Elmhurst College To Host Technology Career Transition Fair

Submitted by Elmhurst College.

The School for Professional Studies at Elmhurst College will host a free Technology Career Transition Fair on November 12, for people interested in shifting to a career in the fast-growing technology field.

The Technology Career Transition Fair will include a panel discussion and Q&A session where participants can learn more about the transferable skills employers are seeking when hiring technology professionals. Panelists include industry specialists who have transitioned to the field or who hire individuals seeking to make a career transition. The companies represented include:

• AmericanEagle.com is an industry leader in professional website design, strategy, development, and hosting.
• City of Elmhurst IT Department provides responsive and superior governmental services in an environment of respect, in order to protect and enhance the community.
• Cognizant Technology Solutions enables global enterprises to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible, and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.

Career resources include:

• Career Transition Center of Chicago, which provides professional, emotional and spiritual support to those seeking a job or looking for meaningful work, and to those already working who seek to enhance their employability.
• Illinois Technology Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of the technology talent pipeline in the State of Illinois.

The Technology Career Transition Fair will take place on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Alexander Room of the Frick Center (190 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst,www.elmhurst.edu/campusmap). Registration and networking begin at 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so RSVP at(630) 617-3300 or sps@elmhurst.edu. The event is sponsored by Advanced Resources.

The School for Professional Studies at Elmhurst College provides next-generation graduate and professional programs for adult students seeking to optimize their career goals. More than 20 graduate and certificate programs are available, in innovative and flexible formats. Learn the skills necessary to lead in a collaborative world. For more information, call (630) 617-3300 or email sps@elmhurst.edu. Follow the School for Professional Studies on: facebook.com/SPSelmhurst twitter.com/SPSelmhurst