Open to the Public, First Hour Reserved for Veteran and Military Job Seekers

Newport News, VA – ECPI University is partnering with the Virginia Employment Commission, Peninsula Worklink, RMC Events, and Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, to host HIRE Peninsula 2017, a career fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the Marriott City Center, located at 740 Town Center Drive in Newport News. 

More than 100 employers are expected to participate. Interview rooms will be available, along with job search assistance. Plus, a computer room will be open for applicants to apply for jobs online. 

SC’s Largest Professional Job Fair Draws More Than 100 Employers 

Columbia, SC – For the fourth consecutive year, ECPI University’s Columbia campus is leading a coalition of community organizations to host the Palmetto State Job Fair. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 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, Columbia,  Greater Irmo, Greater Cayce West Columbia, Greater Lexington, Kershaw County, Aiken, Orangeburg County, Sumter, and Newberry County, as well as the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, Army Community Service, and Alpha Media, this event is devoted to professional job seekers and is free and open to the public. Please have resumes ready and be dressed to interview. 

Donated Computers Refurbished by Students and Given to Vets

Richmond, VA – ECPI University’s Richmond/Innsbrook campus is launching a new partnership with Tech for Troops which provides veterans with PCs, computer training, and jobs, helping them learn new skills and rejoin the workforce. 

The first event takes place this Saturday, January 14 at ECPI University’s Career Discovery Day. Donations of used computers will be accepted at the Richmond/Innsbrook campus – located at 4305 Cox Road in Glen Allen – from 10 AM to 4 PM. 

ECPI University students will then join other volunteers to refurbish the computers so they can be given to vets. 

Greenville, SC – ECPI University – a leader in IT education – is now accepting applications for its new IT Management degree program at the Greenville campus. By merging business with computer and information science curriculum, ECPI University has designed a program that is designed to produce graduates able to strategically manage and utilize technology while implementing changes essential to today's global business environment.

Expanded Programs in Response to Critical Shortages Cited by Governor

Manassas, VA – Last month, the Northern Virginia Technology Council hosted its first-ever Cybersecurity Summit. During the two-day event, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe was joined by Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Northrop Grumman Vice President Kathy Warden in calling for a greater effort to draw more people toward careers in cyber and network security.

Governor McAuliffe revealed the state had identified approximately 53 million cyber-attacks and stopped 47,000 instances of malware, but warned that there are simply not enough qualified cyber and network security professionals available to meet the ongoing threat.

That’s why ECPI University’s Northern Virginia campus is expanding its program offerings to include a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree.

Guaranteed Admittance and Scholarships among Benefits

Richmond, VA – Massage Therapy students from ECPI University’s Richmond/Moorefield campus have once again been invited by the Washington Redskins for the fourth straight year to provide massage therapy to players throughout the team’s three week training camp in Richmond, Virginia. 

“This opportunity provides real-life sports massage scenarios that will be of tremendous benefit to our students,” says ECPI University Richmond/Moorefield Campus President Ashley Richards. “Professional athletes are physically very different. Obviously, their muscles are well-defined and tend to be large. Our students will have the opportunity to make connections between their work and the body parts they are trying to address visually and kinesthetically.” 

North Charleston, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General (TAG) of South Carolina, as its 2016 commencement speaker. The ceremony is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Friday, June 3 at West Ashley High School, located 4060 W. Wildcat Boulevard in Charleston. 

General Livingston’s military career began in 1978 when he enlisted in the South Carolina Army National Guard. After completing officer candidate school two years later, he quickly advanced through the ranks. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, he has commanded a task force in support of homeland security as part of Operation Noble Eagle, been responsible for training and mentoring Afghan Security Forces, and has facilitated the exchange between United States Central Command and senior military representatives from more than 60 other countries.

Shirley Plantation Event Features Home-Grown Freshwater Prawns, Emphasizes Sustainable, Farm-to-Table Food

Norfolk, VA – For the second straight year, students and faculty from the Culinary Institute of Virginia have been invited to prepare the feast at the annual Shirley Plantation Shrimp Boil, featuring locally-grown freshwater prawns. Larger than regular shrimp, these especially-large delicacies are native to Asia, but grown in specially-designed ponds on the plantation’s grounds. 

Free Event Celebrates ECPI University’s 50^th Anniversary 

Newport News, VA – To celebrate its 50^th anniversary, ECPI University is hosting Community Day at its Newport News campus, located at 1001 Omni Boulevard. Scheduled for Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the event is filled with fun and games, along with a wide range of community and educational resources, including: 

Fun and Demos 

• Exotic Animals Provided by Bunny Hutch Boutique & Climates Animal Rescue
• Bounce House
• Military Vehicle Showcase
• Newport News Firefighting Equipment Demo (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
• Newport News Police K9 Demo (1:00 pm)
• Fruit and Vegetable Carving
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) of Newport News Demos 

Community Resources 

• Wellness Checks and Free Chair Massages
• PC Virus Scans/Cleanups
• IDENT-A-KID Fingerprinting
• Resources on Parental Controls – Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
• Fleet and Family Services
• Boys & Girls Clubs
• Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts
• Project Lifesaver (York County Sheriff’s Department)
• LinkedIn Workshop: How to Market Yourself Online (12:00 pm)