Charles Town, WV— October 4, 2024 – American Public University (APU) and Rasmussen University will co-host a National Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, October 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 career fair.
The National Virtual Career Fair will take place from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET, 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.
“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 (APUS), which operates American Public University and American Military University. “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 helping job seekers get on the path to success.”
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.
“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.”
At the 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, October 9, APU and Rasmussen will co-host a free webinar from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET 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 APUS and Rasmussen University and have hosted career fair events since 2009. APUS has hosted several nationwide virtual career fairs that have drawn thousands of attendees while Rasmussen transitioned its annual career fair to a virtual setting seven years ago.
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 preparation webinar is available here.
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 147,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning1. 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)2.
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.
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.
1APUS has been honored with the Online Learning Consortium’s Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium’s Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
