,
technology, early childhood education, as well as the government
sector. The event is open to the public and offered at no cost.
This year's theme, "Accelerate Your Career Potential" encourages
professionals to find a role and employer that aligns with their
professional goals and values. Job seekers just beginning their
careers or those who may be looking for a change can explore career
path opportunities and find open positions ranging from entry to
senior level.
According to a recent dataset from BambooHR, an HR software
company, employee satisfaction has declined steadily since 2020
with the largest dip over the past year. Overall, satisfaction
scores fell 11 percent from June 2022
to June 2023, declining around 15
times faster than the previous two years combined.
"By APUS and Rasmussen joining hands to host this career fair,
we are expanding our employer participation to make the event even
more worthwhile for our students, alumni, and communities," said
Christine Muncy, Associate Vice
President of Career Services at APUS. "Rasmussen has deep
healthcare employer connections across the nation, while APUS,
which serves a large military and veteran student population, has
strong relationships with several leading business and government
employers—all of which are eager to network with candidates."
At the Nationwide 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 Resume: Resumes will be made available to
employers during and after the event.
American Military University and American Public University have
been hosting career fair events since 2009 boasting several
thousand participants to date. Rasmussen transitioned its annual
career fair to a virtual setting seven years ago allowing
participants to attend from almost anywhere, including the comfort
of their home or office.
"We know today's workers are facing unique challenges including
record inflation, employers changing remote working options, and
not hearing from employers about applications," said Elizabeth Lintelman, director of Career Services
at Rasmussen University. "If you're not content with your current
role, our Virtual Career Fair is a great place to connect with
prospective employers, learn about exciting career paths, and chat
live with recruiters who are willing and ready to do interviews on
the spot. It is also a tremendous opportunity for college students
early on in their program to have conversations with employers and
better understand where they might want to work upon
graduation."
To learn more about the National Virtual Career Fair and to
register for the event, visit
https://nationwidevcfattendee23.splashthat.com/.
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
American
Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive, 32-year history and over 135,000 alumni
from more than 100 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 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 22 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.
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.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and
American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty
military and veteran students* and serves approximately 89,600
adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher
education.
Rasmussen University is a 120-year-old nursing and health
sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 13,900
students across its 22 campuses in six states and online. It also
has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Education and
Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses
on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six
in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of PN
(LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** and serves approximately 3,000 total
students. Graduate School USA is a
leading training provider to the federal workforce with an
extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the
federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to
federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government
professionals.
Both APUS and Rasmussen are institutionally accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. Hondros is accredited by
the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools (ABHES). GSUSA is accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For
additional information, visit www.apei.com.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance
and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by
Military Times, 2020.
**Based on information compiled by the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing and Ohio
Board of Nursing.
CONTACT
Frank Tutalo
Director, Public Relations, APEI
ftutalo@apei.com
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