February 8, 2005 Boise State College of Applied Technology Offers Free Career Expo For Future Students

The Selland College of Applied Technology at Boise State University will host a Career Expo for future students from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the Student Union.   The event will feature 40 interactive displays with hands-on activities, demonstrations of latest technologies, culinary and horticulture exhibits and more. Prospective students, families and friends are invited to attend. Employers will find information about evening and online skill upgrade training, including a new workplace Spanish series with classes geared for specific industries such as healthcare, construction and landscaping.   This expo is planned in conjunction with Professional Technical Education Week.   “This is the only event each year where you can see all of the programs we offer, talk to industry representatives, enjoy dynamic displays and get all the information you need to start school in September,” said Larry Barnhardt, Selland College dean.   The event will also feature hourly seminars on financial aid, the admissions process and more. There will be booths for those who need to obtain a GED through the Adult Basic Education program and information on services for displaced homemakers and single parents. Refreshments will be served.   The Selland College at Boise State allows students to attend regardless of previous education experience. For more information or directions to the expo, visit http://selland.boisestate.edu or call Jennifer Harper at 426-5257 or Olga Salinas at 426-1884.   -30-   Contact: Jennifer Harper, College of Applied Technology, (208) 426-5257, jharper@boisestate.edu                                                                Media Contact: Sherry Squires, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu