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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