#### *Event Draws More than 2,000 Job Seekers, Registration Now Open to Employers*

**Columbia, SC –** For the third consecutive year, [ECPI University’s](https://www.ecpi.edu/) Columbia campus is leading a coalition of community organizations to host the South Carolina Midlands Job Fair. **The event will be held on** **Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located at 1101 Lincoln Street.**

Held in conjunction with area Chambers of Commerce, including [South Carolina](https://www.scchamber.net/), [Greater Columbia](https://www.columbiachamber.com/), [Greater Cayce West Columbia](https://www.cwcchamber.com/), [Greater Lexington](https://www.lexingtonsc.org/), and [Newberry County](https://www.newberrycountychamber.com/), as well as the [South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce](https://www.sces.org/), [U.S. Army](https://www.army.mil/), and [Alpha Media](https://www.innercitysc.com/), this event is devoted to professional job seekers and open to the public.

Last year’s event drew 106 employers and more than 2,000 job seekers. “We are very pleased with what we have been able to accomplish over the past three years, says ECPI Columbia Campus President James Rund. “Helping someone find a job is a truly gratifying experience.”

**Employers wishing to participate in this year’s event should contact ECPI University Campus Director of Career Services Brett Hall at** [** bhall@ecpi.edu**](mailto:bhall@ecpi.edu) **or 803.727.1302**. Interested media may contact ECPI University Director of Marketing at 757.490.9090 or <publicrelations@ecpi.edu>.

**About ECPI University**

ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees and diploma programs. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private university established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services are provided. Continuing education certification classes and testing are also available.

Throughout all campuses and online, its fields of study include: HEALTH SCIENCES: Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing (RN to BSN), Nursing (RN), [Practical Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/practical-nursing-diploma), [Healthcare Administration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/healthcare-administration-bachelor-degree), [Health Information Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/), Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, [Medical Assisting](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/medical-assistant-associate-degree), Radiography, Sonography, Surgical Technology; TECHNOLOGY: [Network Security](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/network-security-associate-degree), Information Systems, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Web Development, [Database Programming](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/database-programming-bachelor-degree), [Electronics Engineering Technology](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/electronics-engineering-bachelor-degree), Mechatronics/Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Medical Imaging Equipment Technology; BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Business Administration, IT Management, Hospitality Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security; CULINARY: Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition, Food Service Management, Baking and Pastry Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit [www.ecpi.edu](https://www.ecpi.edu/).

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**Media Contact:**
Madison Dudley
Director of Public Relations
ECPI University
<publicrelations@ecpi.edu>
[757-213-3613](tel:757-213-3613)

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**ABOUT ECPI University**

Founded in 1966, [ECPI University](https://www.ecpi.edu/) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. The university offers career-focused programs in technology, health science, business, criminal justice, and culinary arts. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, ECPI University has 14 campuses across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, and delivers programs online to students nationwide. With accelerated, hands-on learning, ECPI University has prepared more than 100,000 graduates for the real world through industry-driven curricula and strong employer partnerships.

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