ADVANCE to Host Free Two-Day Online Education Fair for Healthcare Workers and High School Students

Sept. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- Even through the recession, the healthcare industry has sustained steady growth, adding jobs every month for the last eight years. And that growth will continue. Over the next decade, healthcare will remain a fertile area for hiring. A 24% growth in healthcare jobs is expected over the next ten years, which equates to about 4.3 million new jobs!

ADVANCE, the leading career resource for millions of healthcare professionals, will be hosting a two-day online education fair to help anyone interested in pursuing a career in this promising industry. It will take place on October 12-13 from 12:00pm-9:00pm ET on both days. This free event will help healthcare professionals and high school students find the information they need on the many valuable education opportunities available to them.

On October 12, CE providers and schools offering advanced degree programs will fill the online exhibit hall. This is perfect for healthcare professionals who are looking to satisfy their continuing education requirements or enhance their careers with a new degree. Healthcare professionals can register for this free online event at http://events.advanceweb.com/Attendee/Virtual-Online-Conf....

On October 13, high school students will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from a wide range of colleges from all across the county. Schools offering programs for Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, diplomas and certifications will be on hand to offer up helpful information and answer questions. High school students can register for this free online event at http://events.advanceweb.com/Attendee/Virtual-Online-Conf....

Because this is a free online event, healthcare professionals and students can attend from anywhere they can access the internet. Attendees on both days can chat with admissions representatives, enter prize drawings, view multimedia presentations and collect downloadable documents from the comfort of their computers. They can also take advantage of convenient educational sessions on college preparation and career enhancement.

For more information, please call 800-546-4987, email ADVANCEevents@advanceweb.com or visit us online at http://events.advanceweb.com/Attendee/Default.aspx.

Source: Kavilanz, P. (July 2011). Health care jobs a bright spot for hiring. CNNMoney. http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/08/news/economy/healthcare_jobs/index.htm

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Merion Publications Inc. is the company behind the popular ADVANCE Newsmagazines, publisher of 35 magazines, Web sites and host of regional job fairs.