Business leaders: discover qualified employees, register for CPCC’s 2011 Career Fair

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will host its annual Career Fair on Thursday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Grady Cole Center, located at 310 N. Kings Dr. in Charlotte, N.C. The event will give local employers the opportunity to meet job seekers with a wide variety of skills, experience and education in such fields as healthcare, hospitality and public safety.

During last year’s event, close to 2,000 candidates – comprised of both Charlotte residents and CPCC students/graduates – met with 40 potential employers to discuss how their qualifications could help move the company’s business forward.

Boost your company’s visibility and register to join the many businesses already on board in 2011. The event draws media attention year after year; past appearances include publicity on Charlotte’s television and radio networks and in The Charlotte Observer. It’s this regional exposure, combined with the opportunity to meet quality talent that makes CPCC’s Career Fair an exceptional value.

Visit www.cpcc.edu/career/fair or call 704.330.6449 to learn how you can get involved. The general registration fee is $295; $150 for non-profits. Deadline to register is February 17. Sponsorships are also available at $850, and offer you the opportunity to have your brand advertised on all of CPCC’s marketing materials. The deadline for sponsorship is January 6.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.