Anoka-Ramsey Community College Will Host Career Spotlight Events

Fridley MN

23 March, 2022

6:07 PM

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Press release from Anoka-Ramsey Community College: March 22, 2022 For the first time, Anoka-Ramsey Community College is hosting Career Spotlight events this April. The event series welcomes members of the community to campus to explore career technical education opportunities available at the college. CAREER SPOTLIGHT: EXPLORE IT Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus300 Spirit River Drive SouthCambridge, MN 55008April 19, 20224 to 6 pm CAREER SPOTLIGHT: EXPLORE HEALTH CARE Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids Campus11200 Mississippi Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433April 26, 20224 to 7 pm Free events are open to the public and anyone interested in learning about education and career opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) and Health Care fields. Guests of the events will: Learn about in-demand jobs.Hear from employers in the field.Learn about college and community resources available to help you pay for college.Tour campus, classrooms and labs.Experience firsthand what it's like to work in IT or health care. "Anoka-Ramsey is proud to offer a variety of career and technical programs that lead to jobs with high pay that are in demand and require high-skill training," said Shannon Kirkeide, dean of academic and community outreach. Anoka-Ramsey is hosting the events in partnership with Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS) and Anoka County Job Training Center-CareerForce as well as many local employer partners. "We know employers in our community are thirsty for workers in IT and health care right now and we have structured these events to paint a picture of jobs in those fields," said Kirkeide. "Those who attend will learn not only through hands-on experiences in our classrooms and labs, but also hear from Anoka-Ramsey alumni, faculty and community employers about wages, job options, affordable degree pathways, and qualities that make a great employee." To learn more about the events and RSVP visit AnokaRamsey.edu/careerspotlight. This press release was produced by Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.